15 Assisted Living Communities in Whittier, California

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 15 Assisted Living Communities in Whittier and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Whittier, CA

Assisted Living: $4,500
Nursing Home Care: $7,604
In-home Care: $4,767
Adult Day Health Services: $1,565

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Whittier

Robin

May 12, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale Central Whittier

Brookdale Central Whittier is an excellent facility; it's nice and clean. The staff was very nice, and what stood out is its cleanliness, because that's what I want for my mother. They have a lot of activities, and my mother would have enjoyed being there if she were to be there. They seem like they like the staff. They've probably been there awhile, and it seemed like that was home for them.

Robin

May 12, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale Uptown Whittier

Brookdale Uptown Whittier facility is very clean, I like the staff, and I like the amenities. They have good exercise programs for seniors, just like the other place we toured. They take the residents on trips and outings, which I liked. They have the same type of programs for their affiliate community, which we also toured.

Yolanda

May 11, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Brookdale Uptown Whittier

My sister moved into Brookdale Uptown Whittier, and they are wonderful. I love the staff, and they have done well. They were very attentive, and they really pay attention to the people. I went in there to check it out before my sister moved in. They were very nice and very informative. It's a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette, and it was perfect for her. I don't think they have many activities yet because of COVID, but I think they are starting to have them again. They have started to allow friends and family to visit. It looks like they have begun serving meals in the main dining area. Everything seems to be perfect. They don't have a coffee shop because there is one within walking distance. They do offer coffee in the mornings. They have a library, and they have a place where they can do puzzles; they have quite a few things. They are informative, and they let me know if something is going on with her. The food was great. I've seen the menu, and it is put together well.

Yulander

February 22, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale Central Whittier

I went to Brookdale Central Whittier. The lady there is very good. She is a very nice lady. It's a large facility. It wasn't updated, but it was clean and it didn't smell. The rooms were large. They were nice and clean. The staff was really nice. The dining area was large. They only have one dining room. There's an exercise room and a snack area. They have what they call Netflix and Chill. They also have Brookdale bookstore, arts and crafts, card games, resident engagement, and video calls with family. The only thing that I didn't like about the facility itself is that there are carpets throughout the place. They said they're changing that, but in some areas the carpet wasn't really clean. They had changed the carpets in the rooms, but they hadn't changed them in the hallways.

Paulette

April 19, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale Uptown Whittier

The tour experience at Brookdale Uptown Whittier was very nice, but its not appropriate for my fathers needs. They showed us units, and all of the extras added to the original cost. They were very honest with all of the costs. It was also very clean, and very nice. There were no free amenities except the meals. The dining room looked very nice, and the outside was very clean.

Anita

April 15, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Brookdale Uptown Whittier

My mom moved into Brookdale Uptown Whittier. Its good, she has her own apartment, she has a kitchen which she can cook on her own. The food in the dining room is not to her taste, so she prefers to cook, or to go out. They offer a lot of activities, but shes not interested. They also have an exercise room. The location is good for us, because she used to live nearby, and its a very nice environment. The employees are really good, and were happy as we can be with this.

LovedOne1130

December 11, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Oakmont of Whittier

Oakmont of Whittier called me and they told me they had a room for $6,000, and I think that's really expensive for that place. It's small, and doesn't really have a lot to offer, so I don't think it's worth it. The rooms they showed me looked good. They were all right. It looks just like its sister community that I've also visited. It has the same colors, but it's just really small. They're in the middle and don't have a garden or courtyard to walk around in, but it's fine because it doesn't have that many people or that many rooms.

Greta

August 2, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Oakmont of Whittier

Oakmont of Whittier is lovely, clean, and a very nice place to live. It's expensive and relatively new. The hallways were wide and light. There are a lot of nice places to sit and eat and walk around. The gardens were very nice and the open areas were very inviting. Everything seemed high-end. The people looked very happy. The menu in the restaurant looked nice. There isn't a lot of parking though, but I'd live there if I had the money.

Bertha

August 22, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Brookdale Central Whittier

My dad is in Brookdale and it's excellent. They have very caring staff from administration to housekeeping. They're very attentive and very personal with my father. The dining is like a restaurant environment, with plenty of selections for all meals, and they are very attentive to the elders. The waiters and waitresses are very accommodating and the food is excellent. They have yoga, memory skill building, outdoor activities like horseshoes, they have Bingo, they have happy hour on Friday, healthcare information workshops, and they take trips to Walmart.

Map of Whittier, California

Assisted Living Costs in Whittier

At $4,500 per month, the average cost of assisted living care in Whittier is on par with the California average, but $500 more than the nationwide norm. In many of California’s major cities, including Sacramento ($4,473) and San Diego ($4,500), assisted living costs about the same as in Whittier.

Some California cities are much pricier. In Santa Cruz, assisted living costs an average of $5,595 per month, which is over $1,000 more than in Whittier. San Francisco is not far behind at $5,500. Bakersfield seniors pay the lowest assisted living price in California at just $3,150. The Riverside area, at $3,500 per month, is also relatively inexpensive.

Note: Senior care cost data for Whittier wasn’t available, so data for nearby Los Angeles was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Whittier/Los Angeles Area

$4,500

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$4,500

Bakersfield

$3,150

Riverside Area

$3,500

Sacramento

$4,473

San Diego Area

$4,500

San Francisco Area

$5,500

Santa Cruz Area

$5,595

Care Cost Comparison

While location plays a major role in the cost of senior care, the type of care is also a significant factor. In Whittier, assisted living ($4,500) is nearly three times the cost of adult day health services ($1,565), reports Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study. At $7,604 per month, nursing home care is over $3,000 more expensive than assisted living. For $4,767 per month, seniors can receive in-home care from a homemaker or home health aide. While this is only $267 more than assisted living, property taxes, home maintenance, utilities, groceries and other such bills are still the senior’s responsibility. These expenses are usually included in monthly assisted living fees.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$4,500

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Adult Day Health Services

$1,565

Nursing Home Care

$7,604

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Whittier

Medicaid in California

Established in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Medicaid offers medical insurance to low-income people. The program is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and each state tailors its Medicaid program to serve its residents.

California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, has over 10.5 million enrollees. It serves seniors, families with children, pregnant women and other eligible Californians. Some of the core benefits provided by Medi-Cal include:

Emergency services
Hospitalization
Mental health services
Laboratory services
Preventive services

Whittier seniors may qualify for Medi-Cal if they:

Are 64 years of age or older
Are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or eligible immigrants
Earn less than $16,612 per year ($22,491 for couples)
Own less than $2,000 in assets ($3,000 for couples)

While this asset limit is low, a number of assets are exempt. A primary home, household items, recreational items, personal effects and one car aren’t counted toward the limit. Real estate and personal property used for business purposes are also exempt.

Seniors who earn more than the Medi-Cal income limit may be eligible for a share of cost, which requires that a set amount of monthly income is spent on medical bills before Medi-Cal kicks in.

Seniors can apply for coverage on the Covered California website. Those who prefer to apply in person can enroll at KCAL Health Insurance Services , located at 2148 S Hacienda Blvd. in Hacienda Heights or call (626) 855-8288 for assistance.

For more information or to apply by phone, call the Covered California service center at (800) 300-1506. Seniors can also get answers to Medi-Cal questions through the state’s live chat service.

In addition to core benefits, Medi-Cal offers a number of home and community-based services waivers, including one for assisted living.

Assisted Living Waiver

This Medicaid waiver program may help Whittier seniors pay for assisted living care. The waiver doesn’t pay for room and board, but it covers a wide variety of assisted living services, including:

Personal care and supportive services
Skilled nursing and other health-related services
Housekeeping and laundry
Three nutritious meals per day
Daily recreational activities
Transportation
Transitional services

The ALW also includes a care coordination benefit, which provides seniors with the services of a care coordinator who identifies their needs and organizes service delivery.

The waiver is only available to seniors who have full Medi-Cal coverage with no share of cost. Applicants must also have care needs normally met in a nursing home and be willing to receive services in an assisted living facility.

Enrollment in the ALW program is handled by Care Coordination Agencies, including Archangel Home Health, located at 16446 Woodruff Ave., Ste. A, in Bellflower. To learn more or apply, call Archangel Home Health at (562) 861-7047 or Covered California at (800) 300-1506.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

PACE is a Medicaid and Medicare program that provides comprehensive medical and supportive services to frail seniors. These services can be provided at home, at a PACE center or in the community. Seniors can receive any Medicare or Medicaid-covered service through PACE as long as it’s authorized by their physician. The PACE program doesn’t contribute funds toward assisted living facility fees but may provide services a senior would otherwise pay for through their AL fees.

Seniors may qualify for PACE participation if they:

Are 55 years of age or older

Live in the service area of a PACE provider

Need a nursing home level of care

Can safely live at home or in the community

PACE premiums are paid by Medicaid and Medicare, and seniors who are dually eligible for these programs won’t pay any out-of-pocket costs.

Whitter’s PACE provider is AltaMed Senior BuenaCare. To learn more or to schedule a PACE assessment, call (855) 252-7223.

Optional State Supplementation

The federal government’s Supplemental Security Income program provides monthly cash assistance to low-income seniors with limited assets. Whittier SSI recipients may be eligible for an additional monthly state supplementation payment.

For single seniors in assisted living facilities, the maximum combined benefit is $1,194.37 per month. Couples may receive up to $2,388.74 per month.

For more information about SSI or the OSS program, call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.

Assisted Living Resources in Whittier

Senior Centers

Whittier residents aged 55 or older can join the city’s two senior centers for just $3 per year. The centers offer a number of drop-in activities such as cards, billiards and table tennis. Scheduled programs and activities include art classes, line dancing, hikes, discussion groups and group outings.

Parnell Park Community and Senior Center
15390 Lambert Rd., Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 567-9450

Uptown Senior Center
13225 Walnut St., Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 567-9470

Veterans Affairs

Eligible seniors in Whittier can access many Veterans Affairs resources located near the city. The Los Angeles VA hospital offers emergency care, cardiology, urology and other specialties, while the VA clinic in Santa Fe Springs provides primary care and related services. Seniors can visit the Vet Center in Commerce to receive counseling.

Santa Fe Springs VA Clinic
10330 Pioneer Blvd., Ste. 180, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 347-2200

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 478-3711

East Los Angeles Vet Center
5400 E Olympic Blvd., Ste. 140, Commerce, CA 90022
(323) 728-9966

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15 Assisted Living Communities in Whittier, California

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Assisted Living Costs in Whittier

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Care Cost Comparison

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Whittier

Medicaid in California

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Assisted Living Resources in Whittier

Senior Centers

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