Nursing homes in Whittier, CA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Whittier, part of the Los Angeles area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Whittier, California, have access to seven nursing homes located across the 90602, 90603, 90605, and 90606 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in Los Angeles County hold an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. Three of these local providers currently maintain a top 5-star designation, including the highest-rated facility in the city, Whittier Hospital Medical Center D/P SNF.

Homes
7
Avg overall
3.7★
+0.6 vs national
Avg staffing
3.6★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.7★ · 7 homes
5
3 (43%)
4
1 (14%)
3
1 (14%)
2
2 (29%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Whittier

6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Whittier

  • 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 3 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 3 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Whittier

  1. 1
    WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR D/P SNF
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
    5.0
  2. 2
    PRESBYTERIAN INTERCOMM HOSP DP/SNF
    PIH HEALTH WHITTIER HOSPITAL · Small
    5.0
  3. 3
    WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC
    WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER INC · Small
    5.0
  4. 4
    SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE
    BVHC, LLC · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
    3.0
  6. 6
    WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
    2.0
  7. 7
    WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER
    LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · Medium
    2.0

All homes in Whittier

WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR D/P SNF
Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · For Profit
5.04050
PRESBYTERIAN INTERCOMM HOSP DP/SNF
PIH HEALTH WHITTIER HOSPITAL · Small · Not for Profit
5.05053
WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC
WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER INC · Small · For Profit
5.04045
SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE
BVHC, LLC · Medium · For Profit
4.03035
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
3.02035
WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
2.02033
WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER
LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · Medium · For Profit
2.02024

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