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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 7 homesProvider 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
- 1WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR D/P SNF5.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 2PRESBYTERIAN INTERCOMM HOSP DP/SNF5.0PIH HEALTH WHITTIER HOSPITAL · Small
- 3WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC5.0WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER INC · Small
- 4SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE4.0BVHC, LLC · Medium
- 5THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE3.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
- 6WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR2.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
- 7WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER2.0LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · Medium
All homes in Whittier
| WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR D/P SNF Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| PRESBYTERIAN INTERCOMM HOSP DP/SNF PIH HEALTH WHITTIER HOSPITAL · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC WHITTIER NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER INC · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| SOCAL POST-ACUTE CARE BVHC, LLC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| WHITTIER HILLS HEALTH CARE CTR THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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