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Photo of Brookdale Central Whittier
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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88 reviews
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Your referral was good & after meeting the Company administrator, LVN & new marketing rep we decided on Brookdale Central. With incentives offered and suggestion of taking a bridge loan until home was sold,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Embrace Your Golden YearsSeniors of Whittier, California who are looking for an assisted living community with safe, comprehensive care and a wonderfully diverse calendar full of enriching activities and programs need look no further. Here you can immerse yourself in beautifully-decorated...
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8.5
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42 reviews
8.5
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Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Posada Whittier we encourage and support independence while offering assisted living in Whittier California with services personalized to meet individual needs. We believe that our residents deserve the very best personalized care possible.Lively, fun and full of surprises are how...
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1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.9
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18 reviews
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This place is very modern, clean and nice. I love the daily activities and happy hour they have. I definitely recommend it for your loved one. They have a lot to offer. My mom has been there a few months now...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Set in the heart of Orange County, Sunrise of Orange is where superior service and tailored support come together. Our assisted living and memory care community offers an array of modern amenities, delicious dining options, and services to create a lifestyle tailored to your personal interests....
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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58 reviews
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Positive experience overall, most of times short staffing is an issue. Staff try to do their best, wait time sometimes is long after calling for help. Meals order and serving times are not consistent,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Yorba Linda is located in a quiet, residential community at Lakeview and Lemon. We are within steps of the new Yorba Linda Library and Cultural Center and across the street from the Yorba Linda Towne Center complete with shops, eateries and theatres. We are also within minutes of ...
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57 reviews
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The experience here is great . The Staff is always super helpful with all the things they help me with. The food is amazing and great. The community is always nice and very clean with no complaints at all
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....
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This is a very relaxing place. It is comfortably relaxing. There is no problems. This is a residence for being old and older. It is clean, comfortable, and relaxing.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Villas By Astoria Park is a distinguished Independent Living community nestled in the heart of Pasadena, where we have been proudly serving seniors since our opening in 2001. With over 30 years of combined experience in senior care, our staff members bring a wealth of expertise and...
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9.8
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We were so pleased with everything at Crescendo. We are thankful for your help. Your rep called us with 3 good choices for a 2 week respite for my husband. He suggested one as outstanding, that was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Crescendo Senior Living, the gentle swaying of palm trees invites you to come in, relax and stay awhile. In the heart of the beautiful city of Placentia in north Orange County, you’ll find an amazing Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care community. Crescendo Senior Living is filled...
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9.8
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It's a very welcoming and loving place. The staff are very kind and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ideally located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Orange County, Rowntree Gardens is one of the area’s only licensed, not-for-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Available on one convenient campus, we offer Acacia Independent Living, The Cedars...
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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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My dad moved into Truewood almost 1 yr ago. He was scheduled for another facility but seen truewood as we were driving by and when he walked in he knew it was home! The people living there were so kind and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgecreek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles, you'll love our beautiful grounds, elegant facilities and the convenience of being in the middle of it all. We're close to shopping, recreation and healthcare. Our...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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I came to visit my mom on Friday and they were having an Oktoberfest happy hour and they also had Dancers all the residents seem to be having a good time. I really enjoy coming here. They always have good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Covina is an assisted living and memory care community located in Covina, CA in Los Angeles County. Covina is located approximately twenty-two miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Covina is located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, which contains the Angeles National Forest and Mount...
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Photo of Whittier Place Senior Living
1111 Photos available
9.4
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50 reviews
9.4
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50 reviews
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This was a positive environment. It was clean, luxurious and the staff was very nice. The food in the cafeteria was good. I like the music they played in the lobby as well as the outside courtyard. I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into Whittier Place Senior Living and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping. Sit in...
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Photo of Emerald Court
1818 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.4
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45 reviews
9.4
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45 reviews
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No facility is perfect, but they take great care of my brother. Staff is very friendly, protective and kind to my brother. They bring up medical concerns if needed and communicate with the family. They seem...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience Life at Emerald CourtEvery day at Emerald Court is a delight, with a central location close to everything and a variety of services, including wellness programs and social activities to complete the experience. Emerald Court has been in Anaheim for 28 years. Many of our staff have...
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3030 Floor plans available
9.3
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76 reviews
9.3
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76 reviews
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The Palms La Mirada Senior Living has been very good to date! What we like the most about this community is that it has easy access, it is in a good location and it is senior friendly. We would recommend...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Palms provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the bright sun of southern California, The Palms is nestled in a very quiet suburb of Los Angeles, right next to Orange County. You'll love our friendly staff and everything there is to see and do just...
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Photo of Brookdale Brea
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22 Floor plans available
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66 reviews
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I was impressed by the communication and required follow up. There was a hiccup with my mother in law being released as expected. They held the room for her. There was a personnel change and I appreciated...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
This Is HomeRemember the good ole days when you stayed up late with your friends, sharing secrets and telling stories? You spent hours together, playing games and exploring all the possibilities the world had to offer. Best of all, you experienced that sweet sense of belonging that we all crave....
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Photo of Brookdale Anaheim
1010 Photos available
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9.0
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I visit my mother at least 3 times a week and want to compliment the friendly and helpful staff- they are all part of why I chose Brookdale Anaheim.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...
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Looks like it another company took it over after my mom left. It's now called Ivy Park at LaPalma located on LaPalma Avenue. I loved everything about the place when it was called Sunrise, and the people,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Assisted Living of La Palma is nestled in the quiet and peaceful community of La Palma, California, in the same parking lot as La Palma Intercommunity Hospital and a medical building. Many of our residents enjoy views overlooking a lovely residential neighborhood and our beautiful gardens...
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32 reviews
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I guess I would say that it is really difficult to find a facility that is going to give your lived one the care they need. As a family member, you need to be prepared to be involved. It goes beyond just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to California Mission Inn! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rosemead, California. Make yourself at home at California Mission Inn . It's a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
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We had an amazing experience at Ivy Park at Cerritos. The only thing regrettable was that mom was too sick by the time she got there. She was only there for six weeks. The staff were well trained and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Needed a pace for my sister & Cogir checked all the boxes: clean, friendly & lots of activities. Extra shout outs for [name removed] & [name removed] who were patient & covered everything step by step....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
***NOW OPEN*** Cadence Brea is a brand new luxury boutique senior living community. Cadence Brea is located in the heart of Brea, next to the Brea Mall and Brea Community Center near the 57/Imperial Exit.Residents will enjoy upscale amenities and services to enrich every phase of life. Discover a...
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8.5
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42 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. They do offer activities, but it is limited to old people stuff, per mom. They come and clean and do laundry once a week. The place is always clean when I visit. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Define your day, every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care in Walnut, California, could be right for you.  You’ll have assistance with...
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My father didn't have a lot of money for his care and for the money it was clean, he was well fed and taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retirement Inn of Fullerton is located in a residential community known for its historic buildings and family-oriented events. Nearby conveniences include shopping centers, banks, churches and several medical centers. The two-story building houses 67 studios in various sizes and floor plans. All...
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After searching for the perfect place for my dad we finally found Country View and it is better than we expected. The staff is amazing, friendly, attentive, and they care. My dad enjoys the food and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Country View Retirement HomeThe Country View Retirement Home can be found in beautiful, sunny West Covina, California. The city is located in Los Angeles and has a well manicured lawn and plenty of space to roam and explore the beautiful environment that surrounds our retirement community. Your...
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This facility/staff is very caring for the patients and residents- it is reasonably priced, when money is definitely a budget factor. Not the most fancy, but clean and caring. When time is a factor for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Kaego's Richman Gardens Community Centers were the first in California to be built with a specially designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each care center is spread across two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, beautiful rose gardens, and...
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They are very friendly - might be a little under staffed, but the do get the job done. For the food, I think it would be nice if they tried different specials. Also, at breakfast fluffier pancakes and hotter...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunnycrest Senior Living is a warm and active, newly renovated assisted living community located in Fullerton, California across from St. Jude Hospital. Our residents and families love the friendly, close knit atmosphere we offer in addition to our exceptional care services and delicious food....
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We moved my mom in a month ago and she has been doing wonderful ever since. She's had so many issues at home by herself that we worried it would be hard for her to make the change into assisted living but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Cost of independent living in Whittier, CA

The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $4,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Industry, CA with an average of $3,809 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whittier, CA vs. nearby cities

Whittier, CA
$4,214/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whittier, CA vs. the state and national average

Whittier, CA
$4,214/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whittier vs. other types of senior living

$4,902/mo
Independent Living
$4,214/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Whittier, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,001/mo
Studio
$4,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,320/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,248/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Whittier over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Whittier

Recent reviews for independent living in Whittier

Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA

5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA

4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Whittier independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittier independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittier, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittier independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittier, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittier, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Sunrise of Orange and Harbor Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whittier, California. See full list of communities.

There are 71 independent living facilities near Whittier, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Whittier, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Sunrise of Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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