Best Assisted Living Facilities in Whittier, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Whittier, CA area.

If you're searching for senior living options in Whittier, California, you'll find a range of communities tailored to diverse needs with the city's seven facilities. Offering options from independent and assisted living to memory care and nursing homes, Whittier caters to its senior population, which constitutes about 33.3% of its residents. Assisted living in Whittier averages $4,301 per month, reflecting the city's commitment to providing quality care and amenities. We'll take a closer look at some of the top senior living communities in Whittier, spotlighting those known for outstanding services, amenities, and overall value to help you make an informed decision for yourself or your loved ones.

53 Communities were found near Whittier, CA
Comfort Keepers of Buena Park, CA

Comfort Keepers of Buena Park, CA

7342 Orangethorpe Avenue Suite B109, Buena Park, CA 90621 (7.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Cloran Home Health Services

Cloran Home Health Services

11428 Artesia Blvd Ste 3, Artesia, CA 90701 (7.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Park Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Park Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care

2527 Brea Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 (7.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
ComForCare Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

ComForCare Home Care

2702 E. Valley Blvd. Suite 307, West Covina, CA 91792 (7.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
The Memory Spa
Our Rating:
of 5
8

The Memory Spa

1950 Sunnycrest Dr, #1400, Fullerton, CA 92835 (8 mi from city center)
Adult Day Services
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Nightingale Senior Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Nightingale Senior Care

550 East Lambert Rd., Brea, CA 92821 (8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Country View Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

Country View Assisted Living

824 W Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA 91790 (8.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
Kaego's Richman Gardens
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Kaego's Richman Gardens

317 N. Richman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831 (8.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
Cogir of Brea
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Cogir of Brea

700 Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821 (8.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Pacific Valley Homecare
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Pacific Valley Homecare

6 Centerpointe Dr. Suite 700, La Palma, CA 90623 (8.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Merrill Gardens at West Covina
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Merrill Gardens at West Covina

1400 W West Covina Pkwy, West Covina, CA 91790 (8.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Prestige Care Svc
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Prestige Care Svc

10450 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 (8.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Ivy Park at La Palma
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Ivy Park at La Palma

5321 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623 (8.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Prestige Home Health Svc
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Prestige Home Health Svc

1414 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791 (8.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Palomino Residential Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Palomino Residential Care

1400 Piedra Way, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (8.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Walnut Valley Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Walnut Valley Senior Living

19850 E Colima Rd, Walnut, CA 91789 (8.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Calcare Home Health Inc
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Calcare Home Health Inc

17139 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 (8.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
QFC Loving Care Santana
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

QFC Loving Care Santana

18311 Santana Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 (8.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Emerald Court
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Emerald Court

1731 W Medical Center Dr, Anaheim, CA 92801 (9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Buena Park Elder Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Buena Park Elder Care

6351 San Ruben Circle, Buena Park, CA 90620 (9.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
California Mission Inn
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

California Mission Inn

8417 Mission Drive, Rosemead, CA 91770 (9.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
Brookdale Anaheim
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Brookdale Anaheim

200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801 (9.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
Mother Marcy Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Mother Marcy Home Care

1516 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801 (9.5 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
Vintage Gardens
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Vintage Gardens

1950 East Badillo Street, West Covina, CA 91791 (9.5 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

1510 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 (9.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Map of Assisted Living in Whittier

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Comfort Keepers of Buena Park, CA
  • Cloran Home Health Services
  • Park Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • ComForCare Home Care
  • The Memory Spa
  • Nightingale Senior Care
  • Country View Assisted Living
  • Kaego's Richman Gardens
  • Cogir of Brea
  • Pacific Valley Homecare
  • Merrill Gardens at West Covina
  • Prestige Care Svc
  • Ivy Park at La Palma
  • Prestige Home Health Svc
  • Palomino Residential Care
  • Walnut Valley Senior Living
  • Calcare Home Health Inc
  • QFC Loving Care Santana
  • Emerald Court
  • Buena Park Elder Care
  • California Mission Inn
  • Brookdale Anaheim
  • Mother Marcy Home Care
  • Vintage Gardens
  • Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

Senior Living Statistics for Whittier, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The average monthly cost of assisted living in Whittier, California, is $4,301. There are many other options for care, including independent living at $4,331 per month and nursing homes, which range from $3,398 for a detached cottage to $6,875 for a two-bedroom unit, depending on the room type. Memory care is available for an average of $5,035 per month. Costs will vary based on the facility and level of care, so you can find an option that works best for your budget.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,301
Memory Care $5,035
Independent Living $4,331
Nursing Home: Private Room $4,655
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $3,926
Nursing Home: Studio $5,001
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,334
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $6,875
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $3,398

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Whittier


Assisted living costs an average of $4,301 per month in Whittier. This is more expensive than nearby cities, including Baldwin Park ($3,868 per month) and Industry ($3,854 per month).
City Average Monthly Cost
Whittier $4,301

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Whittier compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Whittier $4,301
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Whittier


If you don't find the senior living option that's right for you in Whittier, there are many options outside of the city. There are 531 facilities to choose from in the surrounding area, while there are a total of 1,923 facilities in the entire state.
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Whittier Senior Demographics


In Whittier, California, seniors constitute 33.3% of the total population of 86,459. Among these seniors, 13.2% are in their 50s, 10.2% are in their 60s, 5.4% in their 70s, and 4.5% are 80 and older. The senior population shows a slightly higher proportion of females, with a gender split of 50.8% female to 49.2% male. Regarding marital status, 44.2% are married, 11.6% are divorced, 39.2% have never married, and 5% are widowed. Diversity-wise, a significant 67.8% identify as Hispanic, while 40% are White, and a substantial 37.4% identify as other. Additional demographics include 14.2% mixed race, 5.1% Asian, 2% Native American, 1.2% Black, and 0.2% Pacific, reflecting the city's multicultural makeup.

Population

Whittier has a population of 86,459.
  • 49.2% Male
  • 50.8% Female

Marital Status

  • 44.2% Married
  • 11.6% Divorced
  • 39.2% Never Married
  • 5% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 33.3% of the population.
  • 13.2% in their 50s
  • 10.2% in their 60s
  • 5.4% in their 70s
  • 4.5% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 40% White
  • 1.2% Black
  • 5.1% Asian
  • 2% Native
  • 0.2% Pacific
  • 37.4% Identifying as Other
  • 14.2% Mixed Race
  • 67.8% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Whittier

Some of the most affordable senior living options near Whittier, California, include Orange and Anaheim, with average costs of $3,955 and $3,957 per month, respectively. On the other end of the spectrum, Glendale and Laguna Niguel are among the priciest nearby cities for senior housing, with average monthly costs of $4,507 and $4,432, respectively. These cities, along with others like Los Angeles, Torrance, and Mission Viejo, offer a variety of choices for senior living in the region.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Los Angeles $4,304
Anaheim $3,957
Torrance $4,156
Pasadena $4,124
Orange $3,955
Long Beach $4,087
Mission Viejo $4,315
Huntington Beach $4,003
Glendale $4,507
City Average Monthly Cost
Newport Beach $4,029
Garden Grove $3,968
Fullerton $4,144
Laguna Niguel $4,432
Burbank $4,306
San Juan Capistrano $4,280
Costa Mesa $3,979
Irvine $3,982
Rancho Palos Verdes $4,011

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.