Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc
7926 S Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602 · (562) 693-5618
For profit - Corporation · 36 certified beds
Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 7 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,627 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.December 4, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 4, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.December 4, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 4, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 4, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.December 4, 2025 · F0912 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 10, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 16, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.September 19, 2024 · F0635 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.September 19, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.September 19, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Have policies on smoking.September 19, 2024 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,627September 19, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 1 daysStarting October 18, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.16 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.87 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 20% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 34.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/SNF Whittier · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/P SNF Whittier · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Socal Post-Acute Care Whittier · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Orchard - Post Acute Care Whittier · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr Whittier · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
Compare every nursing home in Whittier, CA · Nursing homes in California · Home health agencies in Whittier, CA
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.