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Nursing home · Medicare certified

Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr

10426 Bogardus Ave, Whittier, CA 90603

(562) 947-7817 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing3★★★☆☆
Quality3★★★☆☆
Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

72 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jun 9, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Apr 16, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Mar 26, 2026 D · potential Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Complaint
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Dec 16, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Nov 25, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Complaint
Nov 13, 2025 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Nov 13, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 18, 2025 E · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 B · minimal The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 B · minimal Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Have policies on smoking. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 D · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Routine
Jan 11, 2024 E · potential Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Routine
Oct 26, 2023 D · potential 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. Complaint
Oct 25, 2023 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
055430
Certified beds
160
Legal owner
Ensign Whittier East LLC
Part of
The Ensign Group

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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