WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER

Whittier Pacific Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 7716 S Pickering Avenue in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 105 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance relative to other facilities. Whittier Pacific Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, also below the national average, reflecting findings from recent state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that fall below national norms when accounting for resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects clinical outcome metrics such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. Whittier Pacific Care Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage is available for longer-term custodial care for residents who meet California's financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (562) 693-5240 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance plans. When compared against national averages, Whittier Pacific Care Center presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall rating of 2 stars and its health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 stars each place the facility below the national average across those measures. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates that certain clinical outcomes tracked by CMS are above average relative to facilities nationwide. This combination of ratings may be a relevant consideration for families and care coordinators evaluating skilled nursing options in the Whittier and greater Los Angeles area. All CMS rating data is updated periodically, and individuals are encouraged to consult the most current CMS Care Compare database for the latest information.