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Board and care homes in South Whittier
South Whittier has 6 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly with 180 beds between them. 3 are board and care homes with six or fewer residents, the small, family-style setting we specialize in.
Every licensed home in South Whittier
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| Type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Hope | Board and care | 5 | 2016 | 90604 |
| Walnut Villa - Telegraph I | Board and care | 6 | 2000 | 90604 |
| Walnut Villa-Telegraph II | Board and care | 6 | 2000 | 90606 |
| Discovery Commons Whittier | Assisted living | 125 | 2019 | 90604 |
| Red Roses Villa | Assisted living | 18 | 2000 | 90605 |
| Walnut Villa | Assisted living | 20 | 2001 | 90604 |
Showing 6 homes. Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing, state extract dated May 25, 2025.
What care costs around South Whittier
Published 2026 monthly ranges. Every home sets its own rates, and the level of care needed moves the price more than the neighborhood does.
How we help in South Whittier
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We call the homes
We check openings, rates and waivers in South Whittier and nearby, so you are not making 30 calls.
You visit and choose
You get a short list and help setting up tours. No cost to your family.
Nearby communities
- Whittier 14
- Norwalk 18
- East La Mirada 1
- La Mirada 8
- La Habra Heights 2
- Downey 11
Questions families ask
How many board and care homes are in South Whittier?
The state extract dated May 25, 2025 lists 6 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) in South Whittier: 3 with six or fewer beds, 0 with seven to fifteen, and 3 with sixteen or more. Together they hold 180 beds.
How much does board and care cost in South Whittier?
Board and care homes in California typically charge $3,000 to $6,000 a month, depending mostly on how much hands-on care is needed. Assisted living base rent in LA County usually runs $5,098 to $5,550 a month before care levels are added.
Do any homes in South Whittier take residents with dementia or on hospice?
Public licensing data does not show which homes hold dementia or hospice waivers, or which can care for someone who cannot walk. We confirm that by phone with each home before we suggest it, at no cost to you.
Does Medi-Cal pay for board and care in South Whittier?
Medi-Cal can pay for care services in some homes through the Assisted Living Waiver or CalAIM Community Supports, but it does not pay for room and board. Most residents cover that part from income such as SSI. Our Medi-Cal checker shows where you stand in two minutes.
How long have the homes in South Whittier been licensed?
The longest-licensed home in South Whittier was first licensed in 2000, and the newest in 2019. 0 homes have been licensed since the start of 2024. A long license history is not a guarantee of quality, so always check a home's inspection reports at CDSS.
Find the right home in South Whittier
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