Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc
7926 S Painter Ave · Whittier, CA · 90602 · 5626935618
36 certified beds For profit - Corporation
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,627 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B December 4, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B November 7, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| September 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555787 · certified since May 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.