Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr
Whittier, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055430) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (562) 947-7817 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr reports total nurse staffing of 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.2 percent.
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Whittier, California, operating with 160 certified beds and an average daily census of about 154 residents. The facility has been federally certified since 1971 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company, part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.26 per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — this facility has no federal fines on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 36.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 160 certified beds with an average daily census of about 154 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 31, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5629477817 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5629477817 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055430?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.