Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC

Nursing Home · Whittier, CA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555787

Contact & location

7926 S Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
Los Angeles County
Phone
(562) 693-5618
ZIP code
90602 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
36
Residents per day
34.6 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center INC
Medicare certified since
May 1, 2002
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.16 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.35 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.87 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.19 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
20.0 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
29 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-04 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-12-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-12-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-12-04 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-12-04 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-12-04 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-12-04 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-08
2025-07-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-11
2024-12-16 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-07 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-11-07 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-10
2024-09-19 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-09-19 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-09-19 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2024-09-19 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-19
2023-11-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10
2023-11-12 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-10

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $13,627 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-09-19Payment Denial1 days payment denial
2024-09-19Fine$13,627

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
SB 2020 Protective Trust (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
TB 2020 Protective Trust (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Bhatia, Sona (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Bhatia, Tania (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Bhatia, Sona (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bhatia, Tania (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bhatia, Sona (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bhatia, Tania (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bhatia, Sona (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Great Neck Management INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC?

Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC have?

It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.

Has Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $13,627 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC?

(562) 693-5618. The facility is located at 7926 S Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.