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Whittier Pacific Care Center

7716 S Pickering Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,147

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,903
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Whittier Pacific Care Center Description

    Whittier Pacific Care Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Whittier, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5 out of 10 making it the 12th highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    5.7
    Whittier Pacific Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 63 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 13 communities in Whittier
  • Ranking in State: 3311 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns about hiring practices, specifically hiring individuals under investigation for misconduct.
    • Reports of unprofessional behavior and lack of care from the night staff, leading to patient neglect and bed sores.
    • Complaints about the facility's atmosphere being unwelcoming to visitors, with petty policies regarding balloons.
    • Allegations of inadequate wound care leading to severe health issues for a resident.
    • Claims of a toxic work environment, particularly for registry nurses, with reports of rudeness and unprofessionalism from the DSD.
    • Accusations of dishonest practices by the DON, including falsifying medical administration records.
    • Overall dissatisfaction with the facility's conditions, lack of necessary medical equipment, and poor patient hygiene care.
    • Concerns over delayed emergency responses, potentially increasing patient mortality rates.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some family members report satisfactory experiences, noting caring management, good food, and a family-like atmosphere for their loved ones.
    • Patients appreciate the pampering, delicious food, and the caring, happy staff, highlighting positive experiences with therapy and staff responsiveness.
    • Positive remarks about the facility being a nice place with friendly staff and a supportive work environment for some employees.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some reviews highlight the care and attention provided by the staff, others point out serious concerns regarding patient care and staff behavior.
    • The facility's environment and policies receive both criticism and praise, indicating varied experiences among visitors and residents.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 105
    Total current residents: 97
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 14
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-12-24 2020-01-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2019-12-24 2020-01-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-12-24 2020-01-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-12-24 2020-01-17 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-08 D Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-08 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2018-12-21 2019-01-08 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-18 2023-05-17 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2023-04-18 2023-05-17 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2022-12-31 2023-03-01 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-10-17 2022-11-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-10-17 2022-11-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 D Environmental Deficiencies Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    2022-01-06 2022-02-08 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2022-07-07 2022-08-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
    2022-03-22 2022-05-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-03-22 2022-05-13 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-03-15 2022-03-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    2022-02-23 2022-05-04 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2019-12-27 2020-01-30 D Environmental Deficiencies Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    2021-01-06 2021-03-12 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-06-30 2021-07-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-02-08 2021-02-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-09-23 2020-10-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 E Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2018-12-14 2019-01-07 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Whittier which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 87,438 (large town).
    • The average income is $60,272, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 62
      • Average Temperature: 72.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 39 days of rain and 325 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.1 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 3.19% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 19.61% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 52% Hispanic or Latino, and 42% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.66 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.28 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.18 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.56 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 18.0, Moderate Days 131.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 12.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Uptown Market
    0.2 miles away
    Smart & Final
    0.4 miles away
    ALDI
    2.2 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.2 miles away
    Stater Bros.
    2.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Montebello bus
    0.5 miles away
    Beverly and Magnola
    1.5 miles away
    Foothill Transit 274
    2.0 miles away
    Montebello 40
    2.6 miles away
    Metro
    3.1 miles away

    Banks

    Banc of California
    0.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.3 miles away
    Chase
    3.2 miles away
    Preferred Bank
    3.3 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    3.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital
    0.4 miles away
    Whitter Hospital Medical Center
    2.5 miles away
    Metropolitan State Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    Los Angeles Community Hospital at Norwalk
    4.3 miles away
    Beverly Hospital
    4.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.8 miles away
    Munchies2Go | Medical Marijuana
    4.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    5.1 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    6.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Raul Castellanos, Jr., D.D.S.
    3.6 miles away
    Poly-Tech Dental Studio
    6.5 miles away
    Western Dental
    6.8 miles away
    San Angel Dental Group
    7.2 miles away
    dentistry
    7.7 miles away

    Parks

    Lee Owens Park
    0.3 miles away
    John Greenleaf Whittier Park
    0.3 miles away
    Whittier
    0.3 miles away
    Friends Park
    0.4 miles away
    Jackson Park
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
    12.8 miles away
    Thien Hau Temple
    13.1 miles away
    Wilshire Boulevard Temple
    16.4 miles away
    First Congregational Church
    16.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Montebello Town Center
    5.0 miles away
    Stonewood Shopping Center
    5.0 miles away
    Walmart
    5.9 miles away
    600-662
    6.8 miles away
    The Source
    8.0 miles away

    Culture

    Theatre entrance
    0.4 miles away
    Vic Lopez Auditorium
    0.7 miles away
    La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
    5.4 miles away
    Downey Civic Theatre
    5.5 miles away
    Stay Gallery
    5.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Zumaya's
    0.3 miles away
    Pieology Pizzeria
    0.3 miles away
    Mr Giant
    0.4 miles away
    Portsmouth
    0.4 miles away
    Marie Callender's
    0.5 miles away

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