Whittier, California
Brookdale Uptown Whittier
Assisted Living
13250 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601
Brookdale Uptown Whittier is an assisted living community in Whittier, California, offering personalized service plans that include help with bathing, dressing and medication management.
- Licensed capacity
- 280 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2014
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Brookdale Uptown Whittier has one Type A finding — the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care — across 12 years of operation, with no Type A or Type B citations and none of the 11 investigated allegations substantiated in the past three years.
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- Track record — Over 12 years of licensure, the community has one lifetime Type A citation and zero Type B (administrative) citations, with none of the investigated allegations substantiated to date.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show a clean slate across five inspections and three complaint investigations: no Type A or Type B citations and no substantiated allegations, indicating the lone lifetime Type A finding falls outside this recent window.
- Operating tenure — More than a decade of continuous operation, paired with a clean recent record, supports confidence in current practices at this 280-bed community.
- Scope of clean record — The absence of recent citations covers areas such as medication management and staff training that routine inspections specifically check, giving families a concrete sense of what the clean record reflects.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198601778
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 6
- Complaint investigation visits
- 5
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 15
Facility evaluation
May 22, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jul 22, 2025
Facility evaluation
Apr 10, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jan 10, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jun 13, 2024
1–5 of 15 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,015 / mo
- Studios
- $3,015 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $4,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- On-site market / Store
- Piano / Music room
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
8 features
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Postal / Mail services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.0Average RatingAveraged from 42 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere, though one serious lapse in basic care follow-through warrants direct questions.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and going above and beyond, giving families peace of mind about their loved one's care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as warm and spacious with charming touches like an aviary and fish tank, plus a walkable neighborhood near dining and trails.
- Activities — Residents are said to quickly settle in and enjoy activities, outings, and new friendships shortly after moving in.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One family highlights high standards of cleanliness alongside quality care and management.
- Daily life & dignity — One reviewer reported going days without bed sheets and delayed setup of a sleep apnea machine, suggesting families should ask how basic daily care requests are tracked and fulfilled.
- Communication — The same review points to gaps between administration and on-the-ground follow-through, so it's worth asking how resident requests are escalated and resolved.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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