Senior Places

Whittier, California

Oakmont Of Whittier

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living

13617 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90605

Oakmont of Whittier is a senior living community in Whittier, California offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus.

Licensed capacity
97 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
September 2021

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #198603479Last checked August 2026

Findings in the state record

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
2
Complaints with substantiated allegations
2

AI summary

Oakmont Of Whittier has 2 Type A findings and 3 Type B findings across its 5 years of operation, with both Type A findings and 2 of 3 substantiated allegations occurring within the past three years.

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  • Track record — Over 5 years of licensed operation, the community has accumulated 2 Type A citations (the state's most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) and 3 Type B citations (administrative issues like paperwork or posting requirements).
  • Recent 3 years — Both Type A citations date to the recent period, meaning the most serious findings are current rather than historical, which is worth discussing directly with the community.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigation activity (8 in the past three years) far outpaces routine inspection visits, and 3 of 25 investigated allegations were substantiated, a roughly 12% rate, with the remaining 22 unsubstantiated.
  • Operating tenure — A 5-year licensed history with 5 inspection cycles gives a reasonable but still moderate base of visits to judge the pattern, especially for a 97-bed community of this size.
Ask the community
  1. 1.Can you walk through the circumstances of the two Type A findings and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
  2. 2.What were the substantiated allegations about, and what changes were made in response?
  3. 3.Given the higher volume of complaint investigations relative to inspections, what steps has the community taken to reduce complaints going forward?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #198603479
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
5
Complaint investigation visits
0
Type A citations · most severe class
2
Type B citations · administrative
3
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 25

  • Facility evaluation

    Aug 7, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jul 30, 2026

    PDF

  • Facility evaluation

    Jun 15, 2026

    PDF

  • Facility evaluation

    May 26, 2026

    PDF

  • Complaint investigation

    Mar 19, 2026

    PDF

1–5 of 25 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$4,095 / mo
Shared Rooms
$4,095 / mo
Studios
$7,295 / mo
1-Bedroom
$7,695 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$7,295 / mo
Studios
$7,295 / mo
1-Bedroom
$7,695 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$6,295 / mo
Shared Rooms
$6,295 / mo
Private Rooms
$7,695 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobility assistance

Specialized Care

4 services
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice agency partnership
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Cognitive learning center

Memory Care

2 services
  • Dementia-certified staff
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

21 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Spa services
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Piano / Music room
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Café / Bistro
  • Pet Friendly

Outdoor Spaces

6 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Patio seating areas
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area
  • Raised garden beds

Dining Options

9 features
  • Professional chef
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • International cuisine
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Altered-texture food options
  • Room service
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

2 features
  • Family support services
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

3 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery shopping & errands

Reviews

Online reputation

4.7

Averaged from 31 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Oakmont of Whittier is widely praised for its beautiful setting, friendly staff, and resident engagement, but serious care and billing complaints, especially in memory care, warrant careful vetting.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe caregivers and staff as warm, patient, and attentive, often crediting them with helping withdrawn residents become social and happy again.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Families repeatedly call the community beautiful, clean, bright, and resort-like, with inviting gardens, a movie theater, and elegant common areas.
  • Activities — Many reviewers highlight a full activity calendar including exercise classes, book club, wine socials, and outings that residents genuinely enjoy.
  • Dining — Several reviews note good food quality and appreciate that dining is available throughout the day, though a few mention slower service or portion concerns.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — Multiple serious complaints describe missed or late medications, infrequent care checks, and a fall injury, particularly in the memory care unit, so families should ask about staffing ratios and medication protocols in detail.
  • Financial transparency — Some families report confusing or escalating charges, disputed billing, and assessment tools they felt were used to justify higher costs rather than reflect actual care needs, so it's worth clarifying how care levels and fees are determined.
  • Value & pricing — Pricing is frequently cited as high, with several prospective residents saying cost alone kept them from choosing Oakmont despite liking the tour.
  • Communication — A few reviewers describe unresponsive management and slow follow-up on maintenance or complaint issues, so ask how the community handles and escalates family concerns.

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Languages spoken

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