Whittier, California
Paula's Guest Home
Assisted Living · Residential Care
16439 Prudencia Drive, Whittier, CA 90603
Paula's Guest Home is an intimate six-bed community in Whittier, California, offering assisted living and residential care services.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2007
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
Paula's Guest Home has 3 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) recorded over nearly 19 years of operation, but none in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — Across almost 19 years of licensure, this small 6-bed home has accumulated 3 Type A and 2 Type B (administrative, paperwork-type) citations, a modest total for such a long operating span.
- Recent 3 years — The last three annual inspections, in 2023, 2024, and 2025, produced zero Type A or Type B findings, indicating a period of sustained clean performance following the earlier citations.
- Operating tenure — Nearly two decades of continuous licensure gives this record substantial weight; a long history with a recent clean stretch is a meaningfully stronger signal than a short track record would provide.
- Complaints — No complaint investigations have been filed against this home at any point in its licensed history, and inspections have covered areas like medication management and staff training without triggering follow-up allegations.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197607106
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 4
Facility evaluation
Sep 25, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 26, 2024
Facility evaluation
Sep 12, 2023
Facility evaluation
Sep 16, 2022
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,200 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,200 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,900 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 7 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the compassionate, long-term care from Paula's and the owner, but should confirm current language capabilities and real-time availability before touring.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe the owner and caregivers as attentive and compassionate, with one family noting nearly five years of dedicated care through advancing Alzheimer's.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is frequently described as clean, well maintained, and a favorite among private-home options.
- Communication — Families felt reassured by open visitation and clear safety communication during COVID restrictions.
- Communication — More than one reviewer arrived expecting openings only to find none available, suggesting families should confirm current vacancy status before visiting.
- Staff & care — One reviewer noted caregivers did not speak Spanish despite this being a stated requirement, so families with specific language needs should verify staff language skills directly.
- Daily life & dignity — A brief comment mentioned residents appearing a little unkempt, which is worth asking about regarding daily grooming and personal care routines.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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