The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WHITTIER PACIFIC CARE CENTER
WHITTIER, CA · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Whittier Pacific Care Center has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and staffing but 4 stars for quality measures. It reports 5.02 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and has had no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, garbage disposal, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.023 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.023.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.55
- Weekend nursing
- 4.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%9.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%7.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%4.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%5.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
1.1%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%16.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.2%14.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.4%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.9%11.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.5%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 28 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · 38 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 98.5 residents on an average day (94% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.