CCN 555787

Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC

7926 S PAINTER AVE, Whittier, CA 90602 · Los Angeles County

Phone: (562) 693-5618
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 36
Residents per day: 34.6
Health citations: 29
Penalties: 2
Fines: 1 · $13,627
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 5 · short-stay 5.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.87; 2.65; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.94; 1.20; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.35; 0.67; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 4.16; 4.52; 3.86
Weekend total: 4.19; 4.09; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.31; 0.51; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 4.47. Adjusted RN hours: 0.37. Case-mix total: 3.57. Case-mix index: 1.305.

Total nursing staff turnover: 20.0%. RN turnover: —. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 1 fine totaling $13,627, and 1 payment denial.

Date	Type	Amount or days
September 19, 2024	Fine	$13,627
September 19, 2024	Payment Denial	1 days

Cycle 1 standard survey: December 4, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 7. Cycle 1 total health score: 36.

Cycle 2 standard survey: November 7, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 13. Total weighted health survey score: 43.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 29 citations for this home, including 1 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

December 4, 2025

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F727	Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025
F732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025
F578	Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025
F698	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025
F912	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	B: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 8, 2025

July 10, 2025

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · August 11, 2025

December 16, 2024

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 3, 2025

November 7, 2024

8 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F576	Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F919	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024
F912	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	B: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2024

September 19, 2024

4 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F740	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 · Under IDR	J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024
F635	Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024
F697	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024
F926	Have policies on smoking. Environmental Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 19, 2024

November 12, 2023

8 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F912	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	B: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Legal business name: Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center INC.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: May 1, 2002.
Resident and family council: Both.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC?

Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC has an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4, and the quality measure rating is 5.

How many health citations does CMS list for Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 29 health citations for this home. 1 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC?

CMS reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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November 12, 2023

8 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023
F912	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	B: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 10, 2023