11 state citations (3 serious, 8 minor) and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 6 inspections. The most recent inspection in December 2025 followed a self-reported incident in which a resident traveled to a routine medical appointment and refused to return to the facility, prompting notification of local law enforcement and family; the follow-up inspector found no health or safety concerns with remaining residents at that time. The most serious findings on record stem from the 2021 annual inspection, which cited toxins, sharps, and medications left accessible to residents in unsecured areas of the garage, kitchen, and living room. The 2024 annual inspection found water temperatures reaching 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathrooms. A 2022 inspection cited incomplete emergency care documentation.
Whittier Cottage is a 6-bed residential care home in La Habra. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, board and care.
Full continuum of care
Multiple levels of care available — age in place without needing to move to a different community.
Intimate home setting
Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.
Memory care specialty
Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Active lifestyle programs
Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.
Dining program
Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 3 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Limited amenities
As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
710 Rye Avenue, La Habra, CA 90631
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