12315 Burgess Avenue
Whittier, CA 90604
125 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
Discovery Commons Whittier has recorded 12 state citations and 6 verified complaints since 2022 across 23 inspections. A substantiated complaint confirmed staff neglect of a resident who developed a staph infection from poor oral care and lost 16 pounds in approximately 6 weeks, resulting in severe malnutrition requiring hospitalization. A serious citation in January 2024 confirmed the facility failed to report a scabies outbreak affecting 10 residents to state licensing authorities as required. Medication administration failures were cited twice in 2024, with staff in both instances confirming that at least 1 resident's medications were administered late and not as prescribed. A minor citation in April 2023 found the facility did not provide residents with the required written notice ahead of a care-level rate increase. The most recent inspection on record was conducted March 12, 2026.
Discovery Commons Whittier is a 125-bed senior living community in Whittier. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.
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Starting rates are published (from $7,804/mo) — no need to call just to get basic pricing.
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 7 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Substantiated complaints on file
6 of 28 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
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12315 Burgess Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604
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$5,887/mo
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