8120 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
114 beds • Est. 2021 (4 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
17 serious and 42 minor state citations across 51 state inspections, with 31 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in June 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
La Posada is a 114-bed family-owned assisted living and memory care community in Whittier that covers the full spectrum of senior care needs, from short-term respite stays to dedicated dementia support. The facility emphasizes a holistic program addressing body, mind, and spirit, with individualized service plans developed from professional assessments and regularly adjusted as conditions change.
Licensed since 2021, the community offers structured daily activities seven days a week, three meals with specialized preparation for varied abilities, and accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program.
Family-owned with a hands-on feel
This isn't a corporate chain community. Family ownership often translates to more direct accountability, quicker decision-making, and staff who know residents by name. Ask who the owners are and how involved they are day-to-day.
Individualized care plans that actually get updated
Every resident starts with a professional assessment, and the resulting service plan is regularly adjusted as conditions change. That's how it should work everywhere, but not every facility follows through. Ask how often reassessments happen.
Memory care, respite care, and assisted living under one roof
La Posada covers the full care spectrum, so if a resident's needs change over time, they may not have to relocate to a different facility. That continuity matters, especially for someone with progressive cognitive decline.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver, which can significantly offset costs for eligible residents. Worth exploring if affordability is a factor in your search.
Serious safety concerns
17 serious and 42 minor citations across 51 state inspections, with 31 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
Only 4 years of operation
Licensed in late 2021, La Posada is still a relatively young community. Ask about staff retention, current occupancy trends, and how the operation has matured since opening.
114 beds is a large facility
Despite the family-owned branding, this is a sizable operation. The intimate, home-like atmosphere they describe may be harder to maintain at this scale. Visit in person and observe the staff-to-resident interactions.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
8120 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
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