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Brookdale Uptown Whittier

13250 E Philadelphia St

Whittier, CA 90601

280 beds • Est. 2014 (11 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.7 Good

No citations in the last 2 years, though 5 older citations are on file. 6 substantiated complaints across 17 inspections. Last inspected in July 2025.

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Why we like it

Brookdale Uptown Whittier is a 280-bed assisted living community on Philadelphia Street in Whittier, operated by Brookdale Senior Living. The community features an extensive amenity set including a theater, arts and crafts studio, billiards room, walking paths, and a general store.

Pet-friendly with courtyard gardens, it offers private apartments with 24/7 staff support and emergency alert systems throughout.

  • Unusually rich amenity set for an assisted living community

    Theater, arts and crafts studio, billiards, walking paths, game room, general store, private dining room, and a greenhouse/gardening area. This reads more like a small town than a care facility. Visit to see how actively these spaces are used.

  • Pet-friendly with outdoor space

    Pets are welcome, and the property includes courtyard gardens, landscaped grounds, and walking paths. For residents who want to keep a pet and enjoy time outdoors, this combination is hard to find.

  • Backed by Brookdale's national infrastructure

    As part of the largest senior living operator in the country, this community benefits from standardized training, safety protocols, and corporate oversight. There's institutional accountability that smaller operators may lack.

  • 11 years of established operation

    Licensed since 2014, this community has had over a decade to build its staff, refine operations, and establish a local reputation. Ask longtime families about their experience.

  • 280 beds is very large

    This is one of the bigger assisted living communities in the area. Expect a campus-like environment with busy common areas. If your loved one prefers intimate, home-like settings, this scale may feel impersonal.

  • Corporate standardization has limits

    Brookdale communities follow corporate playbooks, which ensures consistency but may lack the personal touches of owner-operated homes. The quality of day-to-day care often depends on the local management team — ask about the Executive Director's tenure.

  • No dedicated memory care program listed

    The website focuses on assisted living without mentioning a specialized memory care neighborhood. If dementia is a current or future concern, ask whether the community can accommodate those needs or if a transfer would eventually be required.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$3,015/mo
1 Bedroom$4,500/mo

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Where you'll live

13250 E Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Emergency Call System
Dining
Transportation
Concierge
Activities Program
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Library
Movie Theater
Art Studio
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Pet Friendly
Wi-Fi

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
198601778
Capacity
280 beds
Size
Large Community (50+ beds)
Licensed Since
July 31, 2014 (11 years)
Licensee
Summerville at Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation
Administrator
Preciosa (Suzie) Magpayo
ALW Participant
No
Phone
(562) 945-3904
Address
13250 E Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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