CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Whittier, California with 36 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2020 PROTECTIVE TRUST | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TB 2020 PROTECTIVE TRUST | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | Mar 1, 2023 |
| BHATIA, SONA | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | Mar 1, 2023 |
| BHATIA, TANIA | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | Mar 1, 2023 |
| BHATIA, SONA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2015 |
| BHATIA, TANIA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| BHATIA, SONA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2015 |
| BHATIA, TANIA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| GREAT NECK MANAGEMENT INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 1, 2015 |
| BHATIA, SONA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2015 |
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