Discovery Commons Whittier
Nursing Home · California, CA
Discovery Commons Whittier
Nursing Home · California, CA
Discovery Commons Whittier is a senior living community located in Whittier, CA. It offers a variety of Assisted Living and Memory Care services, along with short-term stays. The community is designed to enhance residents' lives with 24/7 support from expert caregivers.
125-bed community Rank #525 / 1665Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 525th out of 1665 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
6 years in operation Rank #653 / 1209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 653rd out of 1209 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #1558 / 2096Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1558th out of 2096 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 23, 2019
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198603222
Discovery Commons Whittier is legally operated by Whitter Ca Senior Housing, Llc; Integral Sr Lvg Mg, and administrated by George Gonzalez.
Owner NameWhitter Ca Senior Housing, LLC; Integral Sr. Lvg Mg
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesResident call response system available.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
24/7 Team Member Support
Art & Creative Studio
Bistro & Café
Complete Building
Residence & Grounds Maintenance
Delicious
Healthy Meals
Elegant Dining Room
Wellness Classes
Game & Activities Room
Housekeeping Services
Laundry Services
Library
Move-In Coordination Service
On-Site Wellness Services
Preventive Health Screenings And Education
Private Dining Room
Professional Salon & Barber Services
Serene Landscaping
Transportation Services
ActivitiesEngaging activities and events available for residents.
Specific ProgramsCommunity, Meet the Executive Director, Testimonials, Activities & Events, Exclusive Programs, Military Veterans Program, Senior Living Options, Assisted Senior Living, SHINE® Memory Care, Gallery & Floor Plans, Videos, Community Blog, Senior Living Library
Food DescriptionDelicious, healthy meals served in an elegant dining room.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
12 citations
16 complaints
23 total visits
17 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
Latest Inspection
March 12, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 3 | 2.5 | This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 20% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 23 | 16 | This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
|
Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 16 | 14 | This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (16 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 14% worse |
|
Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 4 | 3.5 | This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 3.5).↑ 14% worse |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons Whittier
Who is the owner of Discovery Commons Whittier?
The legal owner and operator of Discovery Commons Whittier is Whitter Ca Senior Housing, Llc; Integral Sr Lvg Mg.
Is Discovery Commons Whittier in a walkable area?
Discovery Commons Whittier has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Who is the administrator of Discovery Commons Whittier?
George Gonzalez is the administrator of Discovery Commons Whittier.
How many beds does Discovery Commons Whittier have?
Discovery Commons Whittier has 125 beds.
Has Discovery Commons Whittier had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Discovery Commons Whittier has had 12 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Discovery Commons Whittier?
Yes — there are 16 photos of Discovery Commons Whittier in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Discovery Commons Whittier?
Discovery Commons Whittier is located at 12315 BURGESS AVENUE.
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