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Discovery Commons Whittier
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Whittier, CA
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Discovery Commons Whittier

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Whittier, CA
12315 Burgess Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Discovery Commons Whittier

Operated by Integral Senior Living under administrator George Gonzalez, Discovery Commons Whittier is a 125-bed assisted living and memory care community in Whittier, California. With 24-hour staffing, the facility offers rehabilitation services, and respite care, along with its core assisted living and memory care programs. The community has been licensed in Los Angeles County since December 2019 as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services instead of CMS. Since 2022, the community has logged 12 total citations against a California average of 10, and 16 complaints versus a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the latest inspection in March 2026, with an overall score of 68 out of 100 against a California benchmark of 70.

Amenities span an art and creative studio, bistro and café, private dining room, and salon and barber services. The community operates SHINE® Memory Care, a branded dementia care program, and a Military Veterans Program.

For older adults in Los Angeles County who need assisted living or memory care in Whittier, the facility suits well, especially for veterans requiring a community with dedicated programming.

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Bed community size
125-bed community Rank #525 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 525th out of 1646 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #926 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 926th out of 1504 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #1553 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1553rd out of 2058 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
Rank #1129 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1129th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
79 / 125
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceDecember 23, 2019
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198603222

Ownership & Operating Entity

Discovery Commons Whittier is legally operated by Whitter Ca Senior Housing, LLC and Integral Sr Lvg Mg, and administered by George Gonzalez.

Owner NameWhitter Ca Senior Housing, LLC; Integral Sr. Lvg Mg

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesResident call response system available.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Arts & Crafts
Bistro
Café
Dining
Wellness Center
Game Room
Activities
Housekeeping
Laundry
Library
Salon
Transportation
Art & Creative Studio
Serene Landscaping
Activities
Specific ProgramsMilitary Veterans Program, Assisted Senior Living, SHINE® Memory Care

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 12 citations 16 complaints 23 total visits 17 complaint visits 4 official inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

15 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1229 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1229th out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 15 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1210 This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 73 This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #1204 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1204th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2316 This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the California average (23 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has had 31% more complaint visits than the California average (17 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more Rank #1057 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1057th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1614 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 43.5 This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3.5).↑ 14% worse
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Discovery Commons Whittier is located in WHITTIER, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons Whittier

Who is the owner of Discovery Commons Whittier?

Discovery Commons Whittier is legally operated by Whitter Ca Senior Housing, LLC and Integral Sr Lvg Mg, and administered by George Gonzalez.

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Discovery Commons Whittier?

Discovery Commons Whittier's occupancy is 63%.

How long has Discovery Commons Whittier been in business?

Discovery Commons Whittier has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Commons Whittier?

No, Discovery Commons Whittier has a no-pet policy.

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.

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