Oakmont of Whittier

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    A spacious lobby area with elegant lighting and tasteful decor.
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    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and a window letting in natural light.
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Oakmont of Whittier

13617 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90605

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

Oakmont of Whittier offers various living arrangements with costs that reflect its premium service and amenities. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,495 per month, which is significantly higher than the average rate of $3,349 in Los Angeles County and $3,333 across the state of California. A studio unit at Oakmont comes at a cost of $5,295, well above the county's average of $4,172 and the state's average of $4,145. The most spacious option, a one-bedroom suite, has a monthly fee of $6,195 - substantially greater than both the county's average of $4,603 and California's overall rate of $4,340. These figures suggest that Oakmont of Whittier positions itself as a premium choice in comparison to local and state averages, likely reflecting an enhanced quality of care and lifestyle offered to its residents.

Room TypeOakmont of WhittierLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,495$3,349$3,333
Studio$5,295$4,172$4,145
1 Bedroom$6,195$4,603$4,340

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro Visitors found Oakmont of Whittier to be a beautiful and clean community with excellent amenities, including a movie theater, salon, and spacious courtyard.
    • pro The dining experience was praised for its quality food and considerate service, accommodating various dietary needs.
    • pro Residents appreciated the friendly and attentive staff who were welcoming and respectful towards all residents.
    • pro The facility offered a wide range of activities, from yoga and gardening to entertainment events like wine tasting, ensuring that there was something for everyone.
    • pro Many reviewers noted the spacious and well-designed living accommodations, which provided comfort and privacy for residents.
    • pro Families felt that Oakmont of Whittier provided a resort-like atmosphere, making it an attractive option for senior living.
    • pro Overall experiences were positive during tours, with many expressing admiration for the management's enthusiasm in showcasing the facility's offerings.

    Cons

    • pro The cost of care at Oakmont of Whittier is quite high, making it a less affordable option for some families.
    • pro There were concerns about a high staff turnover, leading to potential inconsistencies in care for residents.
    • pro Some reviewers experienced delays in getting responses to maintenance requests within the apartments.
    • pro Despite the food being generally good, there were reports of inconsistency in the quality and service at mealtimes.
    • pro One family mentioned that while the facility was beautiful, it was simply too expensive for their budget.

    Review

    Oakmont of Whittier has garnered positive feedback from various families and visitors who toured the facility. Described as a beautiful community, it features an array of luxurious amenities that are both appealing and functional for residents. From a well-appointed movie theater to a salon and barbershop, every detail seems to cater to a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. The impressive layout includes a stunning courtyard where residents can enjoy the outdoors, along with spacious dining areas that stand out for their cleanliness and inviting atmosphere.

    One highlight of Oakmont is its robust food service, which operates from 7 AM to 7 PM. Residents appreciate the structured meal times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while also having the flexibility to dine outside these hours when needed. Families have noted that the meals are thoughtfully prepared with dietary restrictions in mind—portions are generous without being overly seasoned or heavy in salt or dairy. A recent meal enjoyed by one family included salmon, which was particularly satisfying for seafood lovers, showcasing the culinary standards maintained in the facility’s kitchen.

    While many visitors praised the wide range of activities offered at Oakmont—such as yoga classes, gardening sessions, wine tasting events, Bible studies, and entertainment options like bingo—the overarching sentiment was that opportunities for engagement are plentiful and varied. Most remarked on how active and vibrant the community feels due to its busy activity calendar filled with daily events designed to foster socialization among residents.

    Despite its many attractive facets, some reviews did note concerns about affordability; several families found Oakmont to be on the pricier side relative to other facilities they explored. This factor weighed heavily on decisions regarding their loved ones' care—while they acknowledged that you "get what you pay for" regarding service quality and environment, budget constraints necessitated considering alternatives or postponing moves altogether. A waiting list further illustrates its popularity but also serves as an acknowledgment of limited availability amid significant demand.

    The dynamic between staff members and residents at Oakmont has been highlighted positively across multiple reviews. Visitors commented on how friendly and welcoming staff appeared during tours; individuals were introduced personally by team members who seemed genuinely eager to assist potential new residents. However, there were mentions of high staff turnover causing some instability—families expressed concern over maintaining consistent quality in caregiving due to changes within management or administrative personnel after initial experiences had established trust.

    Overall impressions reflect Oakmont's commitment to creating an inviting environment that feels less institutionalized than many alternatives—it has been likened more closely to resort-style living rather than typical eldercare facilities. For families seeking premium accommodations combined with attentive care services within a clean setting bustling with activities —especially if financial means allow —Oakmont of Whittier shines as a commendable option worth considering despite its elevated price point when compared against other similar communities.

    Features

    Housing

    • 97 resident community capacity 97 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Pets

    • Cats allowed Cats allowed
    • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Cafe Cafe
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Financing advice Financing advice
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
    • Guest parking Guest parking
    • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
    • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Overnight guests Overnight guests
    • Party space Party space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
    • Resident parking Resident parking
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Spa Spa
    • TV room TV room
    • Telephone Telephone
    • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • High acuity care High acuity care
    • Hospice care Hospice care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Physical therapy Physical therapy
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Anytime dining Anytime dining
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Gluten-free Gluten-free
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • International cuisine International cuisine
    • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • No Sugar No Sugar
    • Professional chef Professional chef
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Vegetarian Vegetarian

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Art classes Art classes
    • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
    • Book club Book club
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Cooking classes Cooking classes
    • Cooking club Cooking club
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Games Games
    • Gardening club Gardening club
    • Happy hour Happy hour
    • Karaoke Karaoke
    • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
    • Live musical performances Live musical performances
    • Live well programs Live well programs
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Stories Stories
    • Tai Chi Tai Chi
    • Wii bowling Wii bowling
    • Wine tasting Wine tasting
    • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    Oakmont of Whittier in Whittier, CA is an assisted living community that offers a comfortable and secure living environment for seniors. The community provides studio apartments for housing, ensuring privacy and independence for each resident.

    Oakmont of Whittier caters to individuals who require memory care or skilled nursing facility services. The staff is trained to provide high acuity care, medication management, incontinence care, and physical therapy to ensure the well-being of residents.

    Residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities offered on-site. There are various activities available such as art classes, book club, cooking classes, educational speakers, fitness programs, gardening club, happy hour events, karaoke nights, live dance and theater performances, musical performances, religious services, Tai Chi sessions, Wii bowling tournaments, wine tasting events, and yoga or chair yoga classes.

    The community also provides excellent dining options with a professional chef preparing delicious meals daily. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences with a variety of cuisines including gluten-free options, international dishes, low/no sodium choices, vegetarian meals, and no sugar-added selections. In addition to the main dining room experience where meals are served to residents by attentive staff members; room service is available for added convenience.

    Oakmont of Whittier offers various services such as financing advice for potential residents seeking assistance with financial planning. Additionally, there are facilities like an on-site beautician salon where residents can get personal grooming services. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure cleanliness throughout the community. Laundry facilities are conveniently available for use by residents.

    The community features indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can socialize or relax with other peers or spend time alone. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access is provided so that residents can stay connected with their loved ones virtually.

    Transportation and parking facilities are available for easy mobility around town or for those who have vehicles. Oakmont of Whittier also offers VA benefits consultation for veterans.

    Located in Whittier, CA, the community is strategically situated near three parks, five pharmacies, one theater, and two hospitals for easy access to recreation and essential services. Oakmont of Whittier strives to provide a nurturing environment that promotes both physical and emotional well-being for its residents.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    This particular area of Whittier, California offers a variety of amenities and services that may be of interest to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live. With multiple pharmacies located within a short distance, access to healthcare and medications is easily attainable. Nearby parks provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation, while several reputable hospitals are within close proximity for any medical needs. In addition, there are several theaters, restaurants, cafes, and transportation options nearby for enjoyment and convenience. The presence of physicians in the area ensures accessible healthcare services. Overall, this part of Whittier presents a well-rounded environment that caters to the needs and interests of seniors seeking a vibrant community to call home.

    Pharmacies

    • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
    • Rite Aid (3.9 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
    • SNP Work (5.5 miles)

    Parks

    • Michigan Park (0.4 miles)
    • Rivera Park (4 miles)
    • La Bonita Park (4.2 miles)
    • Temple Park (7.7 miles)
    • Shadow Park Hoa (7.7 miles)
    • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (7.8 miles)
    • Cerritos Regional County Park (7.9 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (1.5 miles)
    • Department of State Hospitals (3.3 miles)
    • Beverly Hospital (5.6 miles)
    • Del Rio Convalescent Center (6 miles)
    • PIH Health Hospital (6.2 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (6.5 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center (7.6 miles)

    Theaters

    • AMC Norwalk 2 (4.1 miles)
    • AMC Puente Hills 20 (6.3 miles)
    • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (7.8 miles)
    • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (9.3 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Master Fresh Donuts (5.1 miles)
    • Thirsty Cow Korean BBQ (6.4 miles)
    • McDonald's (7 miles)
    • McDonald's (7.2 miles)
    • Banana Bay Restaurant (7.2 miles)
    • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (7.7 miles)
    • Chick-Fil-A (7.8 miles)

    Transportation

    • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (5.3 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
    • Tiger Sugar (7.3 miles)
    • Bopomofo Cafe (7.9 miles)
    • Starbucks (8 miles)
    • Flo's Coffee Shop (8.8 miles)
    • Mother's Kitchen (9.1 miles)
    • Panera Bread (9.2 miles)

    Physicians

    • St Jude Medical Center (7.4 miles)
    • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (7.4 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (9.1 miles)
    • Paramount Physicians (9.2 miles)

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