7025 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
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State licensedAssisted Living
Brookdale Uptown Whittier
Whittier, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 10, 2026, 2 citations since 2022
About Brookdale Uptown Whittier
Brookdale Uptown Whittier provides assisted living support designed around each resident's individual needs. Our Whittier, California community combines personalized care with a welcoming environment where seniors maintain independence while receiving the help they need for daily living.
Community at a glance
Capacity
280 residents
State license
#198601778, Licensed
Location
Whittier, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Brookdale Uptown Whittier. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Brookdale Uptown Whittier on September 10, 2026.
Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 6 complaints, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Sep 10, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Other visits | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 22, 2026, Jul 22, 2025, Jun 13, 2024, Jul 18, 2023, Jul 27, 2022.
Complaints
- August 4, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- May 13, 20241 unsubstantiated
- May 7, 20241 unsubstantiated
- March 20, 20242 unsubstantiated
- November 4, 20224 unsubstantiated
- February 23, 20223 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 198601778
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 280 residents
- Licensed since
- July 31, 2014
- Licensee
- Summerville at Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation
- Administrator
- Preciosa (Suzie) Magpayo
Location
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13250 E Philadelphia StWhittier, CA 90601
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Brookdale Uptown Whittier had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Brookdale Uptown Whittier 2 Type A citations and 0 Type B citations since February 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Brookdale Uptown Whittier last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 10, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Brookdale Uptown Whittier?+
The state investigated 6 complaints since February 2022. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 11 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.