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State licensedAssisted Living
Paula's Guest Home
Whittier, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 21, 2026, 5 citations since 2022
About Paula's Guest Home
Paula's Guest Home provides personalized assisted living care in Whittier, California, where residents receive daily support with personal care, medication management, and meals. Our small, home-like setting emphasizes dignity and independence while ensuring help is always available when needed.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#197607106, Licensed
Location
Whittier, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
16439 Prudencia Drive, Whittier, California 90603
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Paula's Guest Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Paula's Guest Home on September 21, 2026.
Since September 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 2 Type B 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.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Sep 21, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 21, 2026, Sep 25, 2025, Aug 26, 2024, Sep 12, 2023, Sep 16, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- 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
- 197607106
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 18, 2007
- Licensee
- Chona M. Cruz
- Administrator
- Chona M. Cruz
Location
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16439 Prudencia DriveWhittier, CA 90603
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Paula's Guest Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Paula's Guest Home 3 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since September 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 Paula's Guest Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 21, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Paula's Guest Home?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Paula's Guest Home since September 2022.
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.