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12401 Washington Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602 · Los Angeles County
All 7 nursing homes in Whittier, CA (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 555654 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 10.12 hours per resident per day at Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf, above the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 4.12 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 8.86 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 23.3% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%). That is lower than most homes in California, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf: Medicare and Medicaid
Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 6 other homes in Whittier accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in California.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 13, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 19 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 19 citations at Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 19 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (4) and resident assessment and care planning (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs" (tag F0761, level E, August 13, 2026). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 13, 2026 · 8 citations
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
July 18, 2025 · 6 citations
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
July 14, 2024 · 5 citations
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Questions to ask on a tour of Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 13, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Presbyterian Intercomm Hospital Dp/Snf
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.2 mi
PIH Health Hospital-Whittier WhittierEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 57m for patients treated and sent home
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2.9 mi
Whittier Hospital Medical Center WhittierEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 43m for patients treated and sent home
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