Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Whittier, CA
Whittier Nursing And Wellness Center, Inc
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $13,627 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
7926 S Painter Ave, Whittier, CA
(562) 693-5618
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
36
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.02
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.86
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.17
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.31
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.96
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.26
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.12
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.28
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.08
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.40
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,116
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
59.71
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0149
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
9.01
Baseline 15.61% · Performance 17.26% · Measure score 9.01 · Achievement 9.01 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.76
Baseline 5.36% · Performance 6.41% · Measure score 4.76 · Achievement 4.76 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.57
Baseline 51.22% · Performance 40.91% · Measure score 5.57 · Achievement 5.57 · Improvement 3.41
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.54
Baseline 4.13 hours · Performance 4.37 hours · Measure score 4.54 · Achievement 4.54 · Improvement 0.93
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.72% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 117 · Observed rate 7.69% · Lower 95% interval 7.45% |
| Discharge to community | 22.04% |
50.57%
28.5 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 83 · Observed rate 10.84% · Lower 95% interval 14.64% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.25 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 86 · Denominator 86 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 86 |
| Discharge self-care score | 73.53% |
53.69%
19.8 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 68 |
| Discharge mobility score | 70.59% |
50.94%
19.7 pts better
|
Numerator 48 · Denominator 68 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 86 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.41% |
7.12%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 69 · Observed rate 2.9% · Lower 95% interval 3.27% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 46.67% |
8.2%
38.5 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 45 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 80.88% |
56.45%
24.4 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 68 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 56 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 27.66% |
25.2%
2.5 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 47 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.2 |
2.3
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.2 · Observed 3.7 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.6
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
98.2%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.8% |
4.1%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.6% |
13.7%
11.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.0% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 25.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 46.9% |
14.2%
32.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
30.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 46.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.9% |
11.0%
4.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.4% |
10.7%
14.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 25.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 1.6% |
10.9%
9.3 pts better
|
19.8%
18.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.7%
4.7 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 1.9% |
11.2%
9.3 pts better
|
12.0%
10.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9% · Observed 2.2% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.2%
6.8 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.8% |
23.2%
6.4 pts better
|
23.9%
7.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.8% · Observed 15.1% · Expected 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-07 · Fire 2024-11-07
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-11-12 · Fire 2023-11-12
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-12-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-12-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-12-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-12-08
B · Minimal harm
2025-12-04
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-10
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-16
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-12-10
B · Minimal harm
2024-11-07
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-12-10
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-09-19
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-19
F635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected 2024-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-19
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-19
F926 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2024-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-12
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-12-10
B · Minimal harm
2023-11-12
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2023-12-10
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$13,627
2024-09-19
Fine
Fine · fine $13,627
Fine
$0
2024-09-19
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-10-18 · 1 days
1 day denial
Ownership
Bhatia, Sona
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bhatia, Tania
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Sb 2020 Protective Trust
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Tb 2020 Protective Trust
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bhatia, Sona
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bhatia, Sona
Corporate Director · Individual
Bhatia, Sona
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bhatia, Tania
Corporate Director · Individual
Bhatia, Tania
Corporate Officer · Individual
Great Neck Management Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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