Social Vocational ServicesAdult Day Care Center in Whittier, California
About Social Vocational Services
The state has licensed Social Vocational Services since 2021, and Social Vocational Services Inc. operates the location to serve adults and older adults. Based on Putnam St in Whittier within Los Angeles County, this mid-sized adult day program has room for 75 participants. Under its care allowances, the day program can accept participants who use a wheelchair or need help moving around. Nearby places include a Walgreens pharmacy and an Uptown Market grocery store, which are both about half a mile away. The nearest park to this adult day program is Children's Park, which is also about half a mile away.
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Social Vocational Services at a glance
Social Vocational Services is one of 2 adult day care centers listed in Whittier.
It is licensed for 75 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a Whittier average of about 15.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Social Vocational Services 5 times, most recently on Feb 19, 2026. There are no complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Jan 15, 2021
- Last visit
- Feb 19, 2026
- Visits on record
- 5
- Complaints
- 0
Citations: 1 Type A · 3 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Sep 30, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Social Vocational Services and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Compare Social Vocational Services with the other adult day care centers in Whittier by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Wells Medical Office Building (0.1 mi), PIH Chapel (0.2 mi) and Pieology Pizzeria (0.2 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊WalgreensPharmacy0.6 mi
- 2🏥0.1 mi
- 3🛒Uptown MarketGrocery0.5 mi
- 4🌳Children's ParkPark0.4 mi
- 5📚Whittier Public LibraryLibrary0.7 mi
- 6⛪PIH ChapelChurch0.2 mi
- 7🏦0.5 mi
- 8🍽️Pieology PizzeriaRestaurant0.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Social Vocational Services
- What type of care does Social Vocational Services provide?
- Social Vocational Services is an adult day care center in Whittier, California, licensed for 75 residents.
- Where is Social Vocational Services located?
- Social Vocational Services is at 12449 Putnam St, Whittier, California 90602. It is near Children's Park.
- When was Social Vocational Services last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Social Vocational Services on Feb 19, 2026.
- Has Social Vocational Services had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Social Vocational Services's public record lists 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Social Vocational Services?
- The state license for Social Vocational Services is held by Social Vocational Services Inc., first licensed on Jan 15, 2021.
- Who can live at Social Vocational Services?
- The state licenses Social Vocational Services to serve adults and older adults. Its license notes: "Age range 18 and over. Approved for 75 ambulatory, of which 12 may be non-ambulatory."
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