Discovery Commons WhittierAssisted Living Facility in Whittier, California
About Discovery Commons Whittier
The state has licensed Discovery Commons Whittier since 2019 to serve seniors, including residents with dementia. This large assisted living community on Burgess Avenue has room for 125 residents. The home can care for residents who are confined to bed and residents receiving hospice care. Gardenhill Park is about half a mile away, and The Market by Superior grocery store is about half a mile away.
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Discovery Commons Whittier at a glance
Discovery Commons Whittier is one of 10 assisted living facilities listed in Whittier.
It is licensed for 125 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a Whittier average of about 15.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Discovery Commons Whittier 24 times, most recently on Sep 22, 2026. There are 13 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Dec 23, 2019
- Last visit
- Sep 22, 2026
- Visits on record
- 24
- Complaints
- 13
Citations: 7 Type A · 5 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 Discovery Commons Whittier and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular assisted living facility services, Discovery Commons Whittier is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare Discovery Commons Whittier with the other assisted living facilities in Whittier by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Young Eun Korean Presbyterian Church (0.1 mi), BMO (0.3 mi) and The Market by Superior (0.4 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊WalgreensPharmacy0.7 mi
- 2🏥PIH HealthMedical0.7 mi
- 3🛒The Market by SuperiorGrocery0.4 mi
- 4🌳Gardenhill ParkPark0.5 mi
- 5📚South Whittier LibraryLibrary0.5 mi
- 6⛪0.1 mi
- 7🏦BMOBank0.3 mi
- 8🍽️Mr. V's Bar and GrillRestaurant1.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Commons Whittier
- What type of care does Discovery Commons Whittier provide?
- Discovery Commons Whittier is an assisted living facility in Whittier, California, licensed for 125 residents.
- Where is Discovery Commons Whittier located?
- Discovery Commons Whittier is at 12315 Burgess Avenue, Whittier, California 90604. It is near Gardenhill Park.
- When was Discovery Commons Whittier last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Discovery Commons Whittier on Sep 22, 2026.
- Has Discovery Commons Whittier had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Discovery Commons Whittier's public record lists 7 Type A and 5 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who can live at Discovery Commons Whittier?
- The state licenses Discovery Commons Whittier to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. Fire clearance approved for 125 non-ambulatories of which 20 may be bedridden. Hospice waiver approved for 20. New management company: integral senior living."
- Does Discovery Commons Whittier care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Discovery Commons Whittier's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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