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Brookdale Uptown Whittier

13250 East Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

3.846 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Brookdale Uptown Whittier

At Brookdale Uptown Whittier, residents can look forward to customized care from compassionate caregivers each and every day. Located in Southern California’s Los Angeles County, you can find this community in the sunny and historical city of Whittier. Here, you’ll notice a dense, suburban feel, as the neighborhood is surrounded by many quaint coffee shops, restaurants, and local businesses. Brookdale Uptown Whittier is also five blocks away from the Whittier Historical Society and just one block from Uptown Park. Better yet, the community is located just four miles from Turnbull Canyon, and residents’ apartments facing north and east have wonderful views of the Turnbull Hills. Residents of Brookdale Uptown Whittier receive personalized care, whenever they need it, as well as help with transportation, chores, and daily meal preparation. Find a helping hand with activities of dailing living, including bathing, dressing, or managing medications, as well as other care services. Here, each individual is given a customized care plan to help ensure all their daily needs are met. This also allows you to pay for the services you need, and not a penny more. Many residents find peace of mind knowing that staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. With less chores on your plate and more care available at your fingertips, you’ll have plenty of time on your hands to try new hobbies and pursue your interests. In your free time, be sure to take advantage of the fitness center, the arts and crafts studio, the game room, and the scenic walking paths. The well-stocked library and the on-site movie theater are also popular places to unwind. As a pet-friendly community, you’re encouraged to bring your beloved furry friend along for the ride. Your close friends and family are welcome, too. Invite loved ones over to participate in community activities or enjoy a homemade meal together crafted by the culinary team and served in the private dining room. For your convenience, concierge services, postal services, meeting rooms, and a general store are also available on-site. Community Services and Amenities At last, stress-free living is within your reach. Each day at Brookdale Uptown Whittier can be a new adventure or a nice break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life — it’s entirely up to you. Join the community knitting group or attend regular yoga classes and game nights with peers. If you love nature and gardening, be sure to carve out some time to spend planting your favorite flowers in the garden or greenhouse. The on-site beauty and barber shop is ready to take personal appointments if you’re in the mood for some extra pampering and a fresh look. Or, take a seat at the community piano and play your favorite songs for your new friends! Plus, through the Personal Solutions program, staff members can assist with the delivery of personal items. Simply send an email with a request for items, such as toothpaste, hearing aid batteries, lotion, hairspray, or other care products, and your desired items will be delivered to your door privately and discreetly. Best of all, there is no delivery fee included for this service. Living Arrangements Choose from a selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment floor plans to find the perfect fit that best suits your preference and lifestyle. Many include a kitchen and a private bathroom, and some feature a gorgeous view of the courtyard or surrounding hills. Embrace independence on your terms when you reside at Brookdale Uptown Whittier. Care Types Offered Brookdale Uptown Whittier is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) , which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities . A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Brookdale Uptown Whittier Inspection Reports Related: Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference?

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Family and resident feedback

3.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Improvements needed

Having your own room is good. The time it takes for care givers to get to my mom is awful. Sometimes it takes 30 minutes to an hour for them to get to her to take her to the bathroom and it could take that long for them to come back after they left her on the toilet. So my mom is sitting on the toilet for 30 minutes to an hour after she is done going to the bathroom

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5.0 / 5
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Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 11, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

[name removed] at Brookdale in Uptown gave me the tour of this very nice facility. She was very kind and answered all my questions. Above and beyond my expectations.

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Raquel NApril 15, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Some positive experiences, some room for Improvement.

Positives are mostly friendly staff, facilities, room, activities Negatives are FOOD, don't do a good job of getting new guests integrated & making friends, not reliably timely in guest follow up / care (my mom called for assistance when she had fallen very ill and they never showed up).

Response from the community

We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will contact our management team to discuss further.

January 28, 2026
AnonymousJanuary 28, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Friendly staff

Only my mother has moved in as my father is in the hospital. She has only been there 10 days and has declined to leave the room. Everyone there has been helpful, and they have tried to make the move as comfortable as possible for my mom. I would rate the people at a 4 or 5. I don't have a basis for rating any activities as my mother has declined to participate. She indicated that the food is good, but she has not eaten much in her time there.

AnonymousDecember 10, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

Would recommend for higher functioning client

Our loved ones hallway area smelled of urine. Pup next door. Maybe human or dog. I complained frequently. The salad bar is great!! The care staff were great and responsive to my mom 5

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3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Your feedback will be shared with management.

April 18, 2025
MariaApril 17, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Brookdale Uptown Whittier

always smiles & helpful. they always find me for my meds. The nurse is very helpful & follows up. dinner time is too early for me by ~ 2 hrs. Lunch is my only meal and is fine but I make a snack in the evening. My wife and I had a special menu we followed but that would be VERY DIFFICULT for the kitchen to follow, so I would have to cook all my own meals. At least the menu gives choices. Once in a while I fix my own meal to follow my preferences. The staff at meals are excellent.

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 4, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Operator
Brookdale
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Pureed Meals
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Filipino
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Activities & engagement

  • Men's Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Holiday Parties
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Billiards Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden View
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.

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Additional care fees
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