Quick answers
- Is La Posada licensed?
- La Posada appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, license number 198603504, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can La Posada have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 114. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is La Posada?
- 8120 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602, Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of La Posada?
- (562) 945-2650, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- PIH Health Hospital-Whittier, Whittier (about 0.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Brookdale Central Whittier0.0 mi · Whittier, CA · capacity 92
- Jasmine's Home Care1.5 mi · Whittier, CA · capacity 6
- Oakmont of Whittier1.5 mi · Whittier, CA · capacity 97
- Red Roses Villa1.5 mi · Whittier, CA · capacity 18
- Brookdale Uptown Whittier2.4 mi · Whittier, CA · capacity 280
- Tiffany's Board & Care2.4 mi · Whittier, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- PIH Health Hospital-Whittier0.0 mi · Whittier, CA
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center1.5 mi · Whittier, CA
- Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan - Psy4.0 mi · Norwalk, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | LA POSADA |
| License number | 198603504 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 114 |
| Address | 8120 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Phone | (562) 945‑2650 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances