Discovery Commons Whittier

Discovery Commons Whittier sits at 12315 Burgess Ave., Whittier, CA, and provides many senior living options in a comfortable, safe, and friendly environment where residents get support for how they want to live-whether they're independent, need help with daily tasks, or have Alzheimer's or dementia. The independent living communities offer apartments and suites, including studios and one-bedroom spaces, with easy access to common rooms filled with natural light, comfortable couches, bistro cafes, private dining areas, and outdoor gardens with walking paths, fountains, and pergolas, so there's always a cozy spot to relax, chat, or have a cup of coffee while listening to the jukebox. Staff and caregivers stay on site 24/7, always ready to help with anything from dressing and grooming to medication reminders or transfers for those with low, medium, or higher care needs, and there's a nurse in the wellness center and doctors available if needed, so residents receive the right care any time, including diabetes support, incontinence help, and standby assistance, as well as monitoring for memory, behavior, and mobility concerns. For those with Alzheimer's or dementia, there's a separate, dedicated SHINE® Memory Care wing in its own building, with secure doors, special tracking technology that alerts staff if someone leaves the safe area, and inviting common rooms-cozy dens with bookshelves and fireplaces, and bedrooms with wide doors, twin beds, and private bathrooms made for easy use and safety, plus special programs to help relieve anxiety and slow down memory loss. People rehabilitating after illness or surgery can stay short-term in skilled nursing rooms with medical and therapy staff, while respite care and hospice services are options for families who need them, and the adult day care lets seniors join in on activities and meals even if they're living elsewhere. There's a wide schedule of activities-exercise classes, gardening, art, karaoke, Wii Bowling, wine tastings, trivia, trips, lectures, and more-run by a full-time director, and devotional services happen both on site and off; pets are allowed if you want a dog or cat companion. Meals come from a professional chef in a dining room with white linens and red napkins, and there are choices for special diets, while extra services like laundry, housekeeping, building maintenance, and move-in help aim to take the stress out of daily life. Transportation is available, both free and paid, with resident parking, and there's a library, activity rooms, and even salons and barber shops for convenience. The place accepts residents prone to wandering or major behavioral issues in its memory care area, and it can help people with light to high care needs, all while aiming for a small-town atmosphere with the benefit of big-city amenities nearby. Discovery Commons Whittier is pet-friendly, offers flexible care through its CCRC model with a buy-in fee, and provides services for Military Veterans. The community is licensed under RCFE LICENSE #198603222 and shares updates and resources through its blog, activity calendar, and senior living library.