Brea, California
Brookdale Brea
Assisted Living
285 West Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821
Brookdale Brea is an assisted living community in Brea, California, offering personalized support with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.
- Licensed capacity
- 110 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2007
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Brookdale Brea has operated for more than 19 years with 2 Type A findings on record, including 1 within the past three years, alongside a substantiated allegation from the same recent period.
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- Track record — Over more than 19 years of operation, the community has accumulated 2 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, covering issues affecting resident safety or care — and no administrative (Type B) citations, which is a narrow footprint for a community this size and tenure.
- Recent 3 years — Of the 2 lifetime Type A findings, 1 falls within the past three years, alongside frequent recent inspection activity (7 visits), so the record isn't purely historical — it includes a recent citation worth understanding.
- Complaints — One of the 2 investigated allegations was substantiated, a roughly 50% substantiation rate, and that finding occurred within the past three years rather than long ago.
- Operating tenure — Nearly two decades of continuous licensure gives this record real weight — the absence of Type B citations and the low overall citation count reflect a long, largely stable operating history for an 110-bed community.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306003639
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 11
Facility evaluation
May 1, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jul 29, 2025
Facility evaluation
Apr 29, 2025
Facility evaluation
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint investigation
Dec 31, 2024
1–5 of 11 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,900 / mo
- Studios
- $4,900 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $7,200 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
3 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
8 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 100 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families praise warm, attentive staff and a homey community at Brookdale Brea, but recurring billing surprises and a few serious care lapses make financial and care-plan clarity essential to confirm before moving in.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe caregivers and management as friendly, attentive, and quick to respond, often learning residents by name and going out of their way to help.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families repeatedly call the community clean, warm, and welcoming, with a smaller, homier feel compared to other places they toured.
- Dining — Many residents and families highlight restaurant-style dining with varied menus and attentive service, though a handful of reviews mention bland or inconsistent food quality.
- Activities — Reviewers frequently mention a full activities calendar including outings, live music, and themed events, though some wish staff encouraged more participation.
- Communication — Several families note that staff and management were responsive, explained services clearly, and kept them informed with newsletters and updates.
- Financial transparency — A notable number of reviews describe unexpected rent increases, unclear ancillary fees for showers or medication management, and sales promises that weren't kept, so families should get a detailed, itemized cost breakdown in writing before signing.
- Staff & care — A few reviews describe serious lapses such as medication errors and inconsistent attentiveness, so it's worth asking about staffing ratios, turnover, and how care plan changes or medical handoffs are handled.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — While most reviewers find the community clean, a few mention slow maintenance response, aging decor, or inconsistent housekeeping thoroughness worth checking during a tour.
- Value & pricing — Multiple reviewers note the cost is high relative to room size or income, so families should clarify how pricing tiers and add-on service charges scale as care needs increase.
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