Irvine, California

Brookdale Irvine

Assisted Living · Independent Living

10 Marquette, Irvine, CA 92612

Brookdale Irvine offers assisted living and independent living at its Irvine, California location.

Licensed capacity
155 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
August 2005

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #306002954Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
3
Complaints with substantiated allegations
5

AI summary

Brookdale Irvine has accumulated 8 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care — over 21 years of operation, with 3 of those occurring within the past three years alongside 5 substantiated allegations.

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  • Track record — Across 21 years of licensure the community has drawn 8 Type A and 10 Type B (administrative, paperwork-level) citations, a record that includes real findings rather than an isolated incident.
  • Recent 3 years — Of the lifetime Type A total, 3 were issued within the past three years, meaning more than a third of the severe findings are recent rather than confined to the distant past.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (34 lifetime, 14 in the past three years) far outnumber routine inspections (4 lifetime, 6 recent), indicating much of what is known about this community's compliance has come from complaints rather than scheduled reviews.
  • Severity — Of the 51 allegations investigated over the licensed period, 12 were substantiated, about 21%, with 5 of those substantiations occurring in just the last three years.
Ask the community
  1. 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
  2. 2.Can staff walk through what specifically led to the 3 recent Type A citations and what has changed operationally since?
  3. 3.Given that complaint investigations far exceed routine inspections here, what is the current process for residents or families to raise concerns internally before they escalate to a state complaint?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #306002954
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
4
Complaint investigation visits
34
Type A citations · most severe class
8
Type B citations · administrative
10
Substantiated allegations
12

Available reports · 44

  • Complaint investigation

    Jan 28, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jan 16, 2026

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Nov 24, 2025

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Oct 21, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Aug 4, 2025

    PDF

1–5 of 44 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$3,275 / mo
Studios
$3,275 / mo
Shared Rooms
$3,792 / mo
1-Bedroom
$5,155 / mo
2-Bedroom
$7,300 / 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

23 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Piano / Music room
  • Café / Bistro
  • On-site therapy rooms
  • Guest suites

Outdoor Spaces

7 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area
  • Patio seating areas
  • Putting green / Golf
  • Raised garden beds

Dining Options

9 features
  • Room service
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Altered-texture food options
  • 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

4 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery shopping & errands
  • Postal / Mail services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.9

Averaged from 100 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Brookdale Irvine consistently earns praise for friendly staff, strong dining, and an attractive location near UCI, but families should closely verify staffing levels and how costs escalate with higher care needs.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as warm, attentive, and quick to learn residents' names, with many praising nurses, caregivers, and the wellness team for personalized attention.
  • Dining — Food quality is one of the most frequently praised aspects, with residents highlighting variety, made-to-order options, and accommodations for dietary needs.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The community is often described as beautifully maintained with pleasant courtyards, gardens, and a resort-like, home-like feel that helps residents settle in comfortably.
  • Activities — Families and residents note a wide range of activities, from poetry and philosophy clubs to outings and entertainment, which many say keeps residents engaged and social.
  • Communication — Several reviewers highlight responsive sales and admissions staff, such as helpful coordination during move-in and prompt follow-up to inquiries.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — A recurring concern across several reviews is understaffing, particularly for call-button response times and higher-acuity care like transfers or incontinence support, so families should ask about staff-to-resident ratios at various care levels.
  • Financial transparency — Multiple reviewers report unexpected bill increases or unclear explanations when care needs rose, so it's worth clarifying upfront how pricing changes as care levels increase.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — While public areas are frequently called clean and well-kept, a handful of reviews mention inconsistent housekeeping in individual rooms or bathrooms worth confirming during a tour.
  • Value & pricing — Some families found costs high relative to the level of care received, especially for residents needing significant assistance, so it's worth asking how add-on care fees are structured.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

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