Cogir of Brea has recorded 8 state citations (4 serious, 4 minor) and 9 verified complaints since 2023 across 30 inspections. The most serious substantiated findings include a 2025 citation for non-functional emergency call equipment and faulty room outlets in a resident's apartment, and a separate citation for medication mismanagement after inspectors found 3 patches applied to a resident whose prescription called for only 1 daily patch. In October 2024, kitchen staff walked off during dinner service, leaving residents without adequate meals; management returned voluntarily and a family member brought food to the community, and the state later cited the facility for insufficient staffing. Inspection reports from 2025 reference a new executive director and chef compared to those on staff in late 2024. The most recent complaint investigations in December 2025, covering soiled linens, odors, cleanliness, and food service quality, found all allegations unfounded.
Cogir of Brea is a 110-bed assisted living community in Brea, part of the Canadian-based Cogir Senior Living chain expanding across California. Located in North Orange County, the community offers the backing of a large operator with standardized programming and staffing.
Families should weigh the chain's resources against this location's inspection history before visiting.
Large operator backing
Part of the Cogir Senior Living chain, which brings corporate-level staffing, training programs, and operational consistency across its California communities.
Mid-size community
At 110 beds, large enough for varied programming and social opportunities while avoiding the institutional feel of the biggest campuses.
North Orange County location
Brea sits at the junction of the 57 and 90 freeways, with easy access to Fullerton, Placentia, and the rest of North Orange County for visiting families.
Below-average safety record
An FYI Safety Score of 4.3 reflects a pattern of inspection citations that families should ask about directly before making a decision.
Chain trade-offs
Corporate-managed communities can offer consistency but may feel less personalized than independently operated homes. Worth visiting to see how this location runs day to day.
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700 Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821
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$4,495/mo
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