5 state citations (4 serious, 1 minor) and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 20 inspections. The most recent substantiated finding involved a medication error in July 2025 when an untrained staff member administered 1 resident's prepared medications to a different resident; the recipient was closely monitored overnight, vitals were taken 3 times, and the resident remained stable with no adverse effects. The facility notified the responsible party, medical director, and nurse practitioner, who visited the following morning. An earlier 2021 incident involved a staff member failing to administer medications to 8 residents as ordered while signing records as given; the facility self-reported, initiated corrective action, and conducted staff in-service training. A September 2024 elopement of a memory care resident with known exit-seeking behavior was resolved when staff located the resident within 25 minutes. Annual inspections in 2022, 2024, and October 2025 found the physical plant, medication storage, fire safety equipment, and staffing documentation in compliance with no violations noted.
Silverado Brea is a 70-bed assisted living community in Brea dedicated exclusively to memory care. Part of the Silverado network, this North Orange County location features three care neighborhoods with varying levels of support for residents at different stages of dementia.
All staff complete a 40-hour dementia care certification program, and the community offers the Nexus brain-health program, a non-drug approach shown to improve cognition for those in earlier stages of memory impairment.
Exclusive memory care focus
Dedicated entirely to dementia care with three distinct neighborhoods providing varying levels of support for residents at different stages.
Dementia-certified staff
100% of associates complete a 40-hour dementia care certification program that exceeds state training requirements.
Nexus brain-health program
Internationally recognized, evidence-based program that uses non-drug approaches to improve cognition and function for those in earlier stages of dementia.
24-hour licensed nursing
Physician medical director, masters-level social worker, and licensed nurses on-site around the clock.
U.S. News recognition
Voted to the U.S. News Best Memory Care list for the third time, with an NPS score of 73.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 4 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Premium pricing
This is a premium memory care community — expect costs to reflect the specialized clinical staffing and programming.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
149 W Lambert Rd, Brea, CA 92821
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