3 serious and 1 minor state citations across 19 state inspections, with 2 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in September 2026.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
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.
Memory care only — no mixed population
Silverado Brea is dedicated entirely to dementia care, with three distinct care neighborhoods serving residents at different stages of memory impairment.
Nexus brain-health program
An evidence-based, non-drug cognitive program. Academic research cited by Silverado found a statistically significant 60% improvement in cognition among Nexus participants versus those without the program.
100% dementia-certified staff — 40-hour requirement
Every associate completes a 40-hour classroom and hands-on dementia care certification that exceeds California state training requirements.
U.S. News Best Memory Care 2025-26 — third time ranked
Ranked to the U.S. News Best Memory Care list for 2025-26, the third time Silverado Brea has received the designation. NPS of 73 based on verified family surveys.
Average safety record
3 serious and 1 minor citations across 19 state inspections, with 2 verified complaints. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.
Starting price is $11,000/month
Facility-verified pricing starts around $11,000/month — well above the California memory care average. Ask which care neighborhood and room type that reflects.
Three-neighborhood model — ask which fits your loved one's stage
The three neighborhoods correspond to different dementia stages. Confirm which neighborhood your loved one would enter and what triggers a move to a higher level.
Large 70-bed community — ask about staffing ratios per neighborhood
At 70 beds across three neighborhoods, the resident-to-staff ratio per unit may vary. Verify nurse and caregiver coverage for the specific neighborhood you're considering.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
149 W Lambert Rd, Brea, CA 92821
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