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Brookdale Garden Grove

10200 Chapman Ave

Garden Grove, CA 92840

140 beds • Est. 1998 (27 years)


FYI Safety Score

3.1 Severe

Brookdale Garden Grove has 13 state citations (4 serious, 9 minor) and 11 verified complaints since 2021 across 31 inspections. A verified complaint confirmed that a memory care staff member forcefully handled a resident during a care change in July 2021, resulting in bruising to the resident's forearm; both staff involved were terminated following an internal investigation, and the facility notified local law enforcement, the Long Term Care Ombudsman, and the resident's family. A June 2024 complaint found staff transferred a resident into a delayed-egress memory care unit without providing the required 30-day notice or notifying the resident's authorized representative. An April 2024 complaint confirmed the facility did not issue a prorated refund as required by its own residency agreement. A November 2024 complaint found the facility updated a resident's care plan without notifying the authorized representative. The most recent inspection took place in January 2026.


Why we like it

Brookdale Garden Grove is a 140-bed assisted living community in Garden Grove, a centrally located Orange County city near Disneyland and the 22 Freeway corridor. Part of the Brookdale senior living network, this community offers one of the more budget-friendly options in Orange County.

The surrounding area provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and medical facilities along Beach Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard.

  • Memory care on the same campus

    Both assisted living and memory care are offered at this location. A resident can transition to memory care later without relocating to a different facility.

  • Facility-verified pricing from $2,300/month

    The starting price is verified by the facility — not an area estimate. A concrete number to work from when comparing options.

  • EMR-tracked care with outside-provider coordination

    Resident care is tracked via electronic medical record. Brookdale uses this to keep existing physicians and specialists updated on a resident's status.

  • FYI Safety Score 6.3

    Below FYI's 7.0 threshold. Ask specifically about recent inspection findings and what corrective steps have been taken.

  • 140-bed large-scale community

    At 140 beds, this is a large facility. Ask how care teams are structured and what staff-to-resident ratios look like on overnight shifts.

  • Base price excludes care-level add-ons

    The $2,300/month figure covers a base care tier. Additional assessed needs are billed separately — ask for the full rate card and how reassessments affect the monthly total.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Shared Room$2,300/mo
Studio$3,100/mo
1 Bedroom$4,030/mo

Memory Care

Shared Room$4,680/mo
Studio$6,430/mo
1 Bedroom$9,355/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

10200 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Amenities & Services

Emergency Call System
Memory Care Program
Dining
Housekeeping
Concierge
Activities Program
Beauty Salon
Library
Garden
Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Wi-Fi

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Brookdale Garden Grove?
Brookdale Garden Grove has a FYI Safety Score of 3.1 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 14 state citations and 12 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 35 inspections.
How much does Brookdale Garden Grove cost?
Brookdale Garden Grove starts at $2,300 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Brookdale Garden Grove offer memory care?
Brookdale Garden Grove does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Brookdale Garden Grove accept Medi-Cal?
Brookdale Garden Grove is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Brookdale Garden Grove last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Brookdale Garden Grove was on 2026-05-14. The facility has received 35 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Brookdale Garden Grove have?
Brookdale Garden Grove has 14 state citations and 12 verified complaints since 2021 across 35 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 3.1 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Brookdale Garden Grove been in operation?
Brookdale Garden Grove has been licensed for 27 years in Garden Grove, California, with a licensed capacity of 140 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
306000831
Size
140 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
August 25, 1998 (27 years)
Licensee
Summerville at Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation
Administrator
Jeri Miles
Phone
(714) 636-6453
Address
10200 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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