5401 E Centralia St
Long Beach, CA 90808
170 beds • Est. 2024 (2 years) • Get directions
Brittany House has 59 state citations (10 serious, 49 minor) and 32 verified complaints since 2023 across 75 inspections, with the most recent inspection on 3/2/2026. The facility expanded from memory care to assisted living in July 2024, and significant findings have continued through 2025. A December 2024 investigation substantiated that medications were not being dispensed as prescribed, with documentation discrepancies found in the records of all 5 residents reviewed. In November 2025, investigators confirmed that 3 of 4 caregivers were not trained to locate resident records for emergency personnel, and a separate complaint substantiated that a resident's call button had been stored in a drawer, leaving the resident unaware of its location. A further investigation that month found that a resident's foot, which had gone without medical attention despite visible blistering and swelling, became infected and required a toe amputation. Investigators also documented a case in which a resident believed to be sleeping was found unresponsive around midday in September 2025 and required hospital transport.
Brittany House is a 170-bed memory care and assisted living community in Long Beach that has specialized in Alzheimer's and dementia care for over two decades. The facility positions itself as a compelling alternative to traditional memory care nursing homes, with programming that includes nature walks, arts and crafts, bingo, sing-alongs, board games, book clubs, and birthday celebrations.
The community emphasizes keeping residents active and socially engaged rather than sedentary, and offers both in-person tours and virtual consultations.
Two decades of memory care specialization
Brittany House has been serving the Greater Los Angeles area for over 20 years with a specific focus on memory care. That depth of experience with Alzheimer's and dementia means established protocols, trained staff, and institutional knowledge that newer communities haven't built yet.
Robust activity program designed for cognitive engagement
Arts and crafts, sing-alongs, nature walks, board games, book clubs, and holiday celebrations — the activity calendar is varied and designed to stimulate cognitive function, not just pass time. These aren't token activities; they're the core of the memory care approach.
Alternative to skilled nursing in a residential setting
Brittany House explicitly positions itself as bridging the gap between retirement living and skilled nursing. For families trying to avoid the clinical feel of a nursing home while still getting specialized memory care, this framing is worth investigating in person.
Below-average safety record
The FYI Safety Score™ is 0.0 out of 10 (Poor), based on state inspection data. This is the lowest possible safety score, reflecting a very high number of citations and substantiated complaints. Families must investigate the inspection history in detail and speak directly with management about corrective actions before considering this facility.
170 beds is a large-scale memory care operation
Memory care works best with personalized, individualized attention. At 170 beds, maintaining that level of intimacy is a significant operational challenge. Ask about caregiver-to-resident ratios and how they ensure individualized care plans are actually followed.
Licensed under current operator for only 2 years
While the marketing references 20+ years of service, the current license was issued in 2024. Understand the history — whether this is a continuation of previous operations under new licensing, or a fundamentally different organization.
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5401 E Centralia St, Long Beach, CA 90808
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