Despite 1 recent citation, 1 substantiated complaint across 10 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in March 2026.
View full state recordBrookdale Brea is a 110-bed assisted living community in Brea, a quiet residential city in North Orange County. Part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain, it combines national-scale resources with a strong local inspection record.
Brea offers a family-friendly setting with easy access to the rest of Orange County while maintaining a slower, more suburban pace.
Excellent safety record
Holds an FYI Safety Score of 9.4, one of the strongest among Brookdale locations in Southern California, reflecting consistently clean state inspections.
Quiet North Orange County setting
Brea is a residential city with a peaceful atmosphere, good restaurants, and easy freeway access to the rest of Orange County and the Inland Empire.
National operator backing
Part of Brookdale Senior Living with standardized care protocols, training programs, and corporate quality oversight.
Large community resources
At 110 beds, the community offers diverse activities, dining programs, and 24-hour staffing coverage.
Chain community trade-offs
As a Brookdale property, the experience follows corporate standards which can feel less personalized than independently operated communities.
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285 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
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$4,900/mo
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