Downey Retirement Center
Downey Retirement Center
Operated by Brookshire Partners, Downey Retirement Center is a 252-bed assisted living and memory care community administered by Brandie Mendibles in Downey, California. It’s set up to serve residents needing daily activities support while maintaining as much independence as possible. It extends those services to include memory care for occupants with cognitive decline.
With licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site, the center maintains 24-hour staffing. Services include rehabilitation and short-term rehab, respite care, and medical appointments. Residents can access daily meals, housekeeping and laundry services, and an array of activities, including music classes, arts and crafts, and exercise classes. The community also offers activity programs and adult education classes for residents interested in continued learning. It sits in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 83, meaning most errands can be finished on foot. The facility includes various amenities: large dining rooms, a family room and game rooms, TV lounge, library, computer room, courtyards and gardens, and an in-house beauty salon. In-house transportation and chauffeur service exist, and the building has elevator access and parking for residents and guests.
Areas requiring attention and continued oversight have been pointed out by state inspections.
Asking about how the community addresses inspection findings and continuous quality improvement is a must for families touring the home.
252-bed community Rank #85 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 1657 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
9 years in operation Rank #703 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 703rd out of 1487 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #338 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 338th out of 2092 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 3, 2016
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198601838
Downey Retirement Center is legally operated by Brookshire Partners, and administered by Brandie Mendibles.
Secured Perimeter
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Daily Meals
Medical Appointments
Housekeeping/Laundry Services
Large Dining Rooms
Family Room
Game Rooms
Tv Lounge
Library
Computer Room
Courtyards And Gardens
In-House Beauty Salon
In-House Transportation/Chauffeur Service
Elevator Access
Parking For Tenants And Guests
Activitiesmusic classes, arts and crafts, exercise classes
Specific ProgramsActivity Programs, Adult Education Classes
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
25 citations
51 total visits
41 complaint visits
5 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1156 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (150% above)
• Citations per year (150% above)
• Total visits (219% above)
• Complaint visits (215% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Total citations (150% above)
• Citations per year (150% above)
• Total visits (219% above)
• Complaint visits (215% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
Latest Inspection
February 13, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 10 | This facility has 150% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 150% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 5 | 2 | This facility has 150% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 150% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 51 | 16 | This facility has 219% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (51 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 219% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 41 | 13 | This facility has 215% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 215% worse Rank #1313 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1313th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Compare Assisted Living around the area
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876 | No | - | 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412 | No | - | 24 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Downey Retirement Center | AL MC RESC RC | - | 252 | No | - | 83 | - |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220 | No | - | 69 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190 | No | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Downey Retirement Center
Who is the owner of Downey Retirement Center?
Downey Retirement Center is legally operated by Brookshire Partners, and administered by Brandie Mendibles.
Is Downey Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Downey Retirement Center has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of Downey Retirement Center?
Brandie Mendibles is the administrator of Downey Retirement Center.
How many beds does Downey Retirement Center have?
Downey Retirement Center has 252 beds.
Has Downey Retirement Center had any citations?
Downey Retirement Center has had 25 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Downey Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 36 photos of Downey Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Downey Retirement Center?
Downey Retirement Center is located at CA.
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