Occupancy rate
67%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Sunwest
Assisted Living in Hemet
Brookdale Sunwest
Assisted Living in Hemet
Overview of Brookdale Sunwest
Greeting seniors and guests with a blissful environment, Brookdale Sunwest is an exceptional senior living community situated on North Lyon Avenue, Hemet, CA that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community offers a variety of well-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and villas. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with genuine helping hands from Brookdale Sunwest.
The community strives to know every resident individually to provide them with carefully curated activities to hone their interests and interactions better. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals all day while fostering a sense of belonging and familiarity for memory care residents with scheduled meal times. Brookdale Sunwest ensures seniors remain active and connected with a pet-friendly environment and wonderful amenities including a library, a beauty and barbershop, a theater, a game room, a fireside living room, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths.
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 4 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
40 / 60
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 21, 2014
CountyRiverside
Brookdale Sunwest is legally operated by Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation, and administrated by Theresa M. Ward.
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Theatre
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
ActivitiesActivities include fitness classes, crafting classes, and dementia-friendly activities.
Specific ProgramsAt Home Service
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
IL$2,600 per month
AL$4,805 per month
MC$7,230 per month
Food DescriptionDining services include healthy and delicious menu options with a focus on wellness.
Meals IncludedYes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 388 / 540 / 620 / 795 / 935 / 980 / 1,050 / 1,115 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale Sunwest
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
540 - 620 sq. ft
1 / 4
2 Bed
2
795 - 935 sq. ft
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
December 2, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (11 vs. California avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 13).↓ 54% better |
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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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 6 complaint visits.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 10).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in its two most recent annual inspections on November 25 and December 2, 2025. Earlier complaint investigations from 2023 to 2025 found all allegations unsubstantiated, including claims of inadequate staffing and physical abuse. The last substantiated deficiency was in December 2021, when inspectors cited insufficient staffing that posed a risk to resident safety.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Brookdale Sunwest is located in Hemet, California.
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hemet's city center to Brookdale Sunwest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 10.7 miles to nearest hospital (Menifee Global Medical Center)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Hemet The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hemet | 110 | No | 61 | 5 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 71.8% | A+ | Gateway Park Holdings Llc; California Senior Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hemet | 66 | No | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0% | A+ | Hacienda Hemet, Llc | Private Rooms |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hemet | 60 | Yes | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 66.7% | - | Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hemet | 49 | Yes | 47 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 81.6% | A+ | Buena Vista Al Llc; Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll | Private Studio |
| Brookdale at Home Hemet |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hemet | - | Yes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | A+ | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa |
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