Brookdale Garden Grove
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Garden Grove, CA

Brookdale Garden Grove

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Garden Grove, CA

Overview of Brookdale Garden Grove

If you’re seeking a vibrant lifestyle with a perfect balance of independence and support, Brookdale Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California, could be the right senior living community for you. Brookdale Garden Grove offers assisted living and memory care in well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community’s compassionate caregivers provide assistance with daily living for assisted living residents while their memory care neighborhood receives a person-centered memory care program provided by a highly skilled and nurturing team of professionals.

At Brookdale Garden Grove, residents find the care to fit their needs in one community. In addition to round-the-clock assistance, maintenance services, and housekeeping, residents enjoy deliciously prepared meals and participate in diverse activities such as fitness classes, shopping trips, and game nights. The community also provides various amenities for residents’ leisure and wellness, including a well-stocked library, a general store, a game room, beautiful outdoor areas, and wifi access for entertainment and long-distance communication with families and friends.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
118
Bed community size
140-bed community Rank #417 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
27 years in operation Rank #214 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 1,507 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #980 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 980th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #482 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 482nd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
118 / 140
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 25, 1998
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Garden Grove is legally operated by Summerville At Cobbco Inc and Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Brisseth Arrellano.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Game Room
Walking Paths
General Store
Piano
ActivitiesWith fitness classes, shopping trips, and game nights, residents have plenty of activities to choose from
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$3,210 per month
Memory Care$6,670 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy delicious and nutritionally balanced meals in an elegant dining room, with dementia-friendly menus for memory care residents.
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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (8% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (43% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1312 This facility has 8% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 8% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1010 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1010th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 94 This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.40.7 This facility has 43% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 43% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 3516 This facility has had 119% more total inspections than the California average (35 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 119% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2013 This facility has had 54% more complaint visits than the California average (20 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more Rank #1124 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1124th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 117 This facility has had 57% more other visits than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1510 This facility has had 50% more complaint investigations than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1 / 4
Studio
1
327 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1
514 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Garden Grove

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Garden Grove's city center to Brookdale Garden Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Garden Grove

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brookdale Valley View
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,645
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 58
Rank #529 / 2,057
30
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,414 / 1,452
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / Suite
Brookdale Garden Grove
AL
MC
Garden Grove
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #417 / 1,645
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 58
Rank #980 / 2,057
35
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,124 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #482 / 1,452
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Brookdale Garden Grove is located in Garden Grove, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Garden Grove

Who is the owner of Brookdale Garden Grove?

Brookdale Garden Grove is legally operated by Summerville At Cobbco Inc and Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Brisseth Arrellano.

Is Brookdale Garden Grove in a walkable area?

Brookdale Garden Grove has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Garden Grove?

Brookdale Garden Grove's occupancy is 84%.

How long has Brookdale Garden Grove been in business?

Brookdale Garden Grove has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Garden Grove have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Garden Grove on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Garden Grove?

Yes, Brookdale Garden Grove allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Garden Grove?

Brisseth Arrellano is the administrator of Brookdale Garden Grove.

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