Overview of Brookdale Murrieta

Live comfortably and safely with Brookdale Murrieta, an exceptional senior living community located on Jackson Avenue, Murrieta, CA, offering assisted living. With cozy and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community ensures relaxation and security. Prioritizing seniors’ independence and individuality, Brookdale Murietta ensures they receive proper care and assistance that best matches their unique needs and preferences.

Brookdale Murrieta strives to enhance its residents’ quality of life, encouraging them to keep doing their interests and interacting with their peers. The community serves chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals to cater to its residents’ dietary needs. With wonderful amenities including a courtyard and garden, a library, a game room, a fireside living room, a whirlpool, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, business centers, a piano, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths, the community ensures the leisure and wellness of its residents.

Bed community size
82-bed community Rank #898 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 898th out of 1648 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
19 years in operation Rank #401 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st out of 1494 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #597 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 597th out of 2087 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #755 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 755th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
63 / 82
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 1, 2007
CountyRiverside

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Murrieta is legally operated by Blc Chancellor-Murrieta Lh LLC, and administered by Cindy Garcia.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactQueen Ayers (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Private Dining Room
Billiards
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Whirlpool
Business Centers/Computers
Piano
ActivitiesFull calendar of activities including exercise classes, movie nights, and social events
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care, Signature Programs
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,110 per month

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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 Score Info 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.

7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #513 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 513th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per year (60% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (30% below)
Latest Inspection March 3, 2026

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. 410 This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better
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. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.82 This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1316 This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 913 This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better Rank #809 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
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. 710 This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025, found no deficiencies and all allegations of rough handling, unmet toileting, and lack of medical attention were unsubstantiated.
  • A prior April 10, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failures to notify family of falls, report falls to the agency, and staff threatening a resident, resulting in three cited deficiencies.
  • The February 26, 2021 complaint investigation substantiated insufficient staffing and untimely call button response, posing a potential health risk, with one deficiency cited for staff competence and numbers.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 380 / 608 / 760 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
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380 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1
608 - 760 sq. ft

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Murrieta

What neighborhood is Brookdale Murrieta in?

Brookdale Murrieta is in the California Oaks neighborhood of Murrieta.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Murrieta?

Brookdale Murrieta is legally operated by Blc Chancellor-Murrieta Lh LLC, and administered by Cindy Garcia.

Is Brookdale Murrieta in a walkable area?

Brookdale Murrieta has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Murrieta?

Brookdale Murrieta's occupancy is 77%.

Does Brookdale Murrieta have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Murrieta?

Yes, Brookdale Murrieta allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Murrieta?

Cindy Garcia is the administrator of Brookdale Murrieta.

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