Brookdale Sunwest

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.

Facility Direct Line (951) 925-0822

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

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

40 / 60

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 21, 2014

CountyRiverside

Brookdale Sunwest is legally operated by Summerville At Cobbco Inc and Emeritus Corporation, and administered 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

Touring 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

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 11 total visits 6 complaint visits 4 official inspections 5 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

9 points above 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

Latest Inspection March 4, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations 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 assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.4	2	This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.2	3.3	This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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 assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	6	13	This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #654 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 654th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 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.
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 assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
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. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	5	10	This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better

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

The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed all safety equipment and emergency procedures were up to date.
A July 20, 2021 complaint investigation substantiated resident abuse by staff causing bruising, resulting in staff termination and an immediate health and safety risk citation.
Staffing adequacy complaints in August and November 2025 were investigated and found unsubstantiated, but a December 28, 2021 investigation substantiated insufficient staffing to meet resident needs.

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What does this home offer?

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

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

1 Bed

540 - 620 sq. ft

1 / 4

2 Bed

795 - 935 sq. ft

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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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Cottages at Hemet	AL	Hemet	110 Facility 110 CA AVG 103 Rank #642 / 1657	No	61 Facility 61 CA AVG 57 Rank #1013 / 2092	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 81 Rank #1156 / 1401	5	30 Facility 30 CA AVG 13 Rank #1261 / 1397	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 3 Rank #753 / 1164	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #738 / 1487	71.8% Facility 71.8% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #804 / 1368	A+	Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC And Hemet Mgr LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Yorkshire Village	AL HC MC RC	Hemet (East Hemet)	100 Facility 100 CA AVG 103 Rank #698 / 1657	No	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 57 Rank #1946 / 2092	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 81 Rank #1051 / 1401	5	34 Facility 34 CA AVG 13 Rank #1289 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #600 / 1164	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #738 / 1487	95.0% Facility 95.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #186 / 1368	-	Dorten Enterprises	Private Room / Semi-Private Rooms
Buena Vista Assisted Living	AL RC	Hemet	74 Facility 74 CA AVG 103 Rank #968 / 1657	Yes	47 Facility 47 CA AVG 57 Rank #1422 / 2092	77 Facility 77 CA AVG 81 Rank #925 / 1401	5	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #654 / 1397	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3 Rank #828 / 1164	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #886 / 1487	54.1% Facility 54.1% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1181 / 1368	A+	Buena Vista Al LLC And Buena Vista Assisted Living Ll	Private Studio
Hacienda Senior Living	AL HC MC RC	Hemet	66 Facility 66 CA AVG 103 Rank #1035 / 1657	No	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 57 Rank #1088 / 2092	-	-	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1397	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1164	25 Facility 25 CA AVG 13 Rank #235 / 1487	-	A+	Hacienda Hemet, LLC	Private Rooms
Brookdale Sunwest	AL IL MC	Hemet	60 Facility 60 CA AVG 103 Rank #1071 / 1657	Yes	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 57 Rank #2019 / 2092	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 81 Rank #398 / 1401	4	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #654 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 13 Rank #610 / 1487	66.7% Facility 66.7% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #913 / 1368	-	Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus Corporation	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

Who is the owner of Brookdale Sunwest?

Brookdale Sunwest is legally operated by Summerville At Cobbco Inc and Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Theresa M. Ward.

Is Brookdale Sunwest in a walkable area?

Brookdale Sunwest has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Sunwest?

Brookdale Sunwest's occupancy is 67%.

Does Brookdale Sunwest have different floorplan options?

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

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Sunwest?

Theresa M. Ward is the administrator of Brookdale Sunwest.

How many beds does Brookdale Sunwest have?

Brookdale Sunwest has 60 beds.

Has Brookdale Sunwest had any recent citations?

Brookdale Sunwest has had 2 recently reported citations.

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Inspection History

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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