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Brookdale Sunwest
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Hemet, CA
Exterior view of Brookdale Sunwest building Bright common area with seating and natural light Cozy common area with comfortable seating and decorative fireplace Dining room with tables and chairs in a bright setting Welcoming reception area with plants and artwork

Brookdale Sunwest

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Hemet, CA
1001 N Lyon Ave, Hemet, CA 92545 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brookdale Sunwest

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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.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 60 Rank #1064 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1064th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #652 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd 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.
11 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #2017 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2017th 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.
4 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #998 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 998th 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.
67% This home usually has availability
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
40 / 60

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 21, 2014
CountyRiverside

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Safety & Compliance

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
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Game Room
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
ActivitiesActivities include fitness classes, crafting classes, and dementia-friendly activities
Specific ProgramsAt Home Service
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$2,600 per month
AL$4,805 per month
MC$7,230 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 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (71% 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. 212 This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% 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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th 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. 14 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 inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.20.69 This facility has 71% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 0.69).↓ 71% 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. 1116 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 613 This facility has had 54% fewer complaint visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer Rank #651 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st 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. 17 This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer
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. 510 This facility has had 50% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 388 / 540 / 620 / 795 / 935 / 980 / 1,050 / 1,115 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
540 - 620 sq. ft
2 Bed
2 Bed
1 / 4
2 Bed
2
795 - 935 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Sunwest

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Hemet

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Cottages at Hemet
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hemet
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,011 / 2,057
50
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,253 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #886 / 1,452
A+Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC And Hemet Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Yorkshire Village
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Hemet (East Hemet)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,943 / 2,057
48
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,281 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #223 / 1,452
-Dorten EnterprisesPrivate Room / Semi-Private Rooms
Buena Vista Assisted Living
AL
RC
Hemet
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,645
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,422 / 2,057
16
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,266 / 1,452
A+Buena Vista Al LLC And Buena Vista Assisted Living LlPrivate Studio
Hacienda Senior Living
AL
HC
MC
RC
Hemet
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,029 / 1,645
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #268 / 1,507
-A+Hacienda Hemet, LLCPrivate Rooms
Brookdale Sunwest
AL
IL
MC
Hemet
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,017 / 2,057
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
-Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Brookdale Sunwest is located in Hemet, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Sunwest

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%.

How long has Brookdale Sunwest been in business?

Brookdale Sunwest has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Sunwest have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Sunwest?

Yes, Brookdale Sunwest allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Sunwest?

Theresa M. Ward is the administrator of Brookdale Sunwest.

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