Downey Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · California, CA
Downey Retirement Center
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · California, CA
Operated by Brookshire Partners, Downey Retirement Center is a 252-bed assisted living and memory care community administered by Brandie Mendibles in Downey, California. It’s set up to serve residents needing daily activities support while maintaining as much independence as possible. It extends those services to include memory care for occupants with cognitive decline.
With licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on site, the center maintains 24-hour staffing. Services include rehabilitation and short-term rehab, respite care, and medical appointments. Residents can access daily meals, housekeeping and laundry services, and an array of activities, including music classes, arts and crafts, and exercise classes. The community also offers activity programs and adult education classes for residents interested in continued learning. It sits in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 83, meaning most errands can be finished on foot. The facility includes various amenities: large dining rooms, a family room and game rooms, TV lounge, library, computer room, courtyards and gardens, and an in-house beauty salon. In-house transportation and chauffeur service exist, and the building has elevator access and parking for residents and guests.
Areas requiring attention and continued oversight have been pointed out by state inspections.
Asking about how the community addresses inspection findings and continuous quality improvement is a must for families touring the home.
252-bed community Rank #84 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
10 years in operation Rank #706 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 706th 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #337 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 3, 2016
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198601838
Downey Retirement Center is legally operated by Brookshire Partners, and administered by Brandie Mendibles.
Secured Perimeter
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dining
Game Room
Library
Computers
Courtyard
Garden
Salon
Transportation
Parking
Daily Meals
Tv Lounge
Activitiesmusic classes, arts and crafts, exercise classes
Specific ProgramsActivity Programs, Adult Education Classes
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
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 (108% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (267% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (250% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Total citations (108% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (267% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (250% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 12 | This facility has 108% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 108% worse |
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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.
| 11 | 3 | This facility has 267% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 267% worse Rank #1309 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1309th 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 14 | 4 | This facility has 250% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 250% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 4 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
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.
| 51 | 16 | This facility has had 219% more total inspections than the California average (51 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 219% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 41 | 13 | This facility has had 215% more complaint visits than the California average (41 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 215% more Rank #1312 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1312th 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. |
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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.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has had 29% fewer other visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Downey Retirement Center | AL MC RESC RC | - | 252
Facility
252
CA AVG
103
Rank
#84 / 1,645 | No |
83
Facility
83
CA AVG
58
Rank
#337 / 2,057 | 51 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,312 / 1,387 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,309 / 1,433 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#706 / 1,507 | - | - | Brookshire Partners | - |
| The Watermark at Napa Valley | AL IL MC | Napa | 240
Facility
240
CA AVG
103
Rank
#99 / 1,645 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,323 / 2,057 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#729 / 1,452 | A+ | 4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
58
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,507 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#868 / 1,452 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| La Vida Del Mar | AL IL MC | Solana Beach (Eden Gardens) | 130
Facility
130
CA AVG
103
Rank
#484 / 1,645 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,011 / 2,057 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#43 / 1,507 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#308 / 1,452 | A+ | La Vida Del Mar Associates And Srg Servco Management | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunny Rose Glen | AL MC | Menifee (Sun City) | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1,645 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,048 / 2,057 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#540 / 1,507 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#758 / 1,452 | A+ | Menifee Assisted Living LLC Dba Sunny Rose Sr. Lvng | Semi-Private Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about Downey Retirement Center
Who is the owner of Downey Retirement Center?
Downey Retirement Center is legally operated by Brookshire Partners, and administered by Brandie Mendibles.
Is Downey Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Downey Retirement Center has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Downey Retirement Center been in business?
Downey Retirement Center has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Downey Retirement Center?
No, Downey Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Downey Retirement Center?
Brandie Mendibles is the administrator of Downey Retirement Center.
How many beds does Downey Retirement Center have?
Downey Retirement Center has 252 beds.
Has Downey Retirement Center had any citations?
Downey Retirement Center has had 25 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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