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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Garden Grove is legally operated by Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation, and administrated by Brisseth Arrellano.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 57 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.6 | 2 | This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 30% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 35 | 16 | This facility has 119% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 119% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 20 | 13 | This facility has 54% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 54% worse |
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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.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies related to resident rights, supervision, and reporting incidents posing potential risks. The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025, cited one deficiency for failing to report a resident’s hospitalization, and civil penalties are being assessed. Multiple substantiated complaints since 2024 involved inadequate supervision, failure to notify representatives of placement changes, falsified physician reports, and failure to provide requested records or care planning participation.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Garden Grove's city center to Brookdale Garden Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.53 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at St Jude Medical Cnter Apheresis)
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Brookdale Garden Grove is located in Garden Grove, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Brookdale Valley View |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Garden Grove (West Garden Grove) | 160 | Yes | 76 | 4 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11
Rank
#132 / 1365 |
39.4%
Facility
39.4%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1225 / 1289 | Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Garden Grove |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Garden Grove | 140 | Yes | 62 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
11
Rank
#111 / 1365 |
84.3%
Facility
84.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#386 / 1289 | Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Garden Grove is Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation.
Brookdale Garden Grove has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Brookdale Garden Grove's occupancy is 84%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Garden Grove on this page.
Brisseth Arrellano is the administrator of Brookdale Garden Grove.
Brookdale Garden Grove has 140 beds.
Brookdale Garden Grove has had 16 recently reported deficiencies.
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