Brookdale Sunwest
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.
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Sunwest
Brookdale Sunwest, a 740‑type assisted‑living facility in Hemet, California, has undergone a series of unannounced annual inspections and a separate complaint investigation that together paint a picture of generally strong compliance and a single documented lapse in staff conduct.
In November 2021, an inspection focused on infection control found no deficiencies: the facility maintained adequate hand hygiene supplies, a clear COVID‑19 monitoring protocol, and a designated infection‑control lead. The same year, a separate complaint investigation into a staff member’s mishandling of a resident was substantiated. The investigation revealed that the staff member had grabbed a resident’s arm while attempting to retrieve another resident’s purse, causing bruising. The agency’s records review confirmed the resident’s injury, and the employee was terminated two days after the incident. This incident led to a formal substantiation of the complaint and underscored the importance of adherence to resident‑care guidelines.
A subsequent inspection in November 2023 expanded the review to the Assisted Living and Memory Care Unit, the kitchen, dining area, medication storage, and emergency preparedness. The evaluator noted that the physical plant, resident rooms, and bathrooms met regulatory standards, that food supplies met the required perishable and non‑perishable inventory, and that medication administration was recorded electronically with appropriate lockout controls. The facility’s fire, smoke, and carbon‑monoxide detection systems were operational, and the staff possessed current criminal clearance and first‑aid credentials. No deficiencies were cited.
The most recent unannounced visit in late November 2024 confirmed continued compliance across all examined areas. The evaluator observed that the facility maintained updated emergency and disaster plans, that all exits remained clear, and that fire‑extinguishing equipment had been inspected within the previous month. Staff documentation, training records, and resident files were complete, and the kitchen and medication rooms remained secure. The repeated absence of deficiencies over three consecutive annual visits suggests that Brookdale Sunwest has effectively addressed any prior concerns and has established a consistent, high‑quality environment for its residents.
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
Facility Overview
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Facility ID
Unique ID assigned by the California Department of Social Services for this licensed facility.
336426239
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Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal.
LICENSED
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility’s license was first issued by the state.
November 21, 2014
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
SUMMERVILLE AT COBBCO INC; EMERITUS CORPORATION
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County
The county where the facility is located.
RIVERSIDE
Inspection & Compliance
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All Visits
Sum of inspections, complaint visits, and other administrative visits.
6 visits
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Inspections
Formal inspections conducted by the state’s licensing division.
3 inspections
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
3 complaints
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Citations
Number of deficiencies or violations found during inspections.
1 citation
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Official Report
Opens the facility's official licensing and inspection record on the state regulatory portal.
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, 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
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2.2 miles from city center
1001 N Lyon Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
Email:[email protected]
Phone:951-925-0822
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Home Care
Hospice Care
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Respite Care
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+, 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).
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CA Specifics:
County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
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Income Limits:
~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
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CA Specifics:
Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
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Income Limits:
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
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CA Specifics:
Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
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Asset Limits:
Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
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CA Specifics:
Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
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Income Limits:
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual).
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CA Specifics:
Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
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General:
Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
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Income Limits:
No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
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Asset Limits:
Not applicable; need-based.
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CA Specifics:
High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
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Asset Limits:
Not applicable; income-focused.
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CA Specifics:
High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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Beds shows the number of beds currently filled in each community agianst the total number of beds. Higher occupied beds usually indicates strong demand and reputation, while lower occupancy may suggest more availability for new residents.
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Community
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Occupancy
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Beds
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Home Revenue
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Owner
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CCN
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| DEVONSHIRE | 83.8% | 99 | $13,290,806.00 | CHANCELLOR HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS INC | 56095 |
| MANOR CARE OF HEMET CA LLC | 88.8% | 178 | $20,428,111.00 | 555297 | |
| MEADOWBROOK HEALTH CARE CENTER | 85.5% | 64 | $7,502,775.00 | MARASIGAN, MARIO | 55401 |
| RAMONA REHABILITATION & POST ACUTE C | 90.4% | 104 | $16,008,824.00 | LELAND, ROBIN | 56214 |
| SAN JACINTO HEALTHCARE | 93.2% | 99 | $11,195,147.00 | BERTUMEN, MARIO | 55223 |
| THE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER | 60.7% | 106 | $16,203,876.00 | FREEDOM PROPERTIES-HEMET LLC | 555463 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
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