Downey Retirement Center
Nursing Home · California, CA
Downey Retirement Center
Nursing Home · California, CA
Downey Retirement Center is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly located in Downey, California. It offers assisted living and memory care living options, providing a home-like environment for residents. The center features a variety of amenities and services to support the independence and well-being of its residents.
252-bed community Rank #85 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 1658 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
9 years in operation Rank #579 / 1365Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 579th out of 1365 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #338 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 338th out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 3, 2016
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198601838
Downey Retirement Center is legally operated by Brookshire Partners, and administrated by Brandie Mendibles.
Secured Perimeter
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Daily Meals
Medical Appointments
Housekeeping/Laundry Services
Large Dining Rooms
Family Room
Game Rooms
Tv Lounge
Library
Computer Room
Courtyards And Gardens
In-House Beauty Salon
In-House Transportation/Chauffeur Service
Elevator Access
Parking For Tenants And Guests
ActivitiesExtensive range of activities including music classes, arts and crafts, and exercise classes.
Specific ProgramsActivity Programs, Adult Education Classes
Food DescriptionDaily meals provided.
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
25 citations
51 total visits
41 complaint visits
5 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Below the California average for nursing homes.
California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100
Inspection score: 61 out of 100. Letter grade D-. Below the California average for nursing homes.
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
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (150% above)
• Citations per year (150% above)
• Total visits (219% above)
• Complaint visits (215% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Total citations (150% above)
• Citations per year (150% above)
• Total visits (219% above)
• Complaint visits (215% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
Latest Inspection
February 13, 2026
Citations
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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25 | 10 | This facility has 150% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (25 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 150% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
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5 | 2 | This facility has 150% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 150% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
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0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
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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.
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51 | 16 | This facility has 219% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (51 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 219% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
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41 | 13 | This facility has 215% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (41 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 215% 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.
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5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
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5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downey Retirement Center
Who is the owner of Downey Retirement Center?
The legal owner and operator of Downey Retirement Center is Brookshire Partners.
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.
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 recent deficiencies or citations?
Downey Retirement Center has had 25 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Downey Retirement Center?
Yes — there are 36 photos of Downey Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Downey Retirement Center?
(562) 869-2416 will put you in contact with the team at Downey Retirement Center.
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