Brookdale Brookhurst in Westminster, California, sits in northern Orange County and offers several senior living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, continuing care retirement community services, and at-home care, so you see people really stay there through all the stages, whether they need a little help or full nursing care or help with memory. Some folks choose two-bedroom or one-bedroom floorplans with private rooms and suites, and there are shared rooms too, each with kitchenettes or larger living areas depending on the plan, and the bedrooms use soft lighting and personal touches to help make it peaceful. There are community living rooms with comfortable chairs and game tables that get warm natural light, while foyer areas, private dining rooms with chandeliers and artwork, and shared dining spaces with white linens all try to feel home-like. Residents can eat in the bistro, enjoy meals with Anytime Dining or room service, and get special diet support if needed, and if someone needs dining assistance, the staff can help.
Families and residents find courtyards and outdoor common areas with lush landscaping and lots of comfortable seating, and activities take place both indoors and outside, like stretching classes, art classes, educational lectures, brain fitness programs, karaoke, and trips. There's a library, salon and beautician on site with shampoo stations and dryers, and pets like cats or dogs are allowed if someone wants, with pet care provided. The community offers devotional services both on and off site, covers laundry and linen needs, and provides regular housekeeping, so people don't have to worry about chores.
Brookdale Brookhurst has a full-time activity director and schedules clubs, special events, and cultural enrichment programs, so people have things to do daily. The staff is on site and available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and they can give help with bathing, dressing, medication management, reminders, redirection, and walking, and even handle insulin injections and pain management if needed. The memory care area stands apart, purpose-built to care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are security features like alarm bracelets to help prevent wandering and keep people safe, especially if they're an elopement risk or prone to acting out. The team understands transitions can be hard and supports residents and their families with counseling, care planning resources, and evaluation of needs.
They've won awards including Best of Senior Living and All-Star for activity and friendliness, which says something about the team's long experience and the honest care they give each day, showing compassion without putting on a show. Transportation and parking are available if someone wants to go out or has a car, and Brookdale's staff can explain care options in simple terms and adjust the help offered from light touch to heavy or total care as someone's needs change. Along with regular care, hospice and respite care are also options, so residents or families can plan ahead. Brookdale Brookhurst puts wellness first and tries to create an environment where people feel respected and safe but also as independent as possible, and when people move in, many end up staying for years because the range of care and daily support covers most needs as time goes by.
People often ask...
Brookdale Brookhurst offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,310 per month.
Brookdale Brookhurst offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 14 photos of Brookdale Brookhurst on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 15302 Brookhurst St, Westminster, CA, 92683.
Yes, Brookdale Brookhurst offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
42
Inspections
7
Type A Citations
2
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
29 Jul 2025
29 Jul 2025
Found no evidence that privacy for residents in shared suites was compromised. Found the allegation that staff removed a resident’s door inappropriately to be unfounded.
15 Jul 2025
15 Jul 2025
Found no deficiencies after reviewing medication storage and administration, speaking with staff, and observing meals; medications were stored in locked carts on different floors and administered per physician's orders, and residents ate breakfast and lunch in the dining area. An exit interview with the executive director was conducted.
11 Jul 2025
11 Jul 2025
Found no deficiencies today in the annual review; records reviewed were complete and the living areas, food service, and safety systems appeared well maintained. Noted one emergency bathroom pendant did not signal on the first test, but staff responded promptly on the second test.
10 Jun 2025
10 Jun 2025
Found that the allegation that staff verbally threatened a resident with eviction and the allegation that staff spread lies about a resident were unsubstantiated.
10 Jun 2025
10 Jun 2025
Investigated medication error incident; observed a resident was fine and using an oxygen machine, with health and safety checks showing no issues and the place clean and organized. Reviewed the resident file and conducted an exit interview with the executive director.
20 Feb 2025
20 Feb 2025
Found that a resident sustained multiple pressure injuries due to neglect. A civil penalty is pending determination.
24 Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024
Found that a staff member engaged in sexual misconduct toward a resident, including repeated sexually explicit conversations, showing explicit images on a personal phone, entering the resident's room without knocking, offering to assist with dressing despite the resident's independence, and taking photos of the resident while they slept.
13 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Reviewed amended licensing documents during an unannounced case-management visit with the executive director and conducted an exit interview.
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Found no health and safety concerns or deficiencies at the site, with the area clean and organized and food supplies adequately stocked, and medications, sharps, and toxins properly stored. Resigned before investigation results; separation recorded on August 7, 2024, and an exit interview conducted with the administrator.
13 Aug 2024
13 Aug 2024
Amended report reviewed and case management conducted during unannounced visit by Licensing Program Analyst.
§ 9058
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Found no health and safety concerns during the visit.
§ 9058
19 Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024
Identified a deficiency during an unannounced visit. Observed residents engaging in activities, proper medication storage, functioning safety and emergency systems, and hazard-free common areas.
19 Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024
Identified deficiency in care and safety protocols during inspection of the facility. Residents and staff files were in compliance, but improvements needed in emergency response and hazardous substances management.
§ 9058
§ 87465
11 Jul 2024
11 Jul 2024
Found that a resident had an unwitnessed fall resulting in a hip fracture and was left on the floor for at least 24 hours, with no one noticing for a day or more. Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove that lack of care and supervision caused the injury.
11 Jul 2024
11 Jul 2024
Confirmed lack of staff supervision led to resident being left on the floor for an extended period of time, resulting in injury, but unable to determine if lack of care and supervision directly caused the injury.
§ 87464(f)(1)
24 Apr 2024
24 Apr 2024
Determined that the financial abuse allegation involved an individual who was not employed here. Found the claim unfounded and dismissed.
24 Apr 2024
24 Apr 2024
Determined the financial abuse allegation was unfounded based on interviews and documentation reviewed.
16 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
Investigated allegations that a resident did not receive adequate care and supervision, resulting in several falls. Found there was not enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
16 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
Confirmed lack of care and supervision resulting in multiple resident falls, but unable to prove the allegation occurred.
01 Apr 2024
01 Apr 2024
Found insufficient evidence to confirm the allegation of lack of care and supervision resulting in an unstageable wound.
01 Apr 2024
01 Apr 2024
Investigated a complaint alleging a lack of care leading to a resident's unstageable wound, but found insufficient evidence supporting the claim.
§ 87750(f)(2)
09 Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024
Investigated the allegation that a resident sustained multiple falls due to lack of care and supervision; two staff interviews did not corroborate the claim, noting the resident pressed a pendant and staff responded within nine minutes, with 911 called and the resident hospitalized for an unrelated issue. Documentation showed the resident could bathe and dress, had a fall on January 30, 2024, is no longer residing there, and is in skilled nursing for a condition unrelated to the fall; based on the evidence, it could not be determined whether the allegation occurred as reported.
09 Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024
Investigated an allegation regarding a resident's multiple falls due to lack of care and supervision and found it unsubstantiated, as evidence was insufficient to prove or disprove the claim. Conducted interviews and document reviews indicated that staff responded appropriately to a single fall incident, and the resident, who had a history of falls, was later admitted to skilled nursing for unrelated issues.
§ 87464(f)(1)
04 Oct 2023
04 Oct 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff do not respond to resident calls on the signal system; three of four residents denied it, while pendants tested in four rooms showed response times from 40 seconds to 13 minutes 10 seconds and some residents reported 15–30 minutes. Investigated the allegation that the signal system is not functioning properly; residents reported intermittent issues with pendants and replacements within 15 minutes, one staff member said it usually works, and there was not enough evidence to prove or refute either allegation.
04 Oct 2023
04 Oct 2023
Investigated allegations of staff not responding promptly to resident calls and signal system malfunction, with conflicting information leading to the findings being inconclusive.
25 May 2023
25 May 2023
Investigated five allegations related to pendant response times, water quality, odor, pests, and restroom supplies, and found no evidence to support the pendant response claim; pendant checks showed responses of 10–14 minutes, while some residents reported delays of 15–30 minutes. Found no water contamination, no persistent odor, and no insect infestation, though a minority of interviews noted occasional insects or occasional shortages of toiletries in public restrooms.
25 May 2023
25 May 2023
Investigated multiple allegations at the facility, including slow staff response to pendants, serving of contaminated water, unpleasant odors, insect presence, and lack of bathroom toiletries. Determined most allegations were unfounded, but lack of conclusive evidence led to some being unsubstantiated, with no citations issued following the visit.
10 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
Found that the allegation that parts of the building had no hot water from 1/28/2023 to 2/4/2023 affected at least five resident rooms. Repairs were completed on 2/4/23, with residents and staff verifying the issue, and hot water measured at 113–115°F in several rooms and a first-floor restroom.
§ 87303(e)(2)
10 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
Confirmed lack of hot water in several rooms at the assisted living facility from 1/28/23 to 2/4/23. Residents and staff were affected, but accommodations were made for those impacted.
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Found no deficiencies related to infection control and no active COVID-19 cases, with temperature screening and precaution signs in place. Issued an advisory note.
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Confirmed clean, sanitary conditions and compliance with regulations during an inspection of infection control measures at the facility.
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Found an unannounced annual visit completed; no active COVID-19 cases and residents appeared clean and well cared for. Required postings and hand-washing signs were in place; restrooms had ample soap/sanitizer and were clean; temperatures were taken daily and documented; disaster and evacuation plans were in place; back-up emergency food, water, and PPE were available; no citations noted.
14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021
Confirmed no active covid-19 cases and observed clean, well-cared-for residents during an unannounced visit.
09 Jun 2021
09 Jun 2021
Investigated allegations that a resident died under questionable circumstances, residents were left in soiled diapers due to understaffing, care and supervision were lacking, mold existed, and the place was in disrepair. Reviewed records showed the resident died on February 8, 2021 from cardiorespiratory failure with Covid-19 underlying; not enough evidence to confirm the remaining claims, and no deficiencies were issued.
09 Jun 2021
09 Jun 2021
Investigated an alleged coffee spill burn to a resident on October 16, 2021 and concerns about delays in medical care; found the burn was treated at the scene and the resident later declined hospital care, with interviews not providing enough evidence to prove violations. No deficiencies were observed.
09 Jun 2021
09 Jun 2021
Investigated allegations of resident care found to be without substantial proof.
29 Oct 2020
29 Oct 2020
Investigated allegations that a staff member yelled at residents and failed to provide care; interviews with residents and staff and a review of the staff member’s file did not corroborate the allegations.
29 Oct 2020
29 Oct 2020
Found no evidence of staff mistreating residents or neglecting their care needs based on interviews with residents and staff members.
12 Jun 2020
12 Jun 2020
Confirmed incident report details with facility during case management visit via telephone.
31 Jan 2020
31 Jan 2020
Confirmed by Licensing Program Analyst during unannounced visit that staff member in question was not hired by the facility.
§ 87465(g)
09 Dec 2019
09 Dec 2019
Confirmed a resident got lost on the way to a medical appointment and was returned by the police, leading to a new diagnosis of Dementia and relocation to memory care.
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Confirmed allegations of inadequate care, lack of notification to family members, and damage to property during a room change.
