My father-in-law has been at Brookdale Brea for about two months, and he likes it there. The staff is very attentive and seems to care a lot. They let us have lunch there, and the food was very good. The facilities are very nice, and they have activities. It's very clean, kept up, and updated. My father-in-law says the food is sometimes not good, though.
285 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
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Reviews of Brookdale Brea
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Brea
August 15, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
March 27, 2018
I visited this facility
Brookdale Brea was a wonderful facility. The people were very friendly. The rooms were more like a single studio. It came with a space for a small refrigerator and room for your own bed, cabinet, and small accessory items. They had larger rooms available, but that's not what I was looking for. They had a large activity room, a large walking space for your dogs, domino games, a lot of outings, and shuttle buses that would take you to your appointments.
August 21, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We selected Brookdale Brea because of the location and 24/7 respite care. Their staff was incredibly responsive and attentive. Their facility is sharp, clean, and well maintained. For the respite care, everything is provided. There is a bed, sitting area, TV, a chest drawer, chairs, and a kitchenette, which has a coffee maker and a microwave. They've been fantastic. The staff was very personal. Everybody knows everybody's name. From the kitchen staff to the front desk to the care providers, they're making an effort to get to know the people who are staying at their facility. They make it very intimate and personal which is remarkable at this day and age in nursing care homes. I've never tasted the food, but my mother said it was good.
January 14, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale Brea looked nice and clean, and the staff seemed to be very nice. The few residents we saw were polite and nice. The tour was informative. In general, the place was fine. There was a mini patio in the central court.
March 08, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale was a nice place, but they only have assisted living, not memory care, and it's too expensive. It's an older place, but they recently remodelled.
February 15, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Brea was just average. The rooms were small. The staff was excellent. The dining area was good and had good food.
January 15, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brookdale Brea is an excellent facility. I have a friend who has resided there for about four years now. I knew about this facility because I go and visit her once every couple of months. They have a very good and pleasant staff. The rooms and apartments there are very clean and neat. I've been there when my friend was eating, and I'm just impressed that she can order off a menu. The food looked good and healthy, too. I was also impressed that they have their own beauty shop and barber shop there. They have a game room and a movie room where residents can go and watch movies. There's a possibility as well of taking a little dog for a walk. They have everything that is needed. I would highly recommend this place; however, it's just too expensive for us.
November 29, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Brea was OK, but it wasn’t one I would choose to go to. The place wasn’t as nice-looking inside; it didn’t have a lot of appeal. I didn’t like their dining plan, and I wasn’t impressed with the menu.
June 29, 2015
I visited this facility
I thought Brookdale Brea was depressing. The colors were dark. The elderly were just sitting around, and nobody was interacting with them. It just seemed like a lobby of a hotel rather than a home. The staff was very nice. The rooms were beautiful. I did not have any issue with the rooms. It was just more of the layout of the assisted living senior apartments.
May 13, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Brea was very small. I did not like the location or the parking. If there was one thing they can improve on, it would be the parking situation. My mom still drives, and it was very difficult to get into. It was very clean.
November 11, 2014
I visited this facility
Emeritus at Brea was a nice facility. The rooms were actually pretty big, but it was just really expensive. My mom was on a pretty limited budget, so I had to throw that one out. Also, I didn't like the location of the facility. It was near the freeway and on a very major street. It had the same options and it was a much bigger facility with bigger room, but it was pretty expensive.
October 28, 2014
I visited this facility
We went to Emeritus at Brea. It was a lovely facility. My parents would have probably gone there in a heartbeat, but they were very limited in their finances. At the time of the visit, they gave us lunch and they showed us the entire place. It was a lovely facility and we were treated very kindly. Also, the food was wonderful. Everyone was very caring and that was important. I would absolutely recommend Emeritus at Brea.
September 30, 2014
I visited this facility
The atmosphere in Emeritus at Brea was very nice. The rooms appeared to be adequate; the second floor has a little balcony. The activities available seemed to be adequate for the elderly people. The availability of being taken to the store or doctor’s facility or to shopping is something that the facility has to offer because the people that are there generally don’t drive, so they rely on someone to supply transportation. The eating area was nice. The menu looked better than what I have at home.
September 12, 2014
I visited this facility
Emeritus at Brea was gorgeous. I couldn’t get over how nice it was. It looked like a great place to live -- and spacious. They get two meals a day and eat like a family. They had good parking, and the staff is very friendly, approachable, and outgoing. It seemed like there was always somebody available. But it would be out of the way for the other two sisters, and I just think that Ed is not ready for that yet.
August 26, 2014
I visited this facility
Emeritus at Brea is a very nice place. They’re very clean. The surroundings are absolutely gorgeous. The people are great; they’re friendly. The staff is good. They’re also very prompt when somebody needs them. They do have activities for the clients. The residents seem to really like it there.
March 28, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We are very happy with Emeritus at Brea. Everything there is good. My dad likes the food, and he gets good care there. We are happy with it. His room actually has a balcony with a sliding glass door. My dad has a table, chairs, television, a dresser, a bed, a recliner chair, a separate bathroom, and a pretty large closet.
October 18, 2013
I visited this facility
My mom liked the proximity of Emeritus to her doctor and shopping. She liked the neighborhood. We had lunch there and the food was fine. The residents looked well taken care of.
July 31, 2013
I visited this facility
Emeritus at Brea was really nice and clean. Their dining room was nice. Everything was top notch. It was just too far from us and they were full at that time. They had no more room available. Had it been closer to us, I would have placed her there. Also, it was too big, I was afraid that my mother will get lost there.
July 12, 2013
I visited this facility
The location of Emeritus at Brea was convenient for my sister, that's why we chose to check this place for her. It is in the same neighborhood that she is living in now, so friends would not have to go further distance to find her should she decide to choose this place. The facility is very clean. We did check the rooms and I found them to be a little smaller than I had hoped for. However, price-wise, all of the services that go with the facility would probably offset the size of the rooms. Their dining room was nice. The sales staff that I met were very nice. Residents that I got to talk to seemed content. I think that pets are welcomed in this facility. It is a nice perk for people that had pets. However, they don't have very many gardens for people to enjoy very much. They could improve on this. Another thing I would like this facility to have is maybe if they can have a private dining area with a kitchen for a family to come in and cook a special meal so that they can have a meal together with their loved one who is staying in this facility. That would be nice.
June 07, 2013
I visited this facility
Emeritus at Brea is very, very nice. The staff were very helpful and the minute I walked in they got somebody to talk to me and gave me a tour. The facilities were very nice but was a bit expensive and I cannot afford it.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Brea
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- General Store
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Resident Capacity: 110
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 60
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 306003639
About Brookdale Brea
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.
Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.
Through special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.
Amenities and Services
- Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication management
- Dining assistance and special diets
- Assistance with reminders and redirection
- Escorts and assistance with walking
- Emergency response call system
- Housekeeping
- Laundry and linen service
*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included.
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