Brookdale Garden Grove is a senior living community located in Garden Grove, California. The facility primarily offers assisted living and memory care services, providing individualized support for residents who need assistance with daily activities or are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents of Brookdale Garden Grove benefit from an environment designed to accommodate both their physical health needs and mental wellness, offering a range of care services and amenities.
The care team at Brookdale Garden Grove can provide up to 12-16 hours of nursing services, including wound care management, diabetes care, medication management, and incontinence care. Full assistance is available for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Physical and occupational therapy services are offered to help residents maintain and improve mobility and overall function. Ambulatory care is available, and the facility is able to provide hospice care when needed. For individuals living with memory impairment, Brookdale Garden Grove features a dedicated memory care program with specialized staff training and an environment designed to support those experiencing memory loss. This includes a mental wellness program and activities specifically targeted to memory care residents.
Additional amenities at Brookdale Garden Grove include on-site laundry and dry cleaning services, a barber and beauty salon, fitness programs, yoga, and various clubs and community groups to foster social engagement. The community accommodates additional healthcare needs, such as visits from Spanish-speaking and podiatry professionals. The facility places a strong emphasis on medication management and coordination with healthcare professionals.
Brookdale Garden Grove provides transportation services to help residents access both medical appointments and non-medical outings. Complimentary transportation is available, and the community also assists with arranging additional transportation as needed. These services enable residents to attend necessary medical appointments, participate in community activities, or run errands outside the facility.
Resident and family reviews generally characterize Brookdale Garden Grove as a clean and well-maintained community, with a welcoming atmosphere. The core care team and staff receive praise for their friendliness, helpfulness, and consistency, making transitions smoother for new residents and offering attentive personal care. The dining services feature restaurant-style settings and a diverse menu, though some residents have mentioned occasional variability in food quality. Activities and outings receive positive mentions, but there are some remarks about a desire for more variety and greater participation. Communication between staff and families is typically noted as open and responsive, particularly regarding medication management.
Several concerns have also been reported, including issues with administrative transparency regarding billing, occasional staffing shortages—especially in the memory care unit—and sporadic delays in housekeeping or supply delivery. Isolated reports of insufficient cleanliness and responsiveness for higher-needs residents in memory care units have been noted, often associated with staffing or management changes. Nevertheless, most residents and families express satisfaction with the level of assisted living care and the dedication of the caregiving staff, especially for those whose needs fit within the services offered at Brookdale Garden Grove. No notable changes or public developments in services or management have been reported as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $1,995 and range up to $5,231. The average price in the community is $2,595, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,162. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
