Downey Community Health Center
Medicare-certified8425 IOWA STREET, Downey, CA 90241
Skilled Nursing
Medicare & Medicaid certifiedSprinkler systemsResident & family councilSkilled nursing & rehabilitation+1 more
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State licensedAssisted Living
Downey Retirement Center
Downey, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 6, 2026, 21 citations since 2021
About Downey Retirement Center
Downey Retirement Center brings together compassionate assisted living care with genuine community connection in Downey, California. We focus on supporting daily independence while providing the hands-on assistance our residents need, creating an environment where dignity and personal choice remain central.
Community at a glance
Capacity
252 residents
State license
#198601838, Licensed
Location
Downey, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
11500 Dolan Avenue, Downey, California 90241
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Downey Retirement Center. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Downey Retirement Center on August 6, 2026.
Since December 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 39 complaint visits and 5 other visits.
Inspectors issued 9 Type A citations and 12 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 29 complaints, and found 6 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 6, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
9
Type B citations
12
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 39 | 6 | 8 |
| Other visits | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jul 10, 2026, Aug 28, 2025, Jul 25, 2024, Sep 5, 2023, Aug 31, 2022.
Complaints
- August 6, 20261 unsubstantiated
- February 13, 20262 unsubstantiated
- January 6, 20261 unsubstantiated
- August 12, 20252 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 9 citations
- August 9, 20254 unsubstantiated
- June 28, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated
- June 28, 20253 unsubstantiated
- June 5, 20252 unsubstantiated
- June 5, 20251 unsubstantiated
- April 7, 20251 unsubstantiated
- April 7, 20251 unsubstantiated
- January 24, 20256 unsubstantiated
Showing the 12 most recent of 29.
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 198601838
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 252 residents
- Licensed since
- August 3, 2016
- Licensee
- Brookshire Partners
- Administrator
- Brandie Mendibles
Location
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11500 Dolan AvenueDowney, CA 90241
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Downey Retirement Center had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Downey Retirement Center 9 Type A citations and 12 Type B citations since December 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Downey Retirement Center last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 6, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Downey Retirement Center?+
The state investigated 29 complaints since December 2021. Of the allegations, 6 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 72 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.