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Pleasant Hills Home Care in Brea, CA

Pleasant Hills Home Care is a memory care community in Brea, CA.

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Pleasant Hills Home Care

1014 W Dorothy Dr, Brea, CA 92821

To contact a resident: (714) 720-4159

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 24 reviews
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Pleasant Hills Home Care Costs & Pricing

Pleasant Hills Home Care offers a range of living accommodations with pricing that reflects its commitment to quality care in a competitive market. For semi-private rooms, the monthly cost is set at $4,500, which is notably higher than the median costs in both Orange County and across California. Private rooms and one-bedroom units are priced at $5,000 each, again exceeding state and county averages. Specifically, while Orange County's private room costs average around $4,104 and one-bedroom units at $4,380, Pleasant Hills maintains its premium position by prioritizing personalized care and community well-being. This investment in luxurious surroundings and dedicated support may appeal to those seeking an enhanced living experience for themselves or their loved ones.

Floor plansPleasant Hills Home CareOrange CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,500$3,431$3,333
Private$5,000$4,104$3,939
1 Bedroom$5,000$4,380$4,340

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Overall Review of Pleasant Hills Home Care

common 17 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel dependable and caring

Residents describe caregivers who are courteous, compassionate, and dependable in daily support.

Across the reviews, families and clients repeatedly emphasize the day-to-day care they received, including help with routines like bathing, dressing, mobility support, and household tasks. Multiple reviewers also mention professionalism and trustworthiness, along with caregivers who show up on time and provide patient, kind support. A few reviews also note continuity when the same caregiver is available for multiple months, which residents say made a noticeable difference.

common 7 reviews mention this

Communication and vitals tracking

Residents highlight communication that includes updates, documentation, and responsive follow-through.

Several reviews describe caregivers coordinating care with clear updates—such as logging vitals and communicating by text or through a tracking portal—so families could feel less anxious between visits. At the same time, the negative reviews focus on the opposite experience: missed calls, limited explanations, and delayed communication during no-shows or staffing gaps. These contrasting accounts center the same theme—how reliably the agency keeps people informed—either reducing worry or adding stress when care doesn’t arrive as expected.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing gaps and turnover

Some families report inconsistent staffing and no-shows that disrupt continuity of care.

A set of reviews describe problems with stability, including frequent aide changes and difficulty maintaining the same level of support over time. Other reviewers point to no-shows and inadequate notice, describing waiting for visits that didn’t happen and then having to follow up themselves. One negative review specifically ties these staffing issues to the need for consistent dementia-capable care, describing that the frequent changes made support harder to manage.

common 3 reviews mention this

Medication reminders and management

Residents mention support with medication routines, including reminders and timely administration.

Reviews that discuss medication focus on help keeping schedules on track, including medication times and reminders when a person may struggle with taking medications independently. One reviewer also describes medication support becoming easier over time as part of a broader care plan, while another describes ensuring medications were taken on time without escalating conflict. Taken together with resident descriptions of medication guidance, the community’s care approach appears to place emphasis on staying organized with daily medication routines.

common 3 reviews mention this

Meals and low-sodium cooking

Meals provided as part of care include preparation that can support dietary needs.

Some reviews mention help with food as part of daily support, including preparing meals and helping with eating as needed. One reviewer describes low-sodium soup preparation alongside broader monitoring, while another describes the evening meal feeling calmer during recovery and rehabilitation. Another review also references assistance with food as part of the help caregivers provide.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pets and staffing concerns

Pets show up in reviews as a practical factor that can affect how care is handled.

Two reviews reference pets in different ways: one describes a caregiver working with a dog during a visit, including engaging interactions. Another describes the presence of multiple cats being cited later as a reason for staffing challenges, despite being disclosed earlier. Together, the reviews suggest pet-related logistics may come into play depending on the situation and the agency’s follow-through.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Private Private
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (16 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (16 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (19 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (19 miles away)
  • Ontario International (19 miles away) Ontario International (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Christian services Christian services
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Brea, California, offers convenient access to several medical facilities such as St Jude's Heritage Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Diamond Bar Medical Offices, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. There are also numerous pharmacies in the vicinity for medication needs. In terms of dining options, there is a variety of restaurants nearby including The Hat and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. For recreation, residents can enjoy the nearby parks like Craig Regional Park and La Bonita Park. Additionally, there are cafes like Mother's Kitchen and Tiger Sugar for socializing with friends. The area also offers entertainment options such as the AMC Puente Hills 20 theater for movie buffs. Overall, this neighborhood provides a mix of healthcare facilities, dining options, recreational spaces, and entertainment venues making it a well-rounded choice for senior living in Brea.

Physicians

  • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • St Jude Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Diamond Bar Medical Offices (5.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (6.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Building 1 (7.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Hat (2.5 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (2.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
  • Banana Bay Restaurant (3.2 miles)
  • Summit House Restaurant (3.3 miles)
  • Thirsty Cow Korean BBQ (3.7 miles)
  • Olde Ship (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Mother's Kitchen (2.7 miles)
  • Tiger Sugar (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Delicious Food Corner (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Anaheim Packing District (7.6 miles)

Parks

  • Craig Regional Park (2.7 miles)
  • La Bonita Park (2.9 miles)
  • Creekside Park (6.2 miles)
  • Michigan Park (6.6 miles)
  • Steve Ambriz Memorial Park (7.9 miles)
  • Willow Park (8.4 miles)
  • Pantera Park (8.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Puente Hills 20 (3.7 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (5.6 miles)
  • Regal Yorba Linda & Imax (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ahmc Whittier Hospital Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center (6.6 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (8.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (6.2 miles)
  • Drr Toontown Station (8.8 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail (8.9 miles)
  • Drr Tomorrowland Station (8.9 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Chapel Golden Springs (6.6 miles)
  • Chinese Baptist Church (7.5 miles)

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