Brookdale Folsom
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Folsom, CA

Overview of Brookdale Folsom

Burrowed in the heart of Folsom, California, Brookdale Folsom is a remarkable senior living community that promises its residents an exceptional senior living experience through their assisted living and memory care services. The community features various floor plans ranging from studios to one-bedroom or two-bedroom options, with ample storage, plenty of natural light, and convenient amenities.

With EngagementPlus, Brookdale allows residents to come together over shared interests to help create meaningful relationships. Brookdale Folsom’s convenient location provides residents easy access to shops, local attractions, and top-notch medical centers for residents’ healthcare needs. To ensure residents a comfortable and convenient life, the community also provides various concierge services and a personal solutions program for stocking residents’ necessities. Moreover, Brookdale Folsom also offers amenities like 24/7 assistance, salon services, transportation for various needs, and a wide range of daily activities to ensure that the residents’ holistic needs are met.

Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #486 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 486th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
24 years in operation Rank #265 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #767 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 767th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #995 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 995th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
87 / 130
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 31, 2014
CountySacramento

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Folsom is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Shari Kranig.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Robert Godfrey, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Private Dining Room
Theatre
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Meeting Rooms
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include arts and crafts, book club, and games
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$4,215 per month
Memory Care$7,170 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining experiences include three nutritious restaurant-style meals and several snacks daily.
Brookdale Folsom – Menu
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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

20 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1287 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1287th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 61 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 20 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (60% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (300% above)
• Citations per year (60% above)
• Total visits (181% above)
• Complaint visits (100% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Latest Inspection January 13, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1610 This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 123 This facility has 300% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 300% worse Rank #1083 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1083rd out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 3.22 This facility has 60% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 60% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4516 This facility has 181% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (45 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 181% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2613 This facility has 100% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 100% worse Rank #1217 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1217th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 147 This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1810 This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • January 13, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated medication mismanagement, failure to monitor blood pressure, and inadequate hydration, citing three deficiencies posing immediate health and safety risks.
  • July 22, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failure to meet resident care needs, including hygiene, medication administration, and insufficient dementia care training, with three deficiencies cited.
  • July 25, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with the facility clean, in good repair, and compliant with medication and safety regulations.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Folsom's city center to Brookdale Folsom's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital of Folsom)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Brookdale Folsom is located in Folsom, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Folsom

Who is the owner of Brookdale Folsom?

Brookdale Folsom is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Shari Kranig.

Is Brookdale Folsom in a walkable area?

Brookdale Folsom has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Folsom?

Brookdale Folsom's occupancy is 67%.

Does Brookdale Folsom have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Folsom on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Folsom?

Yes, Brookdale Folsom allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Folsom?

Shari Kranig is the administrator of Brookdale Folsom.

How many beds does Brookdale Folsom have?

Brookdale Folsom has 130 beds.

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