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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Folsom is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administrated by Shari Kranig.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 55 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 12 | 3 | This facility has 300% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 300% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 3.2 | 2 | This facility has 60% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 60% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 45 | 16 | This facility has 181% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (45 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 181% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 26 | 13 | This facility has 100% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 100% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 14 | 7 | This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 18 | 10 | This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent compliance but several substantiated complaints from 2024 citing failures in resident care, medication management, and staff training. The latest inspection on July 25, 2025, found no deficiencies, but prior visits in 2024 documented three deficiencies for leaving a resident in soiled briefs, missed medication, and incomplete dementia care training. Investigations from 2022 and earlier revealed repeated abuse allegations resulting in fines and staff removals, though many complaints were also found unsubstantiated.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
1.8 miles from city center
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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Brookdale Folsom is located in Folsom, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Brookdale Folsom |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Folsom | 130 | No | 69 | 5 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1222 / 1397 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1087 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
11
Rank
#483 / 1365 |
66.9%
Facility
66.9%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#861 / 1289 | Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of Folsom |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Folsom | 88 | Yes | 64 | 5 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#762 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
11
Rank
#483 / 1365 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#624 / 1289 | Hcri Of Folsom Tenant; Oakmont Management Group | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Folsom is Emeritus Corporation.
Brookdale Folsom has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Brookdale Folsom's occupancy is 67%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Folsom on this page.
Shari Kranig is the administrator of Brookdale Folsom.
Brookdale Folsom has 130 beds.
Brookdale Folsom has had 16 recently reported deficiencies.
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