Overview of Brookdale Diablo Lodge

Brookdale Diablo Lodge, which is located at 950 Diablo Road in Danville, California, provides exceptional assisted living in a vibrant and engaging community. Geared for active seniors seeking a stress-free retirement, Brookdale Diablo Lodge provides personalized care and support while encouraging residents to pursue their passions and interests. The community features a range of amenities to enhance residents’ daily lives, including an emergency alert system, transportation services, and a library.

At Brookdale Diablo Lodge, residents receive personalized assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The community’s compassionate care team is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide support whenever needed. Residents can also enjoy a full calendar of activities and events, including fitness classes, art workshops, and outings to local attractions. Their meticulous approach to wellness, focusing on the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each resident, makes them a community where your loved one will thrive.

Bed community size
128-bed community Rank #506 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 506th 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
11 years in operation Rank #614 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 614th 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #1852 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1852nd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #629 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 629th 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
105 / 128
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 31, 2014
CountyContra Costa

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Diablo Lodge is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by William Grady.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Daily Check-in System, Emergency Response in Each Room.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Meeting Rooms
Piano
ActivitiesDaily activities include fitness classes, social events, and creative workshops
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,955 per month

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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.

2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #764 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 764th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (19% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Complaint investigations (30% below)
Latest Inspection November 5, 2025

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. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
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. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th 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. 1.22 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% 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. 1916 This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 19% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1013 This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #845 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 845th 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. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
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. 710 This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better

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

  • The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 substantiated one deficiency for inadequate supervision causing a serious resident injury and imposed a $500 civil penalty.
  • The facility repeatedly failed to update care plans after multiple resident falls, posing ongoing safety risks documented in investigations from 2024 and 2025.
  • Annual inspections in July 2024 and 2025 found no deficiencies, but prior inspections noted medication storage and unsecured oxygen tank safety violations.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 415 / 504 / 681 sq. ft

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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

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
Studio
1 / 4
Studio
1
415 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
504 sq. ft
2 Bed
2 Bed
1
681 sq. ft

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Danville's city center to Brookdale Diablo Lodge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.87 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center)

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

Brookdale Diablo Lodge
AL
Danville (Diablo Road)
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 104
Rank #506 / 1648
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1852 / 2087
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #764 / 1399
5
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #614 / 1494
82.0% Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Danville
AL
NH
MC
Danville (Diablo Road)
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 104
Rank #859 / 1648
Yes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 57
Rank #1891 / 2087
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #792 / 1399
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #534 / 1494
85.4% Sunrise West Al Gp & LP And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Brookdale Diablo Lodge is located in Danville, 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 Diablo Lodge

What neighborhood is Brookdale Diablo Lodge in?

Brookdale Diablo Lodge is in the Diablo Road neighborhood of Danville.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Diablo Lodge?

Brookdale Diablo Lodge is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by William Grady.

Is Brookdale Diablo Lodge in a walkable area?

Brookdale Diablo Lodge has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Diablo Lodge?

Brookdale Diablo Lodge's occupancy is 82%.

Does Brookdale Diablo Lodge have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Diablo Lodge?

Yes, Brookdale Diablo Lodge allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Diablo Lodge?

William Grady is the administrator of Brookdale Diablo Lodge.

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