Brookdale Chanate
A classic senior living community settling in Chanate Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Brookdale Chanate provides assisted living and memory care. Relax in the variety of cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and shared apartments. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and dedicated team of professionals, residents experience a stress-free and comfortable lifestyle. Brookdale Chanate promotes a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to discover new hobbies and hone their current interests.
Through its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents enjoy a fulfilling and blissful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves nutritious meals. With special attention given to memory care residents, the community prepares routine-based meal times to avoid confusion and foster familiarity. The community provides wonderful amenities such as a library, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a fireside living room, a cafe, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, serene walking paths, and landscaped grounds for residents’ leisure and wellness.
About this community
Occupancy
Brookdale Chanate is legally operated by Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLC, and administered by Patricia Gustin.
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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 Scorecard
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• Total citations (330% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (700% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above)
• Total visits (194% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (171% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 43 | 10 | This facility has 330% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 330% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 24 | 3 | This facility has 700% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 700% worse Rank #1147 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1147th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 19 | 4 | This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 375% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 47 | 16 | This facility has 194% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (47 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 194% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 77% worse Rank #1171 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1171st out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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. |
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Other visits
| 19 | 7 | This facility has 171% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 171% worse |
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Official inspections
| 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
| 18 | 10 | This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The January 23, 2026 annual inspection cited only three deficiencies: dirty resident toilets, uncovered/unlabeled leftover food, and one staff missing CPR/first aid certification.
- Multiple prior investigations from late 2023 through 2025 substantiated serious issues with medication errors causing immediate health risks, including incorrect dosing and administering another resident’s medications.
- Repeated complaints from 2022 to 2025 documented ongoing failures in timely staff response to call pendants and insufficient staffing for resident needs, resulting in civil penalties and repeated citations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 190 / 255 / 450 / 472 / 550 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
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2.5 miles from city center
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| Brookdale Chanate | AL MC | Santa Rosa (Chanate Road) | 140
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Chanate
What neighborhood is Brookdale Chanate in?
Brookdale Chanate is in the Chanate Road neighborhood of Santa Rosa.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Chanate?
Brookdale Chanate is legally operated by Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLC, and administered by Patricia Gustin.
Is Brookdale Chanate in a walkable area?
Brookdale Chanate has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Chanate?
Brookdale Chanate's occupancy is 70%.
How long has Brookdale Chanate been in business?
Brookdale Chanate has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Chanate have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Chanate on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Chanate?
Yes, Brookdale Chanate allows residents to bring their pets.
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