Brookdale Chanate

Overview of 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.

Facility Direct Line (707) 575-7503

140-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

16 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 41 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

98 / 140

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMarch 26, 2010

CountySonoma

Brookdale Chanate is legally operated by Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa Llc, and administered by Patricia Gustin.

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Library

Concierge Service

Café/Bistro

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Private Dining Room

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Whirlpool

Piano

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Assisted Living$4,515 per month

Memory Care$10,470 per month

Food DescriptionDining includes chef-prepared meals with a focus on healthy and delicious options.

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Since 2021 · 5 years of data 43 citations 47 total visits 23 complaint visits 5 official inspections 18 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

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

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection May 14, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	10	This facility has 330% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 330% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	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 #1152 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1152nd out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	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
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	8.6	2	This facility has 330% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (8.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 330% worse
Citations per inspection Average 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	47	16	This facility has 194% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (47 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 194% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	23	13	This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 77% worse Rank #1177 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1177th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	19	7	This facility has 171% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 171% worse
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
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

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.

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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

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

1 Bed

550 sq. ft

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2.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Santa Rosa's city center to Brookdale Chanate's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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


Brookdale Chanate	AL MC	Santa Rosa (Chanate Road)	140 Facility 140 CA AVG 103 Rank #419 / 1657	Yes	41 Facility 41 CA AVG 57 Rank #1543 / 2092	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1401	5	23 Facility 23 CA AVG 13 Rank #1177 / 1397	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 3 Rank #1152 / 1164	16 Facility 16 CA AVG 13 Rank #475 / 1487	70.0% Facility 70.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #848 / 1368	-	Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living	AL MC RC	Petaluma	95 Facility 95 CA AVG 103 Rank #813 / 1657	No	37 Facility 37 CA AVG 57 Rank #1605 / 2092	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 81 Rank #1156 / 1401	2	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 13 Rank #814 / 1397	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 3 Rank #1033 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1210 / 1487	82.1% Facility 82.1% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #549 / 1368	A+	Integral Senior Living Management LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma	AL IL	Sonoma (Oregon Street)	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 103 Rank #901 / 1657	Yes	74 Facility 74 CA AVG 57 Rank #598 / 2092	87 Facility 87 CA AVG 81 Rank #568 / 1401	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #600 / 1164	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #805 / 1487	34.1% Facility 34.1% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1342 / 1368	A+	Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villa Capri at Varenna	AL MC	Santa Rosa	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 103 Rank #916 / 1657	No	12 Facility 12 CA AVG 57 Rank #1932 / 2092	65 Facility 65 CA AVG 81 Rank #1237 / 1401	4	15 Facility 15 CA AVG 13 Rank #1024 / 1397	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 3 Rank #1033 / 1164	19 Facility 19 CA AVG 13 Rank #392 / 1487	83.8% Facility 83.8% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #414 / 1368	-	Varenna Assisted Living LLC And Gsl Mgmt Living LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont Gardens	AL IL	Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)	79 Facility 79 CA AVG 103 Rank #936 / 1657	Yes	34 Facility 34 CA AVG 57 Rank #1663 / 2092	64 Facility 64 CA AVG 81 Rank #1247 / 1401	4	15 Facility 15 CA AVG 13 Rank #1024 / 1397	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 3 Rank #1152 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1100 / 1487	62.0% Facility 62.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1069 / 1368	-	Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC	1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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%.

Does Brookdale Chanate have different floorplan options?

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

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Chanate?

Patricia Gustin is the administrator of Brookdale Chanate.

How many beds does Brookdale Chanate have?

Brookdale Chanate has 140 beds.

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Overview of Brookdale Chanate

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Inspection History

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

What does this home offer?

Type of Rooms Available

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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