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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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Chanate is legally operated by Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa Llc, and administrated by Patricia Gustin.
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.
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
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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 |
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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.
| 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 |
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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.
| 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 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 |
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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
| 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.
| 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
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 |
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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.
| 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
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 record is mixed, with repeated citations for medication errors, delayed staff responses to call systems, and inadequate staffing, but recent follow-ups show some corrections. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025, found no deficiencies related to a financial abuse complaint, while prior visits in 2025 cited multiple deficiencies cleared by August, including staffing schedules and resident needs follow-up. Several substantiated complaints from 2023 to early 2025 involved medication management failures, call button response delays, and insufficient staffing, some resulting in civil penalties.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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
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.
— 0.52 miles to nearest hospital (Impairment Rating Specialists)
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Brookdale Chanate is located in Santa Rosa, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Brookdale Chanate |
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. | Santa Rosa (Chanate Road) | 140 | Yes | 41 | 5 | 23 | 24 | 16 | 70.0% | - | Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Santa Rosa | 100 | No | 74 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 71.0% | - | Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LP | Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Petaluma | 95 | No | 37 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 82.1% | A+ | Integral Senior Living Management LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Cogir of Sonoma |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82 | Yes | 74 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 34.1% | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Villa Capri at Varenna |
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. | Santa Rosa | 80 | No | 12 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 83.8% | - | Varenna Assisted Living LLC; Wellquest Living LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Brookdale Chanate is in the Chanate Road neighborhood of Santa Rosa.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Chanate is Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa Llc.
Brookdale Chanate has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Brookdale Chanate's occupancy is 70%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Chanate on this page.
Patricia Gustin is the administrator of Brookdale Chanate.
Brookdale Chanate has 140 beds.
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