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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Diablo Lodge is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administrated by William Grady.
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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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.
| 1.2 | 2 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% 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.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (19 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 19% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better |
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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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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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 nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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 serious deficiencies related to resident supervision and care plan updates resulting in injury and a $500 fine on November 5, 2025. Earlier inspections found issues with medication storage (October 19, 2023) and unsecured hazardous materials in resident apartments (January 19, 2023), while several complaint investigations between 2023 and 2025 found no deficiencies or unsubstantiated allegations. Despite some compliance in annual inspections, the record shows ongoing problems with resident safety and care documentation.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 415 / 504 / 681 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.7 miles from city center
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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Brookdale Diablo Lodge is located in Danville, California.
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Brookdale Diablo Lodge is in the Diablo Road neighborhood of Danville.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Diablo Lodge is Emeritus Corporation.
Brookdale Diablo Lodge has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Brookdale Diablo Lodge's occupancy is 82%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Diablo Lodge on this page.
William Grady is the administrator of Brookdale Diablo Lodge.
Brookdale Diablo Lodge has 128 beds.
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