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A pinnacle of senior living and memory care experience, Brookdale Kettleman Lane is an exceptional community designed for those seeking the highest level of care and assistance during their golden years. Located in Lodi, California, the community features a well-recognized memory care program focused on offering a more personalized experience and consistent care assignments to residents in various stages of dementia. With 24/7 assistance and majestic floor plans, including a private and shared room, the community ensures individualized attention and a warm, intimate environment.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane believes that their residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and well-being matter the most, and to ensure they are met, they provide various amenities, including transportation to appointments and outings, well-prepared meals, and dining assistance for those who need a little extra help, and a personal solutions program to ensure residents have easy access to personal items. The community also provides various activities for residents’ engagement and entertainment, such as light workouts, live music performances, gardening clubs, Wii bowling tournaments, baking classes, and holiday celebrations.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Kettleman Lane is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administrated by Mary Margaret Chappell.
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.
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% 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.
| 9 | 3 | This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% 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.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 2.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 59% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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.
| 36 | 16 | This facility has 125% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (36 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 125% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% 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.
| 25 | 7 | This facility has 257% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 257% 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.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% 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 repeated deficiencies mainly in medication management, care and supervision, and reporting compliance over the past three years. The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed all staff trainings were up to date, reflecting some improvement. However, prior investigations documented several substantiated complaints including medication errors, failure to prevent falls, delayed incident reporting, and a $250 fine for repeat medication violations in March 2023.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lodi's city center to Brookdale Kettleman Lane's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.86 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Lodi Memorial)
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Brookdale Kettleman Lane is located in Lodi, California.
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The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Kettleman Lane is Emeritus Corporation.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane's occupancy is 82%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Kettleman Lane on this page.
Mary Margaret Chappell is the administrator of Brookdale Kettleman Lane.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane has 56 beds.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane has had 16 recently reported deficiencies.
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