Brookdale Diablo Lodge

950 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

Assisted Living

Accepting Residents

About Brookdale Diablo Lodge

Accepting

Brookdale Diablo Lodge in Danville, California offers assisted living care...

License #

79200382

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

128 beds

Licensed Since

Jul 2014

AI Summary

Brookdale Diablo Lodge shows 2 Type A findings across 12 years of operation, with 1 of those occurring within the past three years, consistent with an overall clean record.

Track record — Over 12 years of licensed operation, the community has accumulated 2 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 4 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps), a light footprint for a 128-bed community with this much history.
Recent 3 years — One Type A finding and one substantiated allegation occurred within the past three years, so this is not a purely historical concern; families should ask what specifically prompted that finding and what corrective steps followed.
Complaints — Ten complaint investigations have been logged over the licensed period against only 5 routine inspections, and just 2 of the 19-plus investigated allegations were substantiated, roughly a 9% substantiation rate, suggesting most complaints did not hold up on review.
Operating tenure — More than a decade of consistent licensure gives this record reasonable weight; the pattern reflects sustained operation rather than a short or unproven track record.

Inspections

Total inspections5

Most recentNov 2025

Type A citations (most severe class)2

Type B citations (administrative)4

Complaints

Investigations completed10

Allegations substantiated2

Type A citations (most severe class)2

Type B citations (administrative)4

Date	Type	Report
Nov 5, 2025	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Nov 5, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 9, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jun 5, 2025	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Aug 7, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 19, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Nov 1, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Oct 19, 2023	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 10, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Mar 30, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Mar 30, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Jan 19, 2023	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 15, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Nov 18, 2021	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Nov 18, 2021	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 28, 2021	Facility Evaluation	PDF

View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Studios$6,485/mo

1-Bedroom$7,355/mo

2-Bedroom$8,945/mo

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

4.8Average Rating

Averaged from 61 reviews published on other websites

Families and residents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and vibrant activities at Brookdale Diablo Lodge, though intermittent understaffing and food variety are worth asking about.

What reviewers praise

Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as warm, attentive, and treating residents like family, with many singling out individual caregivers and directors by name for going above and beyond.
Activities — Residents highlight an abundance of activities and outings, from exercise and art classes to bingo, chair yoga, and regular shopping and medical transportation, giving them real choice and independence.
Atmosphere & grounds — The community and its grounds are frequently called beautiful, well-kept, and hotel-like, with residents enjoying private patios, mountain views, and pleasant common spaces.
Dining — Many residents and families say the food is delicious and beautifully presented, with variety in options and daily specials that residents look forward to.
Daily life & dignity — Housekeeping, laundry, and personal services like hairdressing let residents maintain independence and dignity while forming close friendships with neighbors and staff.

Worth asking about

Staff & care — Several reviews mention the community feeling short-staffed at times, leading to longer wait times for assistance, especially on evenings and weekends, so it's worth asking how staffing levels are maintained across shifts.
Dining — A handful of reviews note the food can be repetitive, not hot enough, or slow to arrive at times, so families may want to ask about current menu variety and dining service speed.
Financial transparency — One family described unresolved billing issues and a large sum owed to them that went unaddressed, so it's worth confirming how billing discrepancies and refunds are typically handled.
Value & pricing — A couple of reviewers suggested the community may be pricier than alternatives, so families should confirm current costs and how fees adjust if a resident's care needs increase.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Care Services

Medication management

Bathing & dressing assistance

24-hour supervision

Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance

Mobility assistance

Incontinence care

Non-ambulatory care

Wheelchair accessible

Diabetes / insulin management

Respite / Short-term care

Cognitive learning center

What This Community Offers

Furnished units

Emergency call system

Private bathroom

Cable TV

Kitchenette

Air conditioning

Wi-Fi / Internet

Fitness center / Gym

Spa services

Game room / Billiards

Movie theater / Media room

Activity room

Art studio / Craft room

Library / Reading room

Housekeeping Included

Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Pet Friendly

Fireplace / Common fireplace

Beauty salon / Barber

Piano / Music room

Walking paths

Garden / Courtyard

Outdoor common space

BBQ / Grill area

Patio seating areas

Raised garden beds

Room service

All-day / Flexible meal times

Accommodates special diets

Altered-texture food options

Restaurant-style dining

Professional chef

Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Private Dining Room

International cuisine

Scheduled transportation

Personal Vehicle Parking

Family support services

Guest meals available

Move-in coordination

Concierge services

Grocery shopping & errands

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

EnglishFarsi (Persian)SpanishTagalog (Filipino)American Sign Language (ASL)Japanese

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About Brookdale Diablo Lodge

State Licensing & Compliance

Pricing

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

Care Services

Daily Care Services

Specialized Care

What This Community Offers

Amenities

Outdoor Spaces

Dining Options

Transportation

Family & Visitors

Community Services

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

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