I toured and ultimately placed my mom here and overall I'm pleased. The facility is beautiful, bright and spotless with lovely gardens, good food, and a strong memory-care focus - residents seemed happy and activities (bingo, art, exercise) are plentiful. Staff are kind, caring, and gave us genuine peace of mind, though staffing/supervision can be inconsistent at times. It's very expensive, with some unexpected fees and occasional miscommunication or long waits; showers and some amenities can be inconvenient. I'd recommend it for high-quality, hotel-like memory care if you can afford it, but read the contract closely and watch staffing levels.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane sits in Lodi, California, offering several types of senior living like independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory care for people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, and the facility's got a memory care program called Brookdale Austin Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center where staff use color-coding and way-finding cues so residents can find their way more easily, plus the whole place has safety features like alert systems and secured areas to help folks feel safer and move around calmly, and there's 24-hour staffing to handle emergencies. The community's clean, and staff tidy up rooms and shared spaces every day so it always feels fresh and well taken care of, and the staff get noticed for being friendly, helpful, and attentive, giving support to both residents and their visitors in a steady, unhurried way. The place does allow small pets, has living spaces you can adjust to your needs, and many rooms stay accessible with wheelchair-friendly showers and no indoor smoking allowed, trying to keep it comfortable and flexible. The dining options are handled by chefs and meal planners who cook meals meant to be both tasty and good for your health, eaten in shared dining rooms so there's always a feeling of togetherness.
The activities calendar fills up fast, with things like bingo, onsite and offsite events, social gatherings, educational programs, devotional services, and other recreational options to keep folks engaged and in touch with each other, and there's also beauty and barber services onsite as well as therapy choices like physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Residents can keep up with longtime hobbies, get support from counselors, and take part in programs designed for mind, body, and social wellness-everything's set up to help each person stay as active and independent as they want to be, whether they're in independent living or need more help in daily routines like bathing, getting dressed, or taking medicine. There's transportation for appointments or outings, and plenty of common spaces indoors and outside for relaxing, socializing, or just sitting comfortably with friends or pets.
In terms of care, trained medical staff work with nurses, a dentist, and doctors on call, offering health checks and therapies, hospice, and respite care, plus home care services for those who prefer more independence with some support. Some features let folks "age in place," so they don't have to move as their health needs change. Male and female residents are supported based on each person's preferences, and the facility's got all the proper licenses, along with a five-star rating based on a handful of reviews. The community belongs to Brookdale Senior Living, which is known for programs that focus on wellness and helping seniors maintain their independence no matter where they are in their life. Directions to Brookdale Kettleman Lane are easy to find, and there's a website for more information, so people considering the facility can look it up when they want.
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Brookdale Kettleman Lane offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,500 per month.
Brookdale Kettleman Lane offers assisted living and memory care.
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The full address for this community is 2150 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA, 95242.
Yes, Brookdale Kettleman Lane offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
54
Inspections
15
Type A Citations
9
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
08 Jul 2025
08 Jul 2025
Found safety and infection-control standards were met: hot water was 107°F in resident bathrooms; seven days of nonperishables and two days of perishables were stocked; chemicals and medications were secured; and required posters and documents were posted. Found seven staff files fingerprint-cleared with current First Aid/CPR certifications, seven resident files and the COVID-19 plan in place, and ongoing staff training.
§ 9058
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Identified that a staff member threatened a resident on 03/31/2025, with suspension on that date, followed by termination and no return after 04/04/2025, and with all related reports filed on time. No deficiencies were observed.
§ 9058
23 Apr 2025
23 Apr 2025
Identified a witnessed fall resulting in a left hip fracture for a resident who had not returned since 02/05/2025. All reporting was completed on time to required departments, and the matter remained under investigation.
§ 9058
05 Mar 2025
05 Mar 2025
Reviewed training records showed all required trainings—care and supervision, resident admissions and reappraisals, communication with physicians and families and when to call 911, and ongoing medication training—were completed and up to date.
17 Dec 2024
17 Dec 2024
Found that staff training on care and supervision was completed; residents’ admissions assessments and reappraisals were properly conducted; communication with resident physicians and family members, including when to call 911, was appropriate and timely; and ongoing medication training and reporting requirements were met.
16 Oct 2024
16 Oct 2024
Found a new complaint alleging issues at this site and identified one maintenance and operation deficiency.
§ 87458
24 Sept 2024
24 Sept 2024
Reviewed records showed completed staff training on care and supervision, proper assessments at admission and during reappraisals, and timely communication with physicians and families, including when to call 911. Found that ongoing medication training and reporting requirements were up to date.
24 Sept 2024
24 Sept 2024
Reviewed various aspects of care including staff training, resident assessments, communication protocols, and medication management. All required training was found to be up to date.
12 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Investigated the allegation that a resident's death was not reported timely. Found no prior record of reporting the death, but confirmed a required report was faxed on 05/16/2024 within the reporting period, noting hospitalization on 05/04/2024 and death on 05/10/2024.
12 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Verified staff training on care and supervision was completed and up to date. Reviewed records and found all trainings completed; exit interview conducted.
11 Jun 2024
11 Jun 2024
Identified the allegation that staff did not respond to the resident call button in room five. Noted that medications were securely locked, required notices were posted, there was an adequate food supply, and safety systems and staff records were in order.
12 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Reviewed staff training, resident assessments, communication practices, and medication protocols. All training records were up to date and provided during visit.
11 Jun 2024
11 Jun 2024
Identified deficiencies during the inspection included issues with call system response, staff response to emergency alerts, and documentation of fire drill dates. All staff and resident files were found to be in compliance.
16 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
Found on 04/16/2024 no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation after a review and unannounced tour. Observed clean, sanitary conditions; adequate food supplies; working fire and safety alarms and detectors; secured access to the memory care unit; a current census of 44; and an exit interview was conducted.
16 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
Conducted an inspection of a memory care unit, finding no evidence to support the specific complaint that was made.
§ 87303(i)(1)
20 Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024
Found training records up to date for care and supervision, resident admissions and reappraisals, timely communication with physicians and families, and ongoing medication training, with all trainings completed and emailed on 03/20/24.
20 Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024
Conducted visit to review staff training, resident assessments, communication protocols, and medication training. All training records were up to date and completed.
14 Dec 2023
14 Dec 2023
Investigated two allegations: improper storage of food and providing expired food. Found prepared desserts were stored uncovered in the refrigerator, indicating improper storage; no expired food was observed, with milk and creamer showing expiration dates more than a month after the visit.
14 Dec 2023
14 Dec 2023
Confirmed improper storage of food, but did not find expired items.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
Found ongoing issues with care and supervision, medication management, and reporting, including an incident where insufficient supervision contributed to a resident’s fall and hip fracture. Discussed these concerns during a conference held via Teams.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
Identified issues in care and supervision, medication management, and reporting requirements during the conference.
§ 87555(b)(23)
25 Oct 2023
25 Oct 2023
Found that the licensee failed to provide adequate fall-prevention measures for a resident after multiple falls over seven months, resulting in injury; civil penalties may apply.
§ 87463(a)(3)
§ 1569.312(a)
25 Oct 2023
25 Oct 2023
Confirmed failure to provide sufficient fall prevention measures, resulting in multiple falls and injuries over a seven-month period.
30 May 2023
30 May 2023
Found no deficiencies identified during the annual visit. Noted 30 resident-occupied bedrooms, safe passageways, grab bars, adequate food supplies, and staff with current clearances and dementia training; last fire drill 03/30/23, extinguisher serviced 10/12/2022, emergency plan updated 05/29/2023, and some staff file results could not be recorded due to technical difficulties.
30 May 2023
30 May 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection.
28 Apr 2023
28 Apr 2023
Found that a resident under conservatorship had visits and phone calls restricted by the conservator, not by the program. The resident returned to care after hospitalization for a hip injury.
28 Apr 2023
28 Apr 2023
Determined that a conservator, not the facility, restricted a resident's phone calls and visitors, resulting in an unproven complaint allegation due to insufficient evidence.
14 Mar 2023
14 Mar 2023
Identified that one resident had an unwitnessed fall with vaginal bleeding and was transported to the hospital; two residents tested positive for Norovirus while the others recovered, and one resident with edema refused hospital transport until his daughter arrived and drove him; all residents returned to baseline and remained in care.
14 Mar 2023
14 Mar 2023
Reviewed incident reports and followed up on various health concerns, including falls, illness, and edema among residents. Immediate medical care received, and appropriate notifications made.
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Identified lapses in administering two residents' medications on 1-9-23 and 1-10-23 as prescribed. Found the site clean and safe during the tour, with functioning alarms, adequate food, a census of 39, and a civil penalty issued for a repeat violation within 12 months.
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Found incidents of medication not being administered as prescribed, resulting in a citation and civil penalty.
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17 Jan 2023
17 Jan 2023
Identified safety concerns for several residents, including risk from direct access to personal grooming products after incidents indicating possible ingestion and breathing problems, and falls with injuries. A deficiency was observed and an exit interview occurred.
17 Jan 2023
17 Jan 2023
Reviewed incident reports and identified risks for residents involving ingestion of sunscreen, breathing difficulties, and falls, leading to deficiencies cited by state regulators.
§ 87455
§ 87705(g)(1)
21 Nov 2022
21 Nov 2022
Identified that an extra dose of a PRN medication was given without a current PRN order on file, and no current PRN authorization letter was available. Identified that a rash later diagnosed as scabies was not reported promptly, with the incident reported several weeks after diagnosis.
21 Nov 2022
21 Nov 2022
Identified deficiencies related to medication errors and delayed reporting of a scabies diagnosis.
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87465(d)
12 Oct 2022
12 Oct 2022
Identified an unwitnessed fall with a small laceration to the back of the head, and staff had the responsible party transport the resident to the hospital. A deficiency was cited for this matter.
§ 87465(g)
12 Oct 2022
12 Oct 2022
Found that medications were not provided or were given incorrectly to several residents, including an under-dosed methadone administration and missed doses of Ativan and Tramadol. Notified physicians and family members of the concerns.
12 Oct 2022
12 Oct 2022
Identified medication errors and deficiencies in providing correct dosages for residents.
§ 87465(a)(4)
05 Jul 2022
05 Jul 2022
Identified deficiencies in staff records: one staff member not associated with the site; no signed employee rights forms in five staff files; and one staff member lacked a health screening. Observed additional details such as fire clearance status, current safety equipment service dates, and adequate food supplies.
05 Jul 2022
05 Jul 2022
Identified deficiencies were observed during the visit, including missing documents in staff files, lack of health screenings for some staff, and a staff member not associated with the facility.
§ 87355
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§ 1569.17(b)
06 Jun 2022
06 Jun 2022
Identified a medication error in which a resident received two doses of Linezolide on 04/05/2022 after staff failed to verify the antibiotic count before dispensing, with the second dose signed out without proper check. A deficiency was observed.
06 Jun 2022
06 Jun 2022
Confirmed a medication error where a resident received an extra dose, with no adverse effects reported.
§ 87465(c)(2)
16 Feb 2022
16 Feb 2022
Identified a medication error where a methadone dose was given at 8:00 PM instead of 10:00 PM, resulting in a double administration. Notified the primary care physician, hospice agency, and family; no adverse effects were observed; one staff member was reassigned to non-medication duties pending additional training and was no longer employed.
16 Feb 2022
16 Feb 2022
Confirmed a medication error occurred resulting in duplicate administration of a medication. No adverse reactions were noted.
§ 87465(c)(2)
25 Jan 2022
25 Jan 2022
Found that one resident pushed another, who responded by hitting back and causing a small scratch. Missed the seven-day reporting requirement for the incident.
25 Jan 2022
25 Jan 2022
Reviewed an incident involving aggressive behavior and lack of timely reporting, with appropriate plans in place to address the issue.
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30 Sept 2021
30 Sept 2021
Found that staff did not notify the licensing agency within 24 hours after a resident tested positive for COVID. Conducted an exit interview with the executive director, who stated there were no additional COVID-19 cases at that time.
30 Sept 2021
30 Sept 2021
Identified failure to report COVID positive case promptly to licensing agency.
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04 Aug 2021
04 Aug 2021
Investigated allegation that staff forged residents' medical assessments; reviewed medical assessments and interviews with staff and family members, and found insufficient information to determine that forging occurred.
04 Aug 2021
04 Aug 2021
Determined insufficient evidence to confirm allegations of staff forging residents' medical assessments, with different procedures noted for completion and signing by physicians.
20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021
Found no deficiencies. Safety systems were functioning, living areas and passages were clear, food supplies met minimum requirements, and several administrative documents were requested for the home’s file.
20 Jul 2021
20 Jul 2021
Inspection found no issues with safety measures, equipment, or supplies at the facility. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
16 Nov 2020
16 Nov 2020
Found that five prescribed medications were given to the wrong resident during a medication pass when a staff member briefly stepped away.
16 Nov 2020
16 Nov 2020
Confirmed five medication errors were given to a resident.
