Brookdale Folsom has 12 serious and 4 minor state citations and 14 verified complaints since 2021 across 45 inspections, with the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026. The most serious substantiated finding, from September 2021, involved surveillance video confirming a staff member struck a resident on the face and pulled their hair; that staff member was immediately removed and facility-wide abuse training was conducted within days. A separate 2021 verified complaint found the facility failed to provide a resident's representative with written notice of a rate increase within the required timeframe. A March 2024 investigation found medication count discrepancies across 3 residents, with multiple medications recorded over or under documented amounts and missing start dates on several prescriptions, resulting in cited deficiencies. The facility had a different executive director by late 2025, with Shari Kranig listed during the December 2025 investigation compared to the administrator on record in 2021 and 2022.
Brookdale Folsom is a 130-bed assisted living community in Folsom, a family-friendly Sacramento suburb best known for Folsom Lake and its historic district. As part of the Brookdale network, the largest senior living operator in the country, residents have access to standardized programming and care protocols.
The location offers a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy reach of Sacramento's medical centers and amenities.
Major operator backing
Brookdale is the largest senior living operator in the U.S., which means established care standards, staff training programs, and corporate oversight.
Desirable Sacramento suburb
Folsom is consistently rated one of the safest and most livable cities in the Sacramento region, with Folsom Lake nearby for family outings.
Mid-size community
At 130 beds, the community is large enough to offer diverse programming and amenities while still being manageable in scale.
Below-average safety record
This community has a safety score of 4.8 out of 9.9, indicating a pattern of inspection citations that families should ask about before deciding.
Suburban location
Folsom is about 25 miles east of downtown Sacramento, which may mean longer drives for family members coming from the city.
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780 Harrington Way, Folsom, CA 95630
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$4,240/mo
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