1321 S. Fairmont Avenue
Lodi, CA 95240
136 beds • Est. 2025 (1 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Since 2024, state inspectors have cited Balance Assisted Living and Memory Care 35 times (22 serious, 13 minor) and confirmed 12 complaints across 37 visits. Among the confirmed findings, inspectors found in October 2025 that a resident who required insulin injections had not always received their medication, and there were days when the home had none on hand. Around the same time, inspectors confirmed that the memory care hallway had a foul odor, that rooms were missing soap and toothpaste, that residents had not been properly groomed, and that a resident's request for an electric razor had gone unanswered. Inspectors also confirmed a broken window and an inoperable sliding door in memory care, and two beds in different rooms that were not working properly. In early 2026, inspectors confirmed that a resident was moved to another home without being given a choice, because the home did not accept their insurance. Investigators looked into many other complaints over this period, including allegations of sexual assault, falls, and unsanitary conditions, and most were not confirmed.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Balance Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 136-bed assisted living community in Lodi, a small agricultural city in the San Joaquin Valley. The community offers both assisted living and memory care services.
Families should be aware of significant concerns in its state inspection record.
Hospital within walking distance
Lodi Memorial Hospital is 0.3 miles away, making this one of the closest assisted living options to acute care in Lodi.
Memory care billed all-inclusive
Memory care is priced as a single all-inclusive rate; assisted living uses a base-rent-plus-care-add-ons structure. Clarify which model applies to the level of care needed.
Studio units below California average
Studios start at $3,650/month, below the California statewide average of $4,145 for comparable assisted living studios.
Serious safety concerns
22 serious and 13 minor citations across 37 state inspections, with 12 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
Operational failures documented after ownership change
Reviews cite three consecutive days without heat, repeated hot-water outages delaying showers, and a lost wheelchair with no resolution or returned calls. Ask directly about current ownership and staffing continuity.
Semi-private rooms priced well above county norms
Listed at $5,350/month versus San Joaquin County's average of $3,074 for semi-private — a significant premium. Verify current rates on tour if this room type applies.
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1321 S. Fairmont Avenue, Lodi, CA 95240
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