Brookdale

It is kept super clean. We have activities that include crafts, games, movies, etc. Some inside and some outside depending on the weather. We get housekeeping once a week and activities of daily living as needed.

The staff are friendly and supportive of residents. Room is spacious and cozy. Plenty of activities for everyone!

They are all a 5. No complaints what soever. It's an exceptional place. Would recommend it over and over. My mom absolutely loves it there. So happy I found such a place. The staff are amazing. The facility is very clean. There are 2 dining rooms with many entrees to choose from. They have courtyards and different areas for activities. They have a calendar with different activities. They have a vehicle to take them to stores, restaurants, or country drives. They do their laundry, give them their pills. You can bring your own furniture or they provide it. The staff is very friendly and help them with anything. There is an exercise room, a beauty salon, and a foot doctor comes to the facility.

We are not sure about the activities - our Dad is unable to participate in many things. What we like the most about Brookdale Chandler is the warmth of the community. The staff from the caregivers to the director. The studio apartment with the alcove was the favorite unit we saw among all the properties we visited. #1 is their willingness to stay in contact with my sister and I regarding our father's care, who is a new resident with many needs. We live 1500 miles away.

We like the size of the town and yes we would recommend this community to other families.

I would rate them all a 5. We have been very pleased with Kingsley. The staff, administrative on down, are always friendly and d professional. My mother has done well there, compliments the food and staff a lot. The facility is always clean, quiet and well run whenever we drop by. I notice there are lots of activities available. She has not been able to participate much, but they are available.

I'm not there a lot as I live out of state, but my mom and brother say they are happy and like the place, food, and staff better than the last assisted living place they lived in.

The staff are very friendly and kind. The residents love them. They are knowledgeable about how to work with individuals with a variety of impairments.

Brookdale Oceanside is a nice place. chose this place because of the price and location.

Staff: They have always, that I know of, to help him and communicate with him. They've gone as far as to write notes to communicate with him whether in the facility or an outing. They've gone try to keep an eye on him to make sure nothing is out of the ordinary physically or health wise. They have shopping days mainly once a week and other outings as they come up. As of right now, knowing how he is and the staff is, I'd give them a 10 out of 10. Facilities: The areas we've seen have been clean and well maintained. The food is good for the individuals who live there and for those who visit. I would classify it as average food. Those who eat out a lot may say otherwise. The facility is located by a lake that has a walking trail for those who want to partake in it. That would go for those in wheelchairs too. They have their own mailboxes, access to a barber/beautician by appointment, basic medical staff for minor medical needs, etc. I would give it a 10 also based on other facilities we've seen in various cities in Texas, from Houston to Wichita Falls.

I'm waiting to get older so I'm eligible. The accessibility to things that I might need help with is what stuck out over other places.

Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Cleanliness of facility. Happy residents. Spontaneous interactions between all levels of staff and residents. The atmosphere was truly one of family

What we like the most about Brookdale Port Charlotte is the friendly environment and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

My mother is a current resident at Brookdale Barberton. She very much likes living there and frequently compliments the staff and the food. Having spent quite a bit of time there, I can vouch for that myself. In addition to carrying out their regular duties, most staff members will stay and chat with the residents when time permits. Their dedication and commitment is amazing. Every comment, query or complaint from residents and family members alike is taken seriously. The nursing care is first rate and available 24/7. Having a nurse practitioner on call has prevented trips to an outside physician. The centralized pharmacy program is efficient and affordable. Communication with the family is excellent. Call buttons are always answered, and "messes" are dealt with on the spot. Meals are prepared on site, with great attention to variety and good nutrition. Servings are generous, and alternate choices are always available. The food is of a quality you might find at a nice family restaurant...including mouthwatering desserts. The decor isn't exactly modern, but everything is neat, clean and well kept. The hallways are wide and uncluttered, with no perceptible odors. The common areas are cozy and plentiful, including a large front porch that is a popular gathering place in good weather. There is even a private dining area available for reserve by visiting friends and family. The individual apartments are reasonably spacious and quite comfortable. The whole place is beautifully decorated on major holidays. The general atmosphere is more homelike than institutional by far. A few things that could be improved upon: (1) The ability of the kitchen to deal with special diets and dietary restrictions is limited. This is partly because they do not routinely stock the necessary substitutes and partly because the residents legally have the right to make their own food choices. (2) Mom complains repeatedly about the lack of heat in the bathroom. A consequence of safety regulations in an aging facility, this is beyond the scope of local staff to remedy. It is, however, not an ideal situation. (3) Some small things occasionally get overlooked. Although it can be aggravating and annoying at the time, I believe these incidences are a result of understaffing and certainly not due to purposeful neglect. (4) It appears that everyone who works at Brookdale is required to carry a larger and more diverse workload than should reasonably be expected, and there also seems to be a high rate of employee turnover. I'd like to stress that this is a corporate issue. The Brookdale staff makes every effort to get things right. It is much to their credit that everyone is uniformly so patient, kind, and caring under these circumstances. In conclusion: Mom and I are both satisfied that Brookdale Barberton was the best choice in assisted living. Every place will have pros and cons, but the excellent care and genuine concern for the wellbeing of its residents puts Brookdale well above the rest. Highly recommended!

5 for all. It's a great facility! What we like the most about the community is the staff and yes we would recommend Brookdale Vista Grande to other families.

The staff is so incredibly patient and polite! These folks are gems! Facility has everything you'd need! I'm 61 and already looking forward to moving in there! One bedroom apartment is small but not too small. Great closet space. Had to add storage drawers is bathroom but can't be built in for handicap purposes.

5 across the board. [name removed] is thrilled with her new home. Gracious and professional staff, clean and well-maintained property, great access to nearby shopping, churches and transportation. Highly recommend.

Love this place. Staff is so friendly and so are residents. Food is great and so many activities to choose from. Also a pool and jacuzzi. Feels like home.

Brookdale Des Plaines is a clean and beautiful community. The apartments are lovely. I recently moved in and I love the wide variety of activities. The residents are very pleasant and active. I'm happy to call Brookdale my home.

My experience with Brookdale Sarasota Midtown was a bright spot during a rather dim time. We had multiple family crises happening all at once, and needing to find the right memory care for mom during all of it seemed like an impossible task. I was feeling really overwhelmed, but the staff at Brookdale Sarasota Midtown understood and sprung into action to help lessen the stress. Brookdale Sarasota is a pretty, homey feeling place, that’s clean and well maintained. The staff were all helpful, and what I noted in particular about the staff was the longevity of their tenure at Brookdale Midtown. Many have been there over 10 years, and some far longer than that. I got mom moved in and settled quickly. Knowing she was in good hands, allowed me to focus on continuing to help my family.