Brookdale

They called me and I went for a visit. Very nice facility. Require 2 years private pay first. Is farther than I would like, but will consider it.

attractive, witnessed warmth in resident/staff interactions, excellent memory care unit, also indep lvg, medcaid diversion accepted after 2 yrs, homemade food, no pool, OK outdoor space, sm OK studio apt, paint peeling in library

nice

Very nice facility, small in size but very homey. In conversation and questions being asked about our mother's cognitive ability, many residents at Sterling House have dementia, they are not sure why there seem to be more in this facility. Not a good fit for her.

The sections we saw were very nice. Did not see any residents since they were in their apartments due to a intestinal virus that had been with them for a week. The RN did think that they had come to an end, no new sickness but have to wait 72 hours. did get the information packet and spoke to staff representative.

Might start as low as $1400/month, but could be $1,000/month additional for services. Elizabeth is great. $1500 community fee ($1,000 this month); 45 residents; probably additional $1,000-$1300 from what i told her about mom. At this rate, she may get a room mate someday, because it actually is a friendship suite.

Julia gave us a very nice tour. She was answered all of our questions. They have a lot of options for independent to assisted living. It was a very nice place and we may visit them again.

My favorite place so far. Spoke with Robin and medical rep and like how they respond. Locked in for 1 year with fee; doctor and nurse prac visit once per week. $4575 per month includes all but depends and meds. Robin stays late on Thursday nights. Nurse does assessment. They are not allowed to have personal hygene things in room, have a bin in a closet with name on it. The shower area is totally separate from the rest of the bathroom, down the hall and one person does all the showers for the facility. They have a Nurse practitioner that comes to them, xray, labs all comes to them. $90+ for depends and the cleaners that to with that. Have mats in front of the beds to warn them someone is getting up

Met w Marion, delightful....LikeTrillium

spoke with Jeanie Lambe. Selling point: Staff longevity and quality of care. some staff have been there since it opened in 1999. Everyone loves working there. Other selling points: They have a contract with Medicaid and will bill medicaid after 2 years of private pay if funds run out. Another plus: On-site rehabilitation services and respite care. Set back from Bothell Everett Hwy, surrounded by Doug Firs. Providence Medical clinic is across the street. 7 day/week RN s from 7 am to 10 pm. Medical & other appointments managed by a concierge who sets up transport. They go for 'drives' just to sight see for residents who don't have the energy to get out and do things. Like to see the tulips, or the mountains. Have Life Enrichment Director of the memory challenged. Big fireplace room. Rent includes 3 meals/day. 2 BR is $4100. 1 BR $3350. 2nd person = $750/mo. Entrance fee: $1500. kitchenette, not full kitchen.

Talked to Beverly Roberts and set up a tour. Helped me to understand how Medicare relates to health care only and not housing cost.Nice facility - Old folk smell in lobby but lot's of seniors were singing in activity.Concerns that personal care expense could get high over time.Employee smoking outside while visiting. Attending nurse away on required training.Barbara very nice and upfront.No Medicaid transition facility when money runs out.Lots of great activities at both on facility and offsite.Ability to moved to extreme care at facility next door 600 locations within the Brookland organization in case of relocation with priority placement $500 deposit required to get in line - Expected unit available within 30 days (mid size)$3095. smaller unit not on horizon.($2,795)

Robin, was sooo wonderful. Memory exclusive and smaller than speedway. Everything comes to dad. The Cottage enviroment sounds nice. Shower twice a wk 34-40 clients nurses and med techs $4025 semi $4575 private. Ratios 7-3 30/4 shower are located in the hall they have a person exclusively for showers. (Of the 30 approx 6 usually in hospice)3-11 30/3 11-7 2 English fluent staff working with dad and same staff.

Nice facility - good experience. This place might be more than we need. Would like to visit other places to contrast and compare. If my mom was more 'limited' then I would consider this place a strong option. But I left with the feeling that the transition would be too extreme for her.

Nice facility - good experience. Feeling like this place might be more than we need. Would like to visit other places to contrast and compare. If my mom was more 'limited' then I would consider this place a strong option. But I left with the feeling that the transition would be too extreme for her.

Life Enrichment Coordinator plans activities. All inclusive price $5655 private room or $5110 companion room. They don't take Medicaid and can provide "most" services to end of life

Looks like I will be signing a lease!

Liked this place but still not really ready for the locked up, dad isn't at that stage. more of a nursing home sort of feel but would choose this place if we needed to have him in a more secure atmosphere. very nice lady ,informative and pleasant did the tour and talked with her.

Met the director and toured facility on 4/6/2011. Very nice, clean. Studio very small, but I guess I didn't know what to expect. They offer specials on the studio, but none on the 1BR apt. They offer memory care which included med. mgmt., showering, dressing. Phone, laundry separate.

I really like this one. Location, aminities etc.

When the time comes, this is the facility we will use. . . .