Brookdale

Right from my first visit, I knew this was the place for my husband. Everyone was warm and welcoming. They are family – they laugh with you, they – with you. They celebrate the success. You always feel that they listen and accommodate to make it as comfortable as possible. They make this whole process bearable.

We are so happy that our mom lives at Brookdale. She is safe and fed and well cared for. We visit mom often and are always welcomed by the caregivers. We dine with mom regularly and the food is plentiful and good. The facility is clean and smells good. In summer the outdoor patios are pleasant. But mostly, I love the staff and caregivers.

We love this community we don't live here so we communicate a lot over the phone and we feel like family with them. It was so welcoming when we first toured and the caregivers are amazing and helpful. They are very pleasant and address all our needs. It is very clean and tidy. The food is great and he gets meals 3x a day. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and lots of trees and nature. He can go for walks if he would like to. I would recommend this community.

My mother lives at Brookdale, and so far, it has been an excellent experience. The staff there is amazing. They are so helpful and wonderful to work with. The food is good, nutritious, and flavorful, and there are lots of options for activities there. Even though my mother is still warming up to the community, there is a ton of stuff for her to do if she wants to. I would absolutely recommend Brookdale to others

Lovely campus, mom and dad liked a lot. No option for independent living. Start with assisted living. Not an option.

I met with John the adviser and got some information on prices and services. I didn't take a tour. I have some more to think about.

When I toured this community I didn't get the same feeling as other Brookdale's. They are run by the same people as others but it's much larger and has more residents. I do like that they also above and beyond expectations just like other Brookdale's. The staff members are all very friendly and the facility has a wonderful atmosphere. It's very clean and there's nothing on the floors every time I went there. I would highly recommend this community to anyone.

This is the best facility we toured and seemed to be the best place my parents would like. Unfortunately, my mother passed away the day they were supposed to move, but my Father still moved here. The staff goes above and beyond expectations. The atmosphere here is a lot nice that some of the places we toured. My Father calls it a hotel all the time! The dining room is great and has a restaurant feel. My dad can order off a menu and doesn't have to eat the same thing every day. What I really liked is on move-in day, my dad couldn't take things from his home. Of course, his room comes unfurnished. Brookdale was wonderful in working with us and they actually furnished his room for us. The only thing we had to do was buy him a TV! I highly recommend this facility.

I did not really tour any other communities before deciding on where to live. However, once I first visited this community I knew right away that I wanted to be here. I immediately liked the room that I am currently in. It is a two bedroom with a kitchen and refrigerator. I don’t have a stove or anything like that, but I do have a microwave. All the people there have been wonderful. The staff is friendly and they know what they are doing. They keep the facility very clean. Once a week they have housekeeping come in the rooms and they change out the sheets on the bed and the towels. Myself and the ladies that I sit with at lunch do our own laundry. My granddaughter’s boyfriend came by recently to assist me with my laundry since I have it done it in a while; the basket was a bit heavy. The food that they offer is very good. It changes daily and they are very accommodating with their portions. They come in and ask how big or how small you would like your meal and how you would like to eat it. I feel like I’m getting a balanced diet. They also have fun activities like brain teasers, Mexican dominoes, and they send us weekly calendar updates of what is happening that week. Overall, I’d recommend this place to others.

We toured this community for my Aunt and Uncle. It was nice and clean. The staff was helpful with our questions.First bld was assisted living and behind that was the memory care. It just wasn't inviting or clean looking it was an older outdated building.

We moved my grandmother into Brookdale Port Charlotte and are very happy. She wasn’t thrilled about assisted living, but tells us it feels like home. The staff are great, and the managers are on it. When things arise, they take care of matters, and my grandmother can be demanding. The place is clean and care has been consistent in the past months of her being there. This community really takes pride in doing right by the residents! It’s such a relief for my family. You don’t need to look any further. Hands down, this place is everything you could ask for.

We moved my grandmother into Brookdale Port Charlotte and are very happy. She wasn’t thrilled about assisted living, but tells us it feels like home. The staff are great, and the managers are on it. When things arise, they take care of matters, and my grandmother can be demanding. The place is clean and care has been consistent in the past months of her being there. This community really takes pride in doing right by the residents! It’s such a relief for my family. You don’t need to look any further. Hands down, this place is everything you could ask for.

While looking for a place for my friend we were scheduled to look at other locations, but once we went here and talked to the director we knew it would be a perfect match. It is very clean, they do my friend’s laundry at least once a week typically and they take out the trash every shift. The quality of the staff members is just wonderful. They are really nice, take very good care of their patients, and they are very knowledgeable. They have a lot of resources that make it easier to look after the tenants. I definitely recommend this place because the residents are also friendly. Everyone cares for one another. All the people in the same section as my friend have similar issues and they can relate to each other. They all eat lunch together so my friend is very comfortable here. Their food is good, they have a menu that change daily, and they are accommodating to what my friend needs. I also receive newsletter updates through email of what activities they offer after a certain amount of days. It seems like they have a lot of crafts that the residents can enjoy. Their team is very good at communicating and keeping me in the loop of what is going on. The director there is just wonderful. She texts me all the time. My friend is still adjusting, but adjusting well and I always know what is going on with her.

Brookdale Port Charlotte was a nice surprise. We visited about 5 places in pc and none compared to the experience we encountered. Sales counselor was wealth of info and didn't make us feel like we were trying to buy something. Brookdales programs and care plan were very appealing and we liked their unique approach to their seniors living experience. The food was good and the staff were friendly. Everyone we walked into took the time to talk to us. Very warm. Once our dad is ready to move to Florida, this place will be on the very top of our list.

Very nice facility. Clean, active and organized. Spoke to many residents who said they were happy there. Very different from everything we looked at. Would have moved my mom in if she had not passed. Give this place a look. You'll be glad you did.

My husband has been staying at Brookdale Fort Collins, and I feel quite a comfort knowing he is there. I feel know that he is safe and well cared for there. The people have been extremely helpful, kind, and accommodating. The food is very good, with generous portions, and I really appreciate how they involve my husband and the other residents in most of the activities. Even if they are not able to do the activity itself, they can still be a part of the group. I find that the community is also absolutely immaculate, and I would recommend Brookdale to others

My mom and I chose this place mainly because of the aesthetics of the facility on the outside. There’s a duck pond, trees, and it’s just a beautiful location. It doesn’t look like a standard nursing home, it just looks like a residential area. Mom’s room is nice and very comfortable. The staff is easy to communicate with and knowledgeable about what they’re doing and they’ve met all of my expectations and then some. Mom loves the food and there are tons of options available. The facility is kept pretty clean and they take out the trash daily. In fact, they do it every shift change so that might make it about 2 times a day. Laundry is done weekly for sheets and the rest is up to the resident. They have plenty of activities like bingo and different music activities that they do at least 3 times a day. The staff will take the residents off campus once a week for an activity outside and I think once a week they’ll take them out to eat at a special restaurant. My mom doesn’t really participate but they provide you with a monthly calendar of things that they do. Overall, I would recommend this community.

I would absolutely recommend this community. The staff is fabulous. They go out of their way to make sure that the residents are comfortable and that they’re happy. They always get everyone involved in activities. That’s mainly why I chose this facility. There are so many activities to get my parents involved in. There’s something always going on every day. There’s a bunch of clubs, outings, live entertainment, bingo, music, and choir. It just offered more than other places. It’s a huge facility. It’s large enough for a swimming pool and 3 separate dining rooms to eat in. The facility is built like a country club. There beautiful artwork, gorgeous furniture, and a huge cascading staircase. The apartment that my parents are staying in is beautiful as well. Anytime someone moves out, they renovate it. It’s nice and spacious with a patio. There’s a little kitchen, in unit washer/dryer, and a spacious bathroom that is wheelchair accessible. Even though my parents have a small kitchen, the facility offers meals included in the rent. They have several times to eat throughout the day. There are 3 places to eat. There’s a pub, a formal dining room, and a casual dining room. They each have menus that you would order off of like a restaurant. You have 6 options to choose from each meal. Also, every time you eat it’s a 3 or 4-course meal. If you don’t want to go to any of the dining rooms, you can have your food delivered to your room or get it to go from the dining room. I just can’t begin to explain how lovely the help is. They really do care about all of the residents. The one thing I can’t stress enough is if you’re looking for a place for your loved ones for the first time, look at all your options. I chose independent living with skilled help for my parents. Yes, you have to pay extra for the skilled help, but it was more cost effective than putting them in assisted living. With independent living, it’s more vibrant, upbeat, and uplifting. It makes them feel and live better. I encourage you to look at independent living first and hiring skilled help as well.

My dad is loving this place after 6 weeks. He is 99 and the transition to assisted living went smoothly. He is very happy and content. They staff is so friendly to him and me and very helpful. I like that it is a secured facility on one level. It is a smaller community and he does not feel overwhelmed. They encourage him in anything he does. He loves the food here. It is kept clean and no odors. I would recommend this to my friends and family.

I recognize that when a family is facing the reality of needing residential Alzheimer & Dementia care, there is a lot of emotion and concern surrounding this decision. We didn’t “want” this, and it is overwhelming when you realize it is time to make this choice. We moved my aunt from another Brookdale community where she had lived in assisted living for 7 years. I wont go into specifics on that facility, but I will tell you that we were very unhappy with the lack of care for her there and were hesitant, if not almost totally resistant to continuing to have her in the Brookdale network. However, Brookdale Beaverton has turned out to be an exceptional facility for us. The routine that has been established for residents keeps the day moving, the facility is clean, the communication is clear, the dedicated staff is wonderful. And its furnished beautifully. We randomly drop by to visit, and have seen that it is consistent in its care. I appreciate the fact that the staff tries different ways to engage my aunt, who is non-verbal, and they dance and sing with her. They animate expression to her, and help her get through her day. She has a rare form of dementia, and I can say that she can often be a difficult person to care for. I have witnessed the staff members placed in very hard positions where she becomes defiant, even combative at times, and they handle these instances carefully and professionally. We are so grateful to the staff at Brookdale Beaverton for all of the efforts that they make on behalf of their residents and how they assess individual care. There are some basics that families need to accept when understanding these kind of environments. Things will go missing, because people “shop” around. Things disappear, things return. Thats how it goes. Not all the residents will like each other, and they are all in different states of being, while in the same location. It makes it interesting to witness, and I think the staff is absolutely amazing at being able to manage all of these different personalities and realities. Although we wish in our hearts that we could make my aunts condition improve, she is in a decline from which she will not recover. We are very comforted by the care she is receiving, and know that she feels safe and at home there. Thank you to all the staff, from the people cooking and cleaning, the care taking staff, activity directors, med desk, nurses, visiting doctors, and administrators. You have really made us feel like we are in the right place with you all. We don’t worry constantly. You let us know how she is doing, and offer suggestions for support. You are the voice for her that she does not have, and we could not be more grateful for the care you are providing for her. THANK YOU.