Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital sits on a peaceful street west of El Camino, between 25th and 26th avenues, so you won't hear much street noise, and the area feels calm most days, which residents seem to like, and folks who visit often comment on the sculpture in the courtyard because it's one of those things people notice and ask about, and there's an outdoor patio where residents and visitors can sit together, breathe fresh air, watch the trees move, or just have a quiet talk. The hospital has 96 beds, sometimes listed as 98, and offers care from staff who're known for being warm and friendly, with several staff described as especially helpful and caring, and nursing staff are available at all hours day and night-which is important for people who need more care or help in emergencies or simply like knowing someone's there if they need something in the early morning or late at night. The management team listens to residents and responds to concerns quickly, and there's always someone who pays attention to what the residents need.
People have choices about meals, when they want to sleep or get up, how they like to bathe, and what kind of personal routines they prefer, and the staff tries hard to treat everyone with respect, honoring each person's habits and wishes so the place feels more like home, not just a hospital. Brookside offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all on-site, which can help residents with recovery and daily routines, and the facility can take care of people with complex health needs, making sure nobody gets less attention just because they have more challenges, and families seem to appreciate knowing the team can handle different situations.
Wireless internet and cable TV are available for those who like to watch shows or keep up with friends and family online, and there are programs for socializing, spiritual needs, and other group activities, which gives residents ways to keep busy or meet people if they want to. The facility accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and several private insurance plans, so families have some flexibility when figuring out payment options. Brookside is owned by St. John's Volunteers, a Greek Orthodox-affiliated group, but people from all backgrounds live there, and the staff seems focused on everyone's wellbeing. Residents are cared for kindly, and the staff works together to make sure the different needs of each person are met, so it's a place where people don't feel like they get lost in the shuffle, and that seems to matter most in the long run.
