Brookdale Hockessin sits in a peaceful spot with green parks and walking paths, giving folks who live there nice views and places to stroll, and it doesn't hide that it's got no big claims about itself, but instead just tries to keep everyone comfortable as they age. The building stands two stories tall and holds 54 rooms, so it feels more homey and not all that crowded, which suits those who like quiet corners and familiar faces. People can pick from studio apartments with natural light and storage, and pets can come along, since it's a pet-friendly place, and there's space for them in and outside. Safety comes first, so the nursing team keeps watch all day and night, handling care with compassion, and a robust medication management system tracks everyone's needs, while the health and wellness director looks after things like fall prevention and personal health plans.
There are all sorts of living options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement community services, so someone can stay through different life stages without moving. People get help when they need it with bathing, dressing, or grooming, or they can stay independent if that's what suits them, and the Personalized Service System matches care to individual goals. Skilled staff help with medications and daily activities, and around-the-clock monitoring brings families some relief, especially if health is a concern. Apartments are set up with helpful features like wheelchair accessible showers and walk-in bathtubs with safety rails, plus there's a therapeutic whirlpool to soothe muscles, aligned with the focus on well-being.
The surroundings offer easy access to Walgreens, the HAC Cafe, and places like the Wilmington VA Medical Center, along with visits from local providers like Dr. Bianchi Alex, and healthcare services extend to on-site therapy, podiatry, doctor and dentist availability, and even hospice and respite care. There's a strict no-smoking policy indoors and in public areas, which keeps the air cleaner for everyone, and resident parking makes coming and going easier.
Brookdale Hockessin likes to fill the days with B-Fit fitness classes, bird watching, and structured activities such as jewelry making, happy hours, brain health programs like Brain Fit, Flex Your Brain workouts, and Know Your Brain projects, trying to keep minds sharp and bodies moving, and no matter your background, there's devotional services, outings, and social rooms-with a library, fireplaces, rocking chairs, raised garden beds, and even a popcorn machine in the community room. Signature programs like My Life Story help connect folks to their past and give them ways to share experiences, and events and activities run year-round.
Residents eat meals together, take part in Optimum Life® wellness programs, and use amenity spaces like the salon and barbershop, community kitchen, and outdoor common spaces for visits or quiet time. Memory care neighborhoods offer secure places for adults with dementia, and the community is designed to be easy to get around for those with mobility needs. Transportation services help get folks to appointments or shops, and there's always something happening with the support of staff who aim to help everyone age as well and live as well as possible, without anyone needing to pretend things are perfect, just that daily life is managed with care and some small joys along the way.
