Brookside Assisted Living sits out in Overbrook, KS, and the folks there spend a lot of time making sure seniors feel supported while families know their loved ones are cared for, and you'd see right away that the place is made to feel like home, with three different neighborhoods all set up with their own dining rooms where residents sit down to three daily meals. The community's licensed to provide assisted living and offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's, and even home care, so people who want to stay independent but need help with bathing, dressing, or taking medicine can fit right in, and if you're looking into working there, they keep jobs open for CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, RNs, and other experienced caregivers. People get 24-hour supervision, care with things like transfers or diabetes management, a round-the-clock call system, and skilled nurses on staff, while security watches the place day and night.
The rooms are usually studios, and you'll find furnished spaces, emergency alert systems, phone access, and simple move-in help, and a pharmacy covers daily needs, plus meals fit special diets, like options for people with allergies or diabetes. There's a state-of-the-art bath and spa room, beauty shop, barber, and an on-site certified anodyne therapy center for physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and for residents who can't move around easily, there's help with getting in and out of bed or chairs. Residents have regular recreational activities like volleyball tournaments, movie nights, pedicures, workshops, and community-run programs, so there's always a chance to meet neighbors or stay busy, and daily housekeeping, laundry, and all the chores get done, which helps keep things running smoothly.
Brookside hosts both long-term and short-term care that's often more affordable than a full-time nursing home, but they don't take Medicare, and they're not certified with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, though they do keep ties with the Department of Aging and Veteran's Services for extra oversight and guidance. Transportation is set up for errands, doctor visits, or special outings, and there are walking paths, gardens, arts rooms, lounges, parking, and storage for small comforts. Family members find this place steady and welcoming, with a focus on each senior's needs, while residents can take part in social programs or relax in a peaceful, well-kept setting that values independence but offers support where needed. Brookside's gotten listed among U.S. News' Best Nursing Homes in 2024, and it stays steady with 24 assisted living beds and amenities tailored to an active, close-knit community.
