Brookdale Oakwood is a senior living community that provides several options for care, including assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, respite care, and long-term care, and folks can also access hospice services when they need them, and there's independent living and skilled nursing available too, so residents have lots of choices as their needs change, and that's called aging in place, which means people can stay in the same community even if their health changes over time. Staff are always available, offering 24/7 support for help with daily activities, medication, and emergencies, and there are services like preventative health care, help with chronic conditions like diabetes or heart trouble, coordination overseen by a registered nurse, and Brookdale HealthPlus with specialized health services.
The building itself has wide hallways, wheelchair accessibility, and things like accessible showers; rooms come in different floor plans like small or large studios, one-bedroom and companion suites, and they're furnished with beds, seating, a kitchenette, private bathrooms, and emergency call systems. Residents can enjoy meals in dining rooms with fireplaces and warm wood floors, or grab a snack at the bistro that opens to a patio, while those who want vegetarian meal options or snacks between regular meals have those available as well. Meals are served three times a day, with snacks, and there are beautician and barber services onsite, plus a resident lounge, library, sunroom, and even manicured gardens out back for walking and sitting.
For social and spiritual activities, there's an active events calendar, onsite and offsite devotional services, group outings with transportation included, and lots of chances to play games or chat with neighbors in the bistro or on the patio with its comfortable outdoor furniture and colorful pillows, and while the facility isn't huge, many say it feels homelike and cozy, giving more personal care. Memory care is set up to keep people safe and secure, with special attention to cognitive activities and unique care plans, and staff do their best to respond quickly to emergencies and changes in someone's health, so people and their families can feel reassured. Pet-friendly policies are also in place, and people's pets can be part of their life. Altogether, Brookdale Oakwood has a full schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities to help keep folks active, connected, and engaged, and with transportation on-hand, it's easy to get to local parks, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers when needed.
