Brookdale North Austin provides assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care for seniors 55 and over, and they accept some pets, plus the place has a peaceful location in Austin with outdoor patios, gardens, and safe walking paths, so those who like fresh air can enjoy time outside right on the property, and you'll find friendly staff who greet residents each day and make the homelike building feel welcoming. The community offers memory care for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia by using therapies that help with confusion and wandering, and they also offer at-home care services for those who need extra help. There's a Type B Assisted Living license, and a registered nurse oversees on-site care, helping to keep people healthy with Health Plus programs, which aim to reduce hospital stays and manage illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure.
You'll see large common areas for dining, relaxing, and activities, and the apartments come in studio and semi-private room options, many with kitchenettes or sometimes full kitchens, all with cable, internet, phone hookups, private or shared bathrooms, and individual climate controls, so residents have choices for how they want to live. Some apartments have living rooms, and some don't have kitchens, which suits those who want meal service instead, and meals are provided in communal dining rooms with flexible food options, and they offer restaurant-style, casual, and fine dining, with nutritious food made from good ingredients, and guest meals are available too if people want to visit family. Residents help plan menus, and there are always drinks on hand, so people can choose what they want.
Services in the building include things like housekeeping and laundry, scheduled transportation for medical visits and shopping, on-site haircutting and grooming, help with bathing and dressing, and medication management, along with regular wellness checks, fall prevention, emergency call systems, building security, and personal medical alert systems, which keep people safe day and night, plus the whole property is on one floor for easy access. Safety and wellness programs give extra peace of mind, and the campus is close to local resources in Austin. Community spaces are easy to get to and accessible for people who use wheelchairs or walkers, and there's Wi-Fi for residents who want to stay connected.
Activities can range from live music and outings to arts and crafts, educational classes, support groups, and holiday parties, with group events like social hours to help everyone feel included, and there's a gym for exercise. Offsite trips and organized outings are arranged, and there are support groups and planning tools for residents and their caregivers. The staff help with health appointments, reminders, and disease management, and therapies like occupational, physical, and sensory therapy are available if needed. The property has secure outdoor areas for those in memory care, so people with dementia can enjoy time outside without worry. Flexible visiting hours mean families can come when they wish.
Brookdale North Austin is proud of its long history, since Brookdale's been serving seniors since 1978, and the facility is licensed by the State of Texas with a total of 112 assisted living beds, plus skilled nursing and continuing care options if people's needs change over time, and while the place doesn't take Medicaid, families can use private pay, long-term care insurance, or VA benefits. People can take a virtual tour online, read pamphlets, or fill out a form to learn more. The focus always stays on safety, health, comfort, social events, and friendly attention, without making too many promises, because every person's needs and experience are different, but the goal is to support older adults so they can live as independently as possible for as long as they're able.
