Brookdale Northwest Hills sits in Austin, TX, and offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, adult day care, continuing care retirement community, and at-home care services, so there are a lot of care levels under one roof and folks can keep living there as their needs change, which is real helpful, and well, if someone needs help with bathing, dressing, walking, bed transfers, toileting, eating, or taking their medicine, the staff takes care of that, and there are nurses and staff on-site 24 hours a day, with LPNs and awake staff always around, which gives peace of mind to families, and visiting nurses, podiatrists, dentists, and a whole team of therapists come in for added health care like physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and more. You can get hospice, respite care, and full aging-in-place help where people don't have to move out just because their health changes, even if they need heavy nursing care or memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and the memory care part's in its own building with its own secured property, computer wander alert system, and behavioral care staff so those who might wander or act out can stay safe and cared for, and even tricky situations like someone being physically aggressive or an elopement risk get handled since the building's made for this, and there's supervision and monitoring to quickly help with anything like that.
Living at Brookdale Northwest Hills comes with choices like private apartments, semi-private rooms, studios, and one-bedroom units, so you can pick what suits you, and rooms have features like cable TV, kitchenettes, emergency call systems, private bathrooms, and come furnished if wanted, and for people who like having pets, this place lets residents have dogs or cats, with pet care and even pet therapy, which matters a lot to some folks. Meals get served three times a day, and you can eat in the restaurant-style dining room, get room service, and choose low sodium or low sugar meals if needed, plus snacks and drinks show up during the day, so no one gets left hungry. Housekeeping and laundry are done for you, and transportation's included for shopping, doctor visits, and local outings, plus you're able to park your own car if you still drive.
Community life stays lively with a pretty big calendar, so you'd see brain fitness programs, art classes, gardening, cooking, and educational lectures, and there are always social events, religious services, recreation, and things like intergenerational activities with kids or young people coming in. Inside, there's a fireplace lobby, library, fitness center, elevators for easy access, billiards room, card/game room, comfortable lounges, a beauty/barbershop with styling chairs and shampoo sinks, devotional spaces for worship or meditation, and outdoor spots like a courtyard with big umbrellas, comfy seating, walking paths, and lush landscaping, so folks can sit outside or walk around.
For safety, especially in memory care, the community uses a secured property and a computerized wander alert to keep an eye out for anyone trying to leave unsafely, and staff are trained in behavioral and memory care, using structured routines in secure spaces to lessen confusion and help with tough behaviors. On top of all that, there's a registered nurse overseen health plan, known as Brookdale HealthPlus, to help with chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure, and preventive care like wellness checks, immunizations, and screenings, which helps folks avoid trips to the hospital.
Wi-Fi and internet are there for folks who like to stay connected, and things like prayer groups, educational resources, and planning support for seniors and their families get provided along the way. Brookdale Northwest Hills is part of the Brookdale Senior Living network, which means it connects to many tools and programs, including Brookdale Blogs, signature programs, and caregiving support for families. Residents and families have given the community high marks, shown by a 9.9 community score on Seniorly's rating system, and there's a long track record of serving different needs without making a big fuss about it - just helping folks keep living a normal life as their needs change over time.
