Brookdale Western Hills

Brookdale Western Hills in Temple, Texas, is a senior living community that has several different care options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, skilled nursing, continuing care retirement, and at-home care services. Residents can choose from a variety of private apartments and rooms, including the Silverdale Suite, Townsend Suite, and Richmond Suite, all with walk-in closets, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and cable or satellite TV, and there are emergency call systems in every unit. There's also easy access throughout the building for anyone with limited mobility, which helps folks stay independent longer, and you'll find the building has controlled access for security, plus 24-hour staff for emergencies. Residents get their meals in a restaurant-style dining area, with special diets like low or no sugar available, and food choices picked by a registered dietician-there are also guest meals and private dining rooms for special occasions. For social time and activities, there's a residents' lounge, a large game room, a library, a computer room with Wi-Fi throughout, and places to play billiards or do arts and crafts, and the activities staff plans regular group outings and programs, plus there's music, movies, fitness, and pet therapy. The building's got nice outdoor areas, too, like a courtyard, walking paths, a screened sunroom, and a patio garden, so residents can enjoy fresh air or spend time with a pet, since the community allows pets and welcomes visiting therapy animals. Regular transportation services are available at cost, including rides for errands or grocery shopping. Housekeeping, laundry, and personal grooming are also offered, with a Beauty and Barber salon right on site. There's plenty of space for religious, fellowship, or meditation activities, with devotional services, a visiting chaplain, and Protestant services. The staff work to tailor assistance depending on each person's needs, which could include help with bathing, dressing, or medication, and for those with memory loss, there are safety features and programming to prevent wandering and lessen confusion. Residents say the community's clean, comfortable, pet friendly, and smells good, and families value the focus on well-being and daily enrichment. The facility's received praise for meals, activities, and friendly staff and holds a 3.8-star rating from 11 reviews. Brookdale Western Hills meets licensing standards through regular reviews and aims to offer a safe, home-like setting where seniors can spend time together or relax on their own, with support that lets them keep their dignity and independence as long as possible.