Brookdale Lake Brazos sits on 11 scenic acres along the Brazos River, and it gives seniors a peaceful place surrounded by countryside views, and inside the community, you'll find both Assisted Living and Memory Care services, which means residents can get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and managing medicine, and there are specially trained staff always on hand day and night to help out or handle emergencies with round-the-clock care and a 24-hour call system, and nurses are there up to 16 hours a day. The apartments are private, spacious, and pet-friendly, and there are easy-to-navigate floor plans and soothing wall colors, which help especially for memory care residents, and the whole place is secure and set up with dementia-friendly features. Residents can use a kitchenette, enjoy meals in the private dining room, relax in the lobby or activity room, attend the chapel for devotionals, and spend time in both outdoor and indoor areas, and the community offers both hospice and respite care as needed. There's wheelchair-accessible showers, plenty of parking, and complimentary transportation for trips. Staff works with outside healthcare providers to meet each person's health needs, and they focus on keeping residents healthy and safe, helping them stay as independent as possible even as care needs change. Activities are planned to encourage socializing and friendships, with events, educational programs, and entertainment, plus signature programs and blogs through Brookdale Senior Living that help everyone keep up with what's happening at Brookdale Lake Brazos. Those who live here can also use services like at-home care, skilled nursing, independent living, or even continuing care retirement programs, and they can bring their pets, share meals, join in special events, or simply enjoy views of the river and the friendly, home-like atmosphere. The staff understands how aging brings different needs and works to support every resident's health, safety, spiritual life, and social connections throughout their journey here.
Brookdale Lake Brazos
3801 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX, 76708- Assisted living
- Memory care
Kind staff, pricey, uneven care
I moved my mom here and am generally pleased: the staff are kind, attentive and family-like, the riverfront grounds and dining room are lovely, rooms feel like small apartments, and there are plenty of activities and outings that keep residents engaged. Care and meals are usually good, but food quality can be uneven. Big caveats: the place is expensive with some opaque fees and rent increases, weekend admin/front-desk coverage and memory-care staffing can be weak, and I noticed occasional odors and cleanliness/safety issues. Overall I'd recommend it for assisted living if you can afford it, but not as confidently for advanced dementia care.
Pricing
| $3,650+/mo | Semi-private | Assisted Living | ||
| $4,745+/mo | Studio | Assisted Living | ||
| $4,380+/mo | Suite | Assisted Living |
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Coordination with health care providers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Memory care community services
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Pet friendly
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About Brookdale Lake Brazos
About Brookdale
We are all aging; some of us never stop living. So when the time comes to determine how you or your loved one will spend their later years in life, you'll have questions… Will I be heard? Will I be forgotten? How can I stay active? Will I be able to still grow as a person? Will my children still look up to me? Or down at me? How can I just be her daughter again? How can I continue to contribute to something meaningful? What do I do now? What do we do next? What do I do…to keep on living my life? Brookdale's senior living solutions will help answer those questions for those who may be in need of an assisted living facility or some other level of senior living care. That's why the people of Brookdale offer new answers to the age-old question of aging. Framing everything we do inside your vision for all the places you'd still like your life to go. As an individual. A couple. A family. Being a trusted partner in bringing all those places you seek in life- to life. By listening to your needs. Understanding the life you want for yourself or your loved one. Then customizing a solution that puts life, close within reach. At Brookdale, you can expect us to be a trusted partner by listening and understanding your needs, discussing potential solutions and options, mutually determining the right thing to do and working with you to take action together. Then we customize a solution that puts the life you want within reach. It is our job to provide solutions for the unmet needs of those who seek senior living solutions. We do this with over 675+ retirement communities with the ability to serve approximately 60,000 residents in 41 states (as of August 30, 2021), and with a wide range of innovative programs and services. Brookdale associates' passion, courage and true sense of partnership make Brookdale what it is. More than a company, it is a calling.
People often ask...
Brookdale Lake Brazos offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,650 per month.
Brookdale Lake Brazos offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 12 photos of Brookdale Lake Brazos on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 3801 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX, 76708.
Yes, Brookdale Lake Brazos offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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