Brookdale Westlake Hills is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Austin, Texas, designed to offer residents both the lifestyle they desire and the care they may need as their circumstances change. The community provides multiple levels of support on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, which allows residents to transition seamlessly between levels of care without disrupting their routines or sense of home. Staff are present on campus around the clock to ensure resident safety and to respond to any emergencies.
Life at Brookdale Westlake Hills centers around comfort, wellbeing, and engagement. The campus boasts spacious accommodations with options for studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, many complete with full kitchens featuring updated appliances, and select floor plans offering balconies or patios. Basic utilities, maintenance, and scheduled transportation services are included, creating a worry-free living experience. The community was intentionally designed to blend the comforting feeling of home with upscale amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, walking paths, an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and inviting common areas meant to encourage residents to sit, relax, and connect.
Wellness is a cornerstone of Brookdale Westlake Hills, with personalized healthcare services and programs such as Brookdale HealthPlus. This exclusive service offers clinical care coordination, with a dedicated Registered Nurse Care Manager overseeing residents’ clinical needs, scheduling appointments, and managing communication among residents, their providers, and community staff. Residents benefit from onsite preventive care such as routine screenings, vaccination clinics, and annual wellness visits, reducing the need for disruptive outside appointments. Technology within HealthPlus communities assists staff in monitoring changes in residents' conditions, helping to manage physical, clinical, and dietary needs to keep everyone healthier and ideally out of the hospital.
Day-to-day living is designed to be effortless and enjoyable, with housekeeping, laundry, and even the Personal Solutions program, which enables residents or their families to order essential personal items—such as toiletries, batteries, hygiene products, and more—for direct delivery to their front door in discreet packaging. Residents can focus on what they love, spending less time on errands and more time with friends, family, and favorite activities.
Dining at Brookdale Westlake Hills is another highlight, with residents able to leave the worries of meal preparation and dishes behind. The culinary team is known for festive holiday buffets and popular resident favorites like lamb chops and tenderloin. Menus are shaped with resident input to ensure the meals are both delicious and meaningful. The dining venues provide a sociable and welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the sense of community.
Residents of Brookdale Westlake Hills enjoy a lively and inclusive social calendar. Opportunities for purposeful engagement abound, from artistic endeavors with the Art Explorers Group and storytelling circles, to wellness-focused classes such as chair tai chi. Social clubs like Culinary Delights and sunset socials on the patio foster friendship and connection. The community also organizes shopping trips to local stores and boutiques, cooking classes, games, movie matinees, and poker nights. Creative, social, and wellness programs offer residents the chance to explore new hobbies, maintain holistic wellness, and lead fulfilling, engaged lives.
Brookdale Westlake Hills is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood just minutes from Austin’s best shopping, restaurants, live music venues, art galleries, and museums. The close proximity to outdoor treasures such as Treemont Park and Zilker Botanical Garden means nature and city adventures are always within reach. Within the campus, amenities like the fitness center, library, community rooms, raised garden beds, and outdoor recreational spaces complete the luxurious and supportive environment that helps residents thrive at every stage of their retirement journey.