The Crossings at Brookwood sits in a quiet part of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota at 6201 Lilac Drive North, and the place is for adults age 55 and older who want friendship, comfort, and fun in their later years. The staff encourages open talk about costs, services, care levels, contract terms, and amenities before moving in, and they make it easy to tour or do a virtual visit first. There's a "Caregiver Tips" section to help people understand the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, or nursing care, and the team checks what someone needs-whether that's staying active and independent, getting help with dressing or bathing, or special care for memory issues like dementia or Alzheimer's.
There's a memory care team with special programs and individual care plans, so people with memory loss have support in a setting that aims to reduce confusion and wandering, while assisted living folks get help with daily things like medication, grooming, and moving around. Nurses and aides handle wound care, podiatry, occupational therapy, and medication. Staff also take care of meals, with chef-prepared food and nutrition plans, and there are laundry and house cleaning services so residents don't have to worry about chores.
The building itself has lots of safety features, like sprinkler systems and handicap access, with controlled building entry, elevators, and round-the-clock emergency maintenance. There are twelve different floor plans-one-bedrooms, some with dens, and two bedrooms-and some apartments come with walk-in closets, kitchens or kitchenettes, individual storage, washers and dryers, and even 3-season screened balconies. All rooms have cable TV and WiFi, and residents can use garbage disposals, dishwashers, and enjoy in-home maintenance.
Amenities include a dining room, on-site convenience store, beauty salon/barber shop, guest suite, and laundry rooms on every floor. The place is pet-friendly with space for dogs and cats. Residents enjoy community rooms, fitness center, billiards room, sunroom, library, and a meditation or worship space. Heated underground parking, a car care center, guest parking, and free transportation to shopping and social events, like monthly trips to Mystic Lake, make life easier. Social life stays busy with Bingo, cards, coffee groups, monthly blood pressure checks, arts and crafts, and physical wellness programs, plus on-site church services and a busy activity calendar. Outdoor options include grills, picnic areas, walking paths, and gardens, and there's a screened porch and many comfortable sitting areas inside. Overnight guests are allowed.
The Crossings at Brookwood's staff has earned awards like the Best of Senior Living and #1 55+ property in Minnesota multiple times, along with MADACS awards for helpfulness and kindness. The staff help people talk through contract terms and financial details like accepting long-term care insurance before moving in. There's a strong community feel, active volunteer committees, and lots of information to help families and caregivers make good choices. Residents can choose between independent living, assisted care, adult day care, nursing and rehab, and memory care, depending on their needs, with a focus on genuine help and keeping daily life simple and safe.
