Brookdale Union Park

Brookdale Union Park sits in a quiet neighborhood in Monroe, North Carolina, and gives folks several living options such as independent living, assisted living, memory care for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and skilled nursing for people who need more care than assisted living offers, and you'll find it all in one single-story campus, which makes moving around a bit easier, especially for those using walkers or wheelchairs, thanks to mobility-friendly rooms and wheelchair accessible showers. Residents can choose from studio apartments, private rooms, or companion suites to suit their needs, and the facility welcomes pets with pet-friendly policies if someone wants their dog or cat close by, which a lot of people enjoy in their retirement years. Meals here are cooked by chefs and meal planners who focus on nutrition, and folks eat together in a restaurant-style dining room so nobody feels alone, plus the place holds regular events and activities to help residents stay connected and engaged, whether it's games in the common room, reading in the library, or getting their hair done at the on-site salon. The staff is around 24 hours if someone needs help or in an emergency, and caregivers help with medication, bathing, and dressing for those who need it, while folks who like to get out can use transportation services for outings or appointments. You'll see common spaces like a community kitchen, living rooms, a courtyard, walking paths, patios, and a residents lounge, all designed for folks to meet and relax, and Wi-Fi is available for those who like to keep in touch or look up something online. The facility has earned awards for quality and friendliness, and care plans are tailored to each person, whether they need occasional help or more support with memory care, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, or even short-term stays for respite or hospice. Brookdale Union Park encourages residents to join in social, educational, and entertainment activities, with a full event calendar and signature programs that address health, well-being, and everyday enjoyment, and the community aims to support seniors' independence while offering care options that fit changing needs, using clear emergency call systems and regular reviews to keep safety and care a priority for everyone who lives there.

Brookdale Union Park is managed by Brookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.