Brookdale Sleepy Hollow

Brookdale Sleepy Hollow sits in a peaceful neighborhood in Amarillo, close to Westgate Mall, Wal-Mart, and medical offices, and the place always seems quiet but never dull, with big trees and open grounds you can walk around, people say the campus feels beautiful and serene, and inside, you'll notice sitting areas with armchairs and fireplaces, a fireside living room, several porches and patios, plus a greenhouse and outdoor courtyards that are all wheelchair-friendly, which people appreciate because fresh air and nature help keep the days varied. The community offers assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, independent living, skilled nursing, continuing care, and even home care or in-home services for those who prefer companionship or light help with errands while aging in place. Residents choose from pet-friendly studio apartments that can be set up comfortably, with living space and large windows, and you'll often see folks decorating their rooms with items from home to make the space feel their own.

Meal time at Brookdale Sleepy Hollow brings people together, with a chef-inspired program, home-cooked meals, and dining rooms full of sunlight from large windows, green tablecloths, and centerpieces, and there are private dining rooms for special visits, snacks at the café, and a popcorn machine for movie nights, which always draws a group. Chores like housekeeping and laundry are taken care of to reduce stress for residents and families. People can join all sorts of activities and events-from monthly dances and karaoke to art classes, gardening in the greenhouse, Bible studies, and regular outings to spots like Western Bowl, nearby parks, or local gardens. A library, fireside lounge, salon, therapy room, and calming nooks with dolls and books give folks places to gather or just sit quietly. Pets are welcome with some restrictions, and there's a pet therapy dog that visits, which many residents look forward to seeing.

The Clare Bridge signature memory care training stands out, and the dedicated memory care building is secure for those who tend to wander, with staff using technology like bracelets for extra peace of mind. There's a strong focus on getting to know each person, tailoring care to individual needs, and helping people keep up with their routines, even those who need help with transfers, have diabetes, or have issues with incontinence or behavior-the nursing team and trained staff provide support day and night. You'll find physical, occupational, and speech therapy visits offered, and a nurse is on site, plus visiting nurses and podiatrists show up regularly to give an extra layer of care when it's needed. The property has both indoor and outdoor areas for socializing, games, and movement, and the activity calendar stays full to help folks meet new people and stay busy, even if some residents prefer small groups or one-on-one time.

Brookdale Sleepy Hollow provides devotional services both on and off the property, with Protestant, Catholic, and interdenominational options, and Sunday services and Bible study happen each week. The facility supports a range of needs, with care levels from light to heavy, and charges different fees depending on these levels, along with respite and hospice care for short stays or the end of life. Residents can use transportation free of charge for errands and outings, and there's parking available for those who still drive. Smoking's only allowed outdoors. The community wants residents to feel known and supported, and it helps people stay independent with as much or as little help as they need, right down to daily reminders and behavioral support, all across a homey environment that's friendly, smaller, and focused on dignity and comfort for everyone.

Brookdale Sleepy Hollow 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.