Brookdale Briargate gives memory care for people in all stages of Alzheimer's and other dementia, and staff use person-centered partnerships to really get to know each resident, which helps build trust and comfort, and folks will find a secure environment focused on safety, using things like way-finding cues and color-coded features to make moving around easier, and there's always staff awake and ready to help day or night. Residents can choose between rooms like the Silverdale Suite, Townsend Suite, or Richmond Suite, each with its own layout including bedrooms, sitting areas, closets, and private bathrooms, and the community has a small, home-like memory care area with about 14 rooms, so people aren't overwhelmed.
Everyone works on making sure residents feel they belong, have a purpose, and can experience moments of joy each day, whether they're joining music, singing, brain fitness, gardening, or community service programs, or just enjoying time in the fireside living room or out on the courtyard. The staff take a person-first approach and handle things like medication, diabetes care, incontinence care, and even behavioral management, with nurses, therapists, and other health professionals coming in when needed, so families know folks can be cared for as health needs change.
There's always something going on, with stretching classes, Tai Chi, art, and trips outside, or amenities like a salon, library, whirlpool, and game room, plus internet and Wi-Fi, and residents can eat meals together or choose from plenty of special diet options including gluten-free, low-sugar, vegan, or organic, and they can eat in a private dining room too. Pets are allowed, and pet care services help residents keep their cats or dogs by their side, and outdoor walking paths, covered patios, gardens, scenic grounds, and a porch make it easy to get some fresh air, while secured entries and alarm bracelets keep everyone safe.
The community's designed to help people age in place by offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all in one place, so residents don't need to move if care needs change, and people who are at risk of wandering or acting out can also be supported here. Anytime dining takes away stress from set mealtimes, and activities like Wii Bowling and trivia help folks stay connected, and devotional services are offered both onsite and off.
Brookdale Briargate has signature programs like Clare Bridge Training and Solace, a friendly and well-trained staff, and a focus on creating a positive atmosphere to help every resident enjoy life, keep their dignity, and feel a sense of independence. The whole campus is pet-friendly, has accessible showers and tubs, and offers respite and hospice care if needed, and there's transportation for outings and appointments, sometimes with a small fee, and the property's secured to protect all the people who live there.
