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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.03·(125)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
3.9
Staff
3.9
Meals
3.7
Amenities
3.2
Value
3.2
Pros
Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
On-site clinical resources (physician and nursing access)
Small, home-like 40–42-bed community scale
Secure, similarly configured memory-care unit for easier transitions
Well-maintained outdoor courtyard and wandering areas
Personalized rooms allowing family items and customization
Accommodating kitchen and chef with well-prepared meals reported
Varied activities offered (yoga, music, outings, family nights)
Smooth admission transitions and supportive move-in processes
Competitive pricing and Medicaid/affordability options
Available transportation for medical appointments
Cons
High staff turnover and frequent leadership changes
Inconsistent family and after-hours communication
Variable housekeeping, laundry quality, and sanitation practices
Outdated physical plant and small apartment layouts
Limited menu variety and budget-driven meal repetitiveness
Understaffing leading to care delays and limited engagement
Limited or inconsistent activity programming for some residents
Gaps in coordination with outside providers and nurse practitioners
Transportation scheduling unreliability and late arrivals
Inconsistent night/weekend clinical coverage and documentation gaps
Medication management and monitoring
Summary of reviews
Brookdale Tequesta presents a mixed but informative picture for prospective residents and families. The community is a relatively small, one‑level assisted living/memory-care setting (roughly 40–42 beds) with a homelike atmosphere, secure memory-care areas, and attractive outdoor spaces. Many families highlight the facility’s strengths: nursing teams and on-site clinical resources are frequently described as compassionate and engaged, the kitchen and chef receive praise for accommodating meals, and staff often provide individualized attention during admissions and transitions. The small scale of the community and similar layouts between assisted living and memory care are also cited as conveniences for future transitions.
Care quality is uneven across accounts. Several families describe high-quality, responsive nursing and good clinical oversight, including on-site physician availability and frequent updates to families. Conversely, other families report care delays, inconsistent documentation, and uneven coverage during nights and weekends. There are recurring concerns about medication management and monitoring that prospective families should address directly when touring and reviewing clinical protocols.
Staffing and management are a central pattern in the reviews. Positive experiences emphasize caring, attentive caregivers and leadership that communicates well; negative experiences point to frequent staff and management turnover, which appears to correlate with lapses in day‑to‑day operations. After-hours responsiveness and telephone accessibility are noted as inconsistent, and families commonly advise asking about current staffing stability and leadership tenure during a visit.
Housekeeping, laundry, and facility condition show clear variability. While some reports describe clean, well‑kept apartments and common areas, others indicate sanitation concerns, odor issues in specific areas, and inconsistent housekeeping schedules. The physical plant is described as older in many accounts: rooms and bathrooms can be small or dated, and some units lack modern amenities such as central air or larger apartment configurations. The community’s courtyard and wandering areas are consistently listed as positives amid these infrastructure limitations.
Dining and activities are another area of divergence. Several reviewers praise an accommodating chef, enjoyable meals, and a range of activities (exercise classes, music, outings, family nights). At the same time, many families describe limited menu variety, repetitive meals, and activity programs that can be minimal or reduced (especially during public‑health restrictions). Activity engagement appears to depend heavily on staffing and the energy of activity leadership.
Operational concerns include unreliable transportation scheduling, coordination gaps with outside providers and nurse practitioners, and variability in laundry and housekeeping quality. These are trait‑level operational weaknesses rather than isolated events. Because experiences at Brookdale Tequesta are polarized—ranging from “exceptional, highly recommended” to “unsuitable” in different accounts—prospective families should plan a thorough, timed visit: observe mealtime, evening and weekend staffing, review housekeeping and laundry policies, ask for current staff turnover metrics, verify medication‑management protocols, and request references from recently admitted families. This will help determine whether the site’s strong clinical and community attributes are consistently in place for the unit you are considering.
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Location
Brookdale Tequesta is located at 205 Village Blvd, Tequesta, FL, 33469.
About Brookdale Tequesta
Brookdale Tequesta sits on a quiet side street with a small, one-story layout that gives the place a homey, peaceful feel, and you'll notice right away that they've got a friendly staff who try to know every resident and help them with daily needs if that's required, such as dressing or managing medicines, and folks who need memory care can find special spaces and programs just for them, designed for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, so those who live here can keep as much independence as they safely can. This place has several living options, from independent living for those who don't need help, to assisted living, skilled nursing, and even short-term rehab and adult day care, while continuing care retirement services let people stay on as their needs change. In the way of amenities, you'll find things like a beauty and barber salon, movie room, piano, arts and crafts, library, lounges, a bistro-style café, recreation and community rooms, and outside you get sunrooms, walking paths, sitting areas, and tropical gardens, all laid out for seniors to enjoy. You'll see pet-friendly policies, private and unfurnished apartments with walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and bathrooms, and communal spaces like the dining room where restaurant-style meals are served, plus special diets for folks who need them and room service if they'd rather eat in private. Safety's a key part, so there's emergency call systems, controlled access to the building, and 24-hour staff, including skilled nurses and doctors, with on-site medical specialties from dental to podiatry. They run programs like Brookdale HealthPlus with a nurse who oversees care, and care plans are shaped to each person, whether it's help with chronic illness or yearly checkups, and they do offer hospice and respite care too. Events fill the calendar every week-socials, classes, outings, spiritual services (including Jewish holiday events), and group activities meant to help people meet and make friends. Seniors can use free Wi-Fi, transportation for appointments and shopping, laundry and housekeeping, and there are accessibility features all around, so getting around with a walker or wheelchair is simple. Altogether, Brookdale Tequesta works to give a safe and sociable home for older adults, whether they're looking to live more independently, need some extra help with day-to-day tasks, or need more hands-on health support and memory care as they get older.
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.
People often ask...
Brookdale Tequesta offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,149 per month.
Brookdale Tequesta offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 33 photos of Brookdale Tequesta on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 205 Village Blvd, Tequesta, FL 33469.
No, Brookdale Tequesta does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.
Investigated allegations revealed deficiencies in mobility device management, staff training, and adherence to resident care standards. Documentation and follow-up were insufficient in several areas.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
ZZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
21 Apr 2026Standard
21 Apr 2026Standard
Verified the previously cited deficiency was corrected.
29 Sept 2025Standard
29 Sept 2025Standard
Identified deficiencies in Emergency Management Planning, including failure to submit and maintain a comprehensive emergency management plan and related documentation.
17 May 2025Standard
17 May 2025Standard
Concluded that deficiencies were corrected on-site during the revisit.
17 Mar 2025Standard
17 Mar 2025Standard
Found deficiencies in training documentation and monitoring, including unsigned preservice orientation certificates and incomplete records for staff training.
Class 4A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
13 Feb 2025Standard
13 Feb 2025Standard
Found that the provider did not submit required emergency management plan revisions within 30 days after county notification.
CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
10 Sept 2024Complaint
10 Sept 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
10 Sept 2024Complaint
10 Sept 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies at the time of the survey. An unannounced complaint and a generator monitoring survey were conducted.
17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023
Determined that previously cited deficiencies were corrected at the time of the revisit.
06 Jun 2023Complaint
06 Jun 2023Complaint
Found deficiencies in ADRD training for staff and in the facility's risk management and QA program, uncovered during an unannounced complaint and monitoring survey.
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA
05 May 2023Standard
05 May 2023Standard
Found no deficiencies.
21 Feb 2023Standard
21 Feb 2023Standard
Found no deficiencies after unannounced relicensure and generator monitoring surveys conducted on 2023-02-21.
20 Feb 2023Standard
20 Feb 2023Standard
Found deficiencies in ADRD training compliance; one staff member did not have the required initial ADRD training within 3 months of hire, and another lacked evidence of the required ongoing ADRD training.
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
15 Aug 2022Complaint
15 Aug 2022Complaint
Verified there were no deficiencies identified after an unannounced complaint and a generator monitoring survey.
04 May 2022Complaint
04 May 2022Complaint
Investigated unannounced complaint surveys; found no deficiencies.
23 Mar 2021Standard
23 Mar 2021Standard
Found no deficiencies identified during a focused infection control and generator assessment survey.
03 Mar 2021Standard
03 Mar 2021Standard
Found no deficiencies.
17 Apr 2020
17 Apr 2020
Found no deficiencies.
27 Feb 2020Monitor
27 Feb 2020Monitor
Identified deficiencies showing lack of oversight and proper documentation for nursing services, with inadequate supervision of care for a resident.
Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 2A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
Class 3AN278LNS - RECORDS
27 Feb 2020Complaint
27 Feb 2020Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
22 Nov 2019Complaint
22 Nov 2019Complaint
Found that the previously cited deficiency was corrected.
22 Jul 2019Complaint
22 Jul 2019Complaint
Identified failures to submit timely adverse incident reports for all sampled residents, indicating noncompliance with reporting requirements.
Class 4A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
01 Apr 2019Complaint
01 Apr 2019Complaint
Found deficiencies in housekeeping and environmental conditions, including soiled carpeting, odors, and damaged surfaces in resident areas.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
01 Nov 2018Standard
01 Nov 2018Standard
Corrected the outstanding deficiency by the time of the revisit.
18 Oct 2018Standard
18 Oct 2018Standard
Found no deficiencies identified during the LNS survey.
22 Aug 2018Standard
22 Aug 2018Standard
Found a deficiency in medication storage during an unannounced licensure survey, with one cart not secured when unattended.
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
20 Aug 2018Monitor
20 Aug 2018Monitor
Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected after an unannounced revisit.
03 Jul 2018Complaint
03 Jul 2018Complaint
Verified that all outstanding deficiencies were corrected after a desk-review follow-up licensure survey.
27 Jun 2018Monitor
27 Jun 2018Monitor
Found noncompliance with medication storage and disposal; expired or discontinued medications were not destroyed or returned, and a cabinet contained medications past 30 days.
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
22 May 2018Complaint
22 May 2018Complaint
Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
04 Apr 2018Complaint
04 Apr 2018Complaint
Found deficiencies in grievance policy implementation after receiving resident grievances.
Class 4A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
19 Jan 2018Complaint
19 Jan 2018Complaint
Identified multiple deficiencies related to safety, health documentation, and environmental conditions. The findings included an unsecured Wellness Center, missing health assessment for a resident, and several unsafe environmental issues.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
21 Sept 2017Complaint
21 Sept 2017Complaint
Found no deficiencies. The revisit noted no uncorrected deficiencies at the time of review.
27 Jun 2017Complaint
27 Jun 2017Complaint
Found deficiencies in supervision during meals and in dietary standards, affecting residents' meals and diet compliance.
Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
18 May 2017Complaint
18 May 2017Complaint
Investigated an unannounced licensure complaint survey and found no deficiencies identified.
07 Feb 2017Standard
07 Feb 2017Standard
Concluded no deficiencies were found during an unannounced relicensure follow-up survey.
14 Dec 2016Standard
14 Dec 2016Standard
Identified multiple deficiencies, including inadequate medication assistance, incomplete staff health and background documentation, and missing staff trainings.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
16 Nov 2016Complaint
16 Nov 2016Complaint
Found no deficiencies during the investigation.
16 Nov 2016Standard
16 Nov 2016Standard
Identified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the revisit day; no new deficiencies were found.
22 Sept 2016Monitor
22 Sept 2016Monitor
Found no deficiencies. A monitoring survey was conducted on 2016-09-22.
07 Sept 2016Standard
07 Sept 2016Standard
Found deficiencies in residency monitoring and staff training during an unannounced survey.
Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
06 Nov 2015Complaint
06 Nov 2015Complaint
Found no deficiencies during the unannounced licensure complaint survey.
05 May 2015Complaint
05 May 2015Complaint
Found previously cited deficiencies corrected during the revisit; no outstanding issues noted.
23 Feb 2015Complaint
23 Feb 2015Complaint
Found significant deficiencies in medication records, storage and disposal, resident rights procedures, and risk management, with discrepancies in controlled substances and incomplete grievance handling.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
15 Jan 2015Complaint
15 Jan 2015Complaint
Identified earlier deficiencies were corrected during the January 15, 2015 revisit.
06 Jan 2015Complaint
06 Jan 2015Complaint
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced licensure complaint survey.
24 Nov 2014Complaint
24 Nov 2014Complaint
Identified deficiencies in monitoring resident diets and notifying providers and families about significant weight loss, and in maintaining essential living environment features (toilets, refrigerator, shelving).
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
27 Oct 2014Standard
27 Oct 2014Standard
Determined that the previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
26 Aug 2014Standard
26 Aug 2014Standard
Identified deficiencies in residents' health information privacy, staff training, and the cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
21 Aug 2014Standard
21 Aug 2014Standard
Found no deficiencies identified during the unannounced follow-up visit.
09 Jul 2014Standard
09 Jul 2014Standard
Observed deficiencies related to medication assistance and staff training/documentation, with gaps in required in-service trainings within 30 days of hire.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
09 Jul 2014Complaint
09 Jul 2014Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
09 Jul 2014Complaint
09 Jul 2014Complaint
Found the previously cited deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up visit, and no deficiencies were observed.
08 May 2014Complaint
08 May 2014Complaint
Identified deficiencies in medication records and supervision, with inaccurate medication administration records for two residents.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
28 Jan 2014Complaint
28 Jan 2014Complaint
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced complaint survey.
10 Sept 2013Complaint
10 Sept 2013Complaint
Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit. The follow-up indicated compliance.
25 Feb 2013Complaint
25 Feb 2013Complaint
Found no deficiencies identified in the complaint survey.
19 Jan 2013Complaint
19 Jan 2013Complaint
Identified deficiencies related to emergency planning and recordkeeping, and failure to follow established policies for preventing recurrence.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
26 Dec 2012Standard
26 Dec 2012Standard
Found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
13 Nov 2012Standard
13 Nov 2012Standard
Investigated deficiencies related to unsafe food storage and sanitation in a licensed care setting; observed several issues with refrigerator cleanliness and proper food storage.
23 Oct 2012Standard
23 Oct 2012Standard
Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the revisit date.
10 Sept 2012Standard
10 Sept 2012Standard
Reported deficiencies in health assessments and dietary services, including inadequate health assessment documentation and noncompliance with dietary standards.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
Class 3A0092FOOD SERVICE - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
13 Aug 2012Standard
13 Aug 2012Standard
Found multiple deficiencies in residency criteria, resident care supervision, medication handling, and dietary service. Also noted issues with medication storage and disposal.
Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
29 Jun 2012Complaint
29 Jun 2012Complaint
Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit. No new deficiencies were identified.
29 Jun 2012
29 Jun 2012
Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
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