Brookdale Lewiston

Brookdale Lewiston sits in Lewiston, Idaho, in a two-story building that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community options, and you'll find residents with both private and semi-private rooms, with sizes ranging from about 311 square feet for the studios on up to about 528 square feet for the one-bedrooms, and many of these apartments come with kitchenettes and cable or satellite TV in the common areas, and there's always someone around since the staff is there 24/7, ready to handle an emergency or just help out with tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication management. The community takes a patient-centered approach, building personal service care plans-so the help fits what each person actually needs-and families often work closely with caring staff members to make sure those plans work well, and the staff encourages residents to keep their independence as long as they can, which means folks can make their own choices about daily routines and activities.

The place sits close to doctors and hospitals, making quick access to healthcare pretty easy, and you'll find several levels of care, which makes it more comfortable for people who want to stay in one place as their needs grow, and besides providing help with daily tasks, Brookdale Lewiston brings skilled nursing care, therapy including physical rehabilitation, and hospice services right to the residents, so folks don't have to travel around for those supports. Meals are served in a restaurant-style dining room, with options for room service, and staff prepare special diets or offer dining help when needed, and there's a cheerful housekeeping staff keeping things clean, along with laundry and trash removal, and home maintenance so the apartments and grounds stay welcoming.

Brookdale Lewiston creates a homey, supportive atmosphere-no smoking is allowed inside, but pets are welcome, except for cats and small dogs, and you'll spot dogs around the garden area or out on a walk with residents or staff, which brings a sense of comfort to a lot of folks, especially those who like animals, though some restrictions do apply. There are indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering, including a library, common areas with entertainment options, arts and crafts, music, and places for quiet reflection or socializing, and outside you'll notice garden beds and spaces for fresh air, where people can sit, walk, or visit with friends. Fitness and recreation opportunities range from light group classes to organized clubs and cultural enrichment programs, and residents have access to a full calendar of activities with events, religious services, and VA Aid Assistance programs for those who qualify, both onsite and offsite, and staff can provide transportation for appointments, shopping trips, and outings, making it easier for everyone to stay engaged.

Brookdale Lewiston uses an emergency response call system and keypad entry to keep residents safe and secure at all times, and services are available for anyone who needs a helping hand when moving around. People can get reminders for medication or other tasks, and there's always dining assistance for those that need it, plus therapies and rehabilitation, too. The life here focuses on comfort, safety, and maintaining dignity while offering enough social and educational activities to keep things lively, and the long-standing Brookdale community shows pride and commitment all the way back to 1978. Residents here pay monthly for their rooms and care, which helps with planning, and there's guidance on finances and payment options if anyone needs extra support with that part. All in all, Brookdale Lewiston provides a range of care and comfort, with enough services and friendly attention to help seniors age well, live well, and enjoy the company of others day by day, and while no place is perfect, this community tries to bring together health support, a safe setting, plenty to do, and a familiar, home-like feeling for the folks who live there.

Brookdale Lewiston 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.