Brookdale Dodge City sits in a single-story building, so folks don't have to deal with stairs or elevators, which makes moving around pretty easy, and the place feels cozy because it's on the smaller side and everyone starts to look familiar after a bit, and the community welcomes pets, so residents can bring their animal friends along when they move in. Residents live in private or companion suites, which range between 288 to 360 square feet, with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and emergency call systems in each unit, and they can set up the space with their own furniture and decorations to help it feel more like home. There's always staff on site 24 hours a day for emergencies, and the team's ready to help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and managing medicine, and they do a personalized assessment for everyone to come up with a plan that fits what each person actually needs, which means folks can get care but also try to keep as much independence as they can. If anyone needs skilled nursing or memory care, those services are offered too, right in the same place, with care tailored specifically for people who need more support, and there's at-home and independent living options, so there's some flexibility depending on what someone might want or need as things change.
People don't have to worry about cooking or cleaning since the staff take care of meals, laundry, and most chores, and meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room, with options for special diets, and there are also snacks and drinks around throughout the day if residents get hungry or thirsty. For social time, there are organized events like outings, Lunch and Learn sessions, and community things like Dodge City Days, as well as clubs and signature programs, and there's a special Garden and Chamber Trip now and then, plus a library and reading room, computer station, cozy lounge areas, a sitting room, a nice garden courtyard, and a private dining room that families can use during visits. Residents also get amenities like a beauty and barber shop right in the building, laundry services, laundry rooms, internet access with Wi-Fi, and even postal services if they need to send or receive mail. The building has controlled access for safety, and transportation services are available for doctor appointments or trips around town.
Members of the community can join different committees like Love Local and Leadership Dodge, and the place works together with outside groups like the Economic Development Corporation and the local Chamber, so there's some connection to what's going on in Dodge City itself, if folks care to be involved. Brookdale Dodge City likes to keep things familiar, warm, and easygoing, and while the staff is focused on each resident's care and comfort, they also put effort into letting people live their lives the way they want, with programs that encourage health, wellness, and doing as much for yourself as you're able. All in all, Brookdale Dodge City aims to let residents feel settled, listened to, and supported as their needs change, and the team tries to give everyone enough options that they can make daily life their own, in a safe and comfortable spot.
