Brownsboro Park Retirement Community sits on 14 acres of landscaped land off Goose Creek Rd in Louisville, KY, with walking trails, a peaceful private park, and a pond full of fish, where deer sometimes wander by and folks can sit on benches, watch the water, or feed the turtles if they like. This family-owned place opened in 1987 and has been run by the Astleberg family ever since, making it feel a bit more like home, and many of the staff have been there a long time, helping everyone know each other. Residents can pick a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, and every unit comes with a full kitchen, individual heating and air conditioning, weekly housekeeping, cable, Wi-Fi, phone service, all ready to go with no extra fees, and resident-controlled systems so you can keep things comfortable the way you like them, which is something folks appreciate as they get older. Every bedroom and bathroom has emergency pull cords, the showers all have pull bars, and each floor has its own laundry room, so you don't have to go far for anything you need. Brownsboro Park has a pet-friendly policy allowing small dogs and cats with a non-refundable fee, but they do ask that dogs are under 25 pounds and on a leash in common areas. There's a main dining room with buffet-style and restaurant-style meals prepared by professional chefs, some awards for meals and friendly staff, and if you want, you can have lunch and dinner brought to your room without extra charge, which is handy on tough days.
This community offers both independent and assisted living, so people who want to stay active and do their own thing can, while folks who need help with caregiving, walking or wheelchairs, medicines, or taking care of day-to-day stuff get the attention they need, and there's memory care and therapy for people with Alzheimer's or other cognitive problems. Activities are always on the schedule, like arts and crafts, games, educational programs, and weekly outings, and there's a game room with billiards, darts, poker tables, spacious lounges on every floor, a saloon/barber shop, community library, and a happy hour performance area for residents and guests to gather and enjoy music or events. Residents can use the walking trails and outdoor spaces, the gazebo, or the community rooms for their own gatherings, and transportation is available seven days a week to help with errands or medical appointments, with plenty of parking for those who still drive or have visitors. Staff handle maintenance requests quickly, and building safety features include a sprinkler system and safety rails throughout. The pricing covers all activities, amenities, utilities, and meals in one monthly bill, so residents and their families don't have to worry about a lot of add-ons.
Brownsboro Park takes pride in being a place where residents, families, and staff know each other's names, and where people, even those with special care needs, can live comfortably, bring their pets if they want, enjoy the wildlife, take part in events, get help as needed, and generally feel settled, whether they're moving in for independent living or with the support of assisted living services. They help folks understand the difference between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, though they don't take Medicare or Medicaid but do accept veterans benefits and long-term care insurance. The quiet grounds, combined with a welcoming community and a lot of attention to personal care, help people make strong connections and feel some peace of mind as they age in place.
