Brookdale Murray

Brookdale Murray is a senior living community managed by Executive Director Stephanie Edwards, and it's one of those places where older adults have helped with assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing all in the same place, so there's always a level of care for people as their needs change, and the staff does things like helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and keeping track of medication. The building has three stories, and residents can pick from roomy studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and there's a pet-friendly policy if someone wants to bring their small companion, and the grounds around the community are landscaped nicely, with walking paths that are good for getting a little fresh air. Folks living there get personalized care plans, and the clinical team is supportive and tries to help everyone stay as independent as possible, helping people recover if they've been ill, since Brookdale Murray also offers things like rehab-to-home suites and therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy right on site. People often notice that the place is clean and the staff, who are called the heart and soul of the community, seem to care and help out more than expected.

There are plenty of recreational and leisure activities, so every day can offer something like fitness classes, religious services, games, arts and crafts, or events, and there's a library, a greenhouse, a game room, and even a beauty and barber shop for residents who want those services handy. Folks eat meals restaurant-style, which takes some of the work out of daily life, and the place is set up for Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, which is handy for staying connected with family, and the whole building is designed to be accessible for people with mobility needs. There's staff available around the clock for emergencies, so someone can always get help if something happens, and before moving in, every resident is assessed to make sure their care plan fits their unique needs, helping keep everyone comfortable and safe. Brookdale Murray has received recognition for being supportive and friendly, and it's licensed and reviewed regularly to ensure quality care, which matters for families. There are signature programs, event schedules, and even Brookdale Blogs for information, plus health and safety features built into daily routines. The environment feels inviting and warm, and people seem to find a sense of community among neighbors and the team working there.

Brookdale Murray 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.