Brookdale Cushing Park

Brookdale Cushing Park sits on over 100 acres of scenic land and has a big three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that feel like real homes, and there's even pet-friendly options so people don't have to leave their animals behind if they don't want to, which is nice because a lot of seniors don't like to give up their pets and it makes the place feel friendly. There are independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even skilled nursing services all on the same campus, so people can move between care types when their needs change over time, which takes away some worry. Residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia live in special memory care suites designed to keep them safe and comfortable, with spaces that help lower confusion and keep wandering to a minimum, and the staff in these areas know how to handle the unique needs that come with memory loss, so loved ones know they're cared for the way they ought to be. Independent seniors can keep up an active life since the staff takes care of most chores and upkeep like maintenance and utilities, which are wrapped up in the monthly rate, and they can eat in a restaurant-style dining room with meals made by chefs and have access to a fitness center with both cardio and strength equipment, so folks can try to stay healthy as best they can, and there's always a calendar full of events, movies, games, and ways for people to keep busy and not feel alone. There's a salon with full set-ups for hair care, plus a library, a theater room, sunrooms, and common rooms with fireplaces and bookshelves for relaxing or reading or just chatting, which gives people lots of spots to spend time if they want company or some quiet. Assisted living services cover help with the everyday things many seniors start to find hard, like bathing, getting dressed, taking medicine, and the staff is there all day and night in case of emergencies, with a reputation for being kind and helpful. Every person gets a care plan made just for them, and there are trained aides who help with home care and non-medical needs, too. The place even has a licensed skilled nursing facility for those who need more advanced care than assisted living, and with Brookdale's range of services, people don't have to leave the familiar building or friends just because their health changes, which is comforting for residents and families because changes in health are hard enough already. There's Wi-Fi, handicap accessibility, help with transportation to get around outside when people need it, a well-equipped kitchen in independent living for those who still enjoy cooking, and there's always something to do, whether it's one of Brookdale's signature programs, wellness activities, or just enjoying the grounds with its pretty scenery. Staff members include general counselors and mental health professionals like psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, so folks have support for more than just physical needs. It's a place for seniors who want to live safely, take part in their community, and be supported as their needs evolve, all in surroundings that were thoughtfully designed for them, and even though senior living isn't always easy, Brookdale Cushing Park does try to make daily life a bit gentler for its residents.

Brookdale Cushing Park 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.