CareOne at Brookline sits at 99 Park St, right near Coolidge Corner and close to hospitals like New England Baptist Hospital and Harvard Medical School, so if someone needs care or a quick trip to the doctor, it's a quick ride. They offer home care, assisted living, memory care, and short- and long-term rehabilitation, as well as independent living if someone's just looking for a little extra help. The building's got a warm, welcoming feel with staff around for 12-16 hour nursing shifts, plus a 24-hour call system, and there are nurse call buttons in the rooms for emergencies. Folks can choose private, semi-private, or shared rooms, and there are also studio apartments for people who want a little more space and privacy. Amenities include a dining room, library, movie theater, game room, arts and activities rooms, walking paths, gardens, a solarium, a fitness room, and a spa.
The food program lets residents pick their own meals, and there's a signature dining program, which is useful for those with dietary needs. There's transportation and parking, so getting out to appointments or social events is easier, and they do group trips out to restaurants and local attractions too. The Pure Oasis pharmacy is less than a mile away if anyone needs prescriptions filled. CareOne at Brookline's got tailored care for adults and seniors, and they help with bathing, dressing, and medication, plus laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and even diagnostic labs. There's physical, occupational, and speech therapy every day, including special programs for fitness, falls prevention, and stroke recovery.
The staff includes doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists who create individual care plans, and they've got specialists for nephrology, pulmonology, psychiatry, cardiac management, diabetes, orthopedic and pulmonary rehab, wound care, and infection disease. Those with Alzheimer's or dementia get help from dementia care specialists, and all memory care staff have certification. The place manages ventilator weaning, orthopedic rehabilitation, neurobehavioral rehab, and complex medical care, with support for people coming out of hospitals or needing extra help after surgery. The community runs daily recreational programs and events to bring people together.
There's technology in use, like Remote Patient Monitoring (Tele-Health), Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), an online Senior Care Hub, and possible care options like My Adult Foster Care and My Adult Behavior for those who need them. They speak English and keep families updated with communication, though sometimes there are delays or phone system issues. Residents get help moving between care levels, and respite care is there for short-term stays or when family caregivers need a break. CareOne at Brookline accepts different payment types like managed care, state-funded programs, and private pay, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. The facility focuses on quality and clinical standards, offers dementia caregiver education, runs wellness programs, and tries to reduce unnecessary antipsychotic prescriptions. There are policies for safety and compliance, and the staff directory's available for transparency. CareOne at Brookline runs Monday through Saturday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, and is closed Sundays, but business operations are going on all week.
