Brookdale Faribault sits at 935 Spring Rd in Faribault, Minnesota and offers several senior living options including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, at-home care, hospice, respite care, and continuing care, with services tailored for those who want support with daily activities but don't need full-time nursing. Residents find private apartments or suites-19 of which are private-and the building's just one story, so there aren't stairs or elevators to worry about. Staff are always around, twenty-four hours a day, with a licensed nurse on site to help with medical needs, emergency alerts, medication management, and personal care like bathing or grooming, and staff also help coordinate with healthcare professionals.
The community has spaces where seniors can live quietly or join in with others, like cozy living rooms, a garden courtyard, walking paths, and a front porch for relaxing. Residents can bring small pets, use cable or satellite TV, and enjoy Wi-Fi, kitchens, washers and dryers in rooms, and even a hair salon and barber shop. Meals come from a professional chef, served either in a restaurant-style dining room or as room service, and meal choices include dietary accommodations, kosher, or vegetarian options; the staff can handle special diets if needed.
Seniors can fill their days with activities from a full schedule, like social events, games, gardening club, arts and crafts, live performances, movie nights in the theater room, outings, religious services, and birthday or holiday parties. There are Life Enrichment and signature programs designed to engage everyone. The facility also has weekly housekeeping and laundry, onsite devotional services, and even outside devotional options, with weekly utility services covered. Groceries, running errands, and transportation are available, but may cost a bit more.
Brookdale Faribault tries to keep residents independent but will personalize care plans for those who need more help, with attention to dignity and comfort. The community's design makes it easier for seniors to age in place, and families needing help or advice on caregiving can use the center's resources and guidance. Memory care apartment homes are available for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are secure and staffed areas for those needing extra protection. The property includes gathering places like inviting common areas, both indoors and out, and places to park if residents have cars. There's also access to bus lines nearby.
The building has wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and medical alert features to keep residents safe at all times. Open rooms are available. Care team members are trained to work with seniors, and awake staff stay on site overnight. Some residents choose shared neighborhood homes for live-in caregiver help, while others stay in accessible apartments if they're more independent. Home health aides can provide non-medical care and companionship, whether someone lives in the main building or at home.
Facility reviews on public sites average 2.3 out of 3 reviews and the community stays active online with things like Brookdale Blogs. The environment overall is homelike, comfortable and designed to give seniors both private space and the chance to connect with others in community spaces.
