Brookwood Villa Personal Care

    915 Wayne St, Waynesboro, MS 39367
    • Assisted Living
    2.3ยท3 reviews

    Caring staff but leadership issues

    I appreciate the many caring moments my grandmother received-management and much of the staff can be top-notch and the place is a blessing to the community and often the best local option for seniors. However, I've also witnessed poor leadership (including manager ReNae), mistreatment by some employees, unlicensed staff giving meds improperly, a shortage of licensed nurses, questionable billing, and other safety concerns. I'm grateful for the good care overall but would recommend only with serious reservations until those issues are fixed.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    2.33ยท(3)

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Professional, patient staff
    • Strong hands-on managerial caregiving
    • Community-valued senior-care presence
    • Local access to senior-care services

    Cons

    • Professional licensing and credentialing gaps
    • Inadequate medication-management processes
    • Insufficient licensed nursing coverage
    • Leadership and management accountability gaps
    • Staff conduct and responsiveness
    • Allegations of financial misconduct and overcharging
    • Safety and incident-response deficiencies

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture: several comments praise caregivers as professional and patient and note active managerial involvement in day-to-day care, while other comments identify systemic operational weaknesses that families should evaluate closely. The facility appears to be an important local option for seniors, but there are recurrent concerns about clinical oversight and administrative controls.

    Care quality is described positively in terms of individual staff demeanor and hands-on support, yet there are consistent concerns about clinical oversight. Reviewers raise issues related to medication administration controls and limited availability of licensed nurses; these point to potential gaps in clinical governance rather than one-off interpersonal problems. There are also indications that residents with significant cognitive or psychological needs may require more specialized oversight than is consistently available.

    Staff are frequently characterized as patient and caring, but several reviewers also raised questions about staff training, credentialing, and responsiveness. Comments about conduct and timeliness of attention suggest variability in how staff handle higher-acuity needs and behavioral challenges. A few reviews explicitly named a manager (identified as ReNae) in criticisms, which indicates that some concerns are tied to local supervisory practices and communication.

    There is limited, specific information on dining, activities, and the physical environment in the summaries provided. Where programmatic details are not described, prospective families should request menus, activity schedules, sample daily routines, and a facility tour to assess meal quality, engagement opportunities, and general upkeep. Some reviewers implied sanitation and safety-related worries; those should be clarified during an on-site visit.

    Management and administrative practices receive mixed feedback. While some praise managerial involvement in resident care, others allege billing irregularities and express distrust of financial transparency. These stronger claims warrant verification through documentation and, if desired, inquiry with state regulatory or licensing agencies. Separately, patterns suggesting gaps in incident response and safety oversight point to the need for clearer policies and family communication pathways.

    Overall, the reviews suggest a facility with committed frontline caregivers but with operational vulnerabilities in clinical oversight, staffing credentialing, medication management, leadership accountability, and financial transparency. Prospective residents and families should balance reported caregiver strengths with documented evidence of licensing, nurse staffing levels, medication policies, billing practices, incident-reporting procedures, and references from other families or regulatory records before making a placement decision.

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    Location

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    Brookwood Villa Personal Care is located at 915 Wayne St, Waynesboro, MS, 39367.

    About Brookwood Villa Personal Care

    Brookwood Villa Personal Care sits on a quiet twelve-acre property in Waynesboro, MS, as a family-owned facility licensed for assisted living and memory care. The place offers long-term care along with respite stays, so families can get some relief or help during transitions. Residents find many room choices, like studios, semi-private, and two-bedroom units, all with options for private bathrooms and wheelchair accessible showers, and some rooms have been renovated to add comfort. The community offers a living room for gathering, a dining room for shared meals, a puzzle room for games, and a church area for quiet reflection. Meals are served to everyone, and snacks help make sure no one goes hungry. They provide different amenities to help seniors feel at home, like personal bathroom setups, room to bring pets like dogs and cats, and spaces to socialize indoors. There's a large therapy gym on site for health needs and rehabilitation, plus daily activities such as games, crafts, and group outings, while staff schedules devotional services offsite for spiritual needs.

    Licensed personal care staff remain present around the clock, and the facility sets care plans for each person, adjusting support for things like help with bathing, dressing, medication management, or transferring from bed to wheelchair. Residents who need help with diabetes get support in checking blood sugar, though the staff don't give insulin shots. For those who have trouble moving, staff offer standby help but expect residents to manage incontinence on their own. Non-ambulatory care and hospice care are available as well, but the facility doesn't accept Medicare for payment unless certified for it. The cost involves community fees, respite fees for short stays, buy-in fees, and sliding fees based on care needs, whether high, medium, or low.

    Brookwood Villa offers transportation and parking for residents, with free rides available for those who need to go out. Smoking is allowed outdoors. The community allows for different ways to practice faith, socialize, and pursue interests, with daily programs aimed at making friends and building a strong sense of belonging. Common areas like a living room or activity spaces give seniors room to talk or join planned group events. Awards for "Best of Senior Living" and "Best Activities in Senior Living" show recognition in the field. Staff members keep a friendly and helpful attitude, and care gets personalized for every resident, whether someone needs memory care, assistance with daily life, or just wants a secure place to live that feels like home.

    People often ask...

    Brookwood Villa Personal Care offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 915 Wayne St, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

    No, Brookwood Villa Personal Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Mississippi, the State Department of Health licenses care facilities and publishes the survey, complaint, and infection-control reports from its inspections.

    License numberbrookwood-villa-waynesboro-39367
    Facility typePersonal Care Home (residential)
    Capacity30 residents
    LicenseeRenee Grimes

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