Brookdale Summerfield

Brookdale Summerfield is a retirement community in Syracuse, New York, for adults 55 and over, located at 100 Summerfield Village Lane. The community supports independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, at-home care, and continuing care retirement, so seniors with different needs can find suitable services and care options. Residents live in a two-story building with one- and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments set up for comfort and convenience, including included utilities, maintenance, and air conditioning, with wheelchair accessibility throughout and wheelchair accessible showers, and building features that support aging in place. There's resident parking, visitor parking, restrooms, indoor and outdoor common areas, a fitness center, a putting green, and an on-site salon offering beauty and barber services. Staff speak English, are available 24 hours, and provide around-the-clock emergency response. Meals are made by chefs trained in the Culinary Arts Institute, served in shared dining areas, and cover a range of cuisines, sometimes during themed cultural events and special celebrations, while activities like group walks, art classes, and offsite outings fill a full activities calendar, along with programs called Optimum Life® and Celebrations that focus on well-being. The care team includes nurses, a doctor on call, a podiatrist, and therapists for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with hospice, respite, general counseling, homecare, and assigned care plans based on individual needs. Residents can attend devotional services onsite and offsite, use complimentary transportation for appointments or errands, and enjoy a smoke-free environment indoors. The community allows pets and has special features to help seniors stay independent with support available for daily activities like cooking and cleaning, plus help for families with caregiving, insurance, and long-term care decisions. Brookdale Summerfield, which has a 3.0 rating from 5 reviews, welcomes both men and women, though some policies may apply to certain units, and follows a philosophy that sees wellness as a central part of life, with programs and resources to help residents stay involved, social, and purposeful as they age. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the community aims to provide a safe, engaging setting for seniors seeking both support and independent living.