Brookdale Dickinson Avenue sits in a quiet Greenville neighborhood near the country club, surrounded by green lawns and well-kept gardens, and the building is a single story with different floor plans including studios, suites, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments, as well as semi-private rooms, all designed with large windows that let in plenty of natural light, and some of them even allow pets, so folks who want to bring their animals can do so if they meet the rules. Staff are on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ready to help with emergencies, and they help with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, walking, wheelchair use, medication administration, and other daily needs, so people can age in place, whether they need just a little help or more ongoing care like assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, companion care, nursing home services, or even at-home care. The building has safety features for peace of mind-like monitored entrances and exits, medical alert systems, home security technology, ID theft protection, medication dispensers, and hearing aid resources and devices, alongside offerings like special internet and cell phone plans meant for seniors.
People living here can stay as independent as they want while still getting help with chores like laundry, housekeeping, dry cleaning, and even onsite haircuts or barber visits, plus they've got transportation for appointments or outings, guest parking, and doctor appointment companions if anyone needs a hand getting to or from medical visits. The staff includes care associates who get specialized memory care training and know how to support people with cognitive challenges, and scheduled occupational and physical therapy visits are available. Residents get three restaurant-style meals a day and snacks, with the kitchen happily working with low-fat, low or no sodium, vegetarian, and other doctor-ordered special diets; the Clare Bridge Dining Program, made by a gerontologist and dietitian, helps people with memory issues keep enjoying mealtimes, and the community kitchen is open for residents and staff who want to cook together.
The property has a good mix of places to relax or be outside or socialize, like a sunroom, a spa, outdoor patios, a screened lanai, a foliage-filled indoor patio, an enclosed courtyard, a recreation room, arts and crafts area, library, cozy fireside living room, common room, bistro, and an activity room, with regular schedules for game nights, musical groups, recreation, religious services, exercise, offsite activities, programs for wellness, and other daily activities, including the Clare Bridge Daily Path and Clare Bridge Place program, which both provide structure and engagement for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. Residents get support with life's changes and uncertainty, and the staff aim to keep residents feeling at home and surrounded by familiar faces and comforts, with the idea of making it easier for people to live well as they age, whatever their needs, whether they want to keep busy, rest in calm spaces, or join in with others. VA benefits assistance, companion care, personal aides, and guest parking are available, and the grounds, common areas, and dining rooms are all set up with health, safety, and easy living in mind.
So, for adults 55 and older, including some with pets, looking for a place where they can keep their independence but get the support they need as things change, with a choice of living arrangements, a focus on safety, and a variety of activities in a Southern-inspired, soothing, and friendly setting, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue offers several types of care and services in one spot to meet different needs as they come up.
