Brookdale Lenoir

Brookdale Lenoir sits in a quiet area at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Lenoir, North Carolina, and the place has a lot to offer folks who need different types of care as they get older, so they've got independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and even at-home care as part of what they call continuing care retirement communities. The staff always keeps an eye out and stays available day and night to help with emergencies, and the care options follow the idea of letting people have as much independence as they can, with special programs to support that, and when someone needs more help, like with bathing, dressing, or handling their medications, staff steps in to assist, always adjusting the care as people's needs change. Brookdale's Personalized Assisted Living program is meant to tailor support to each person, so everyone gets their own mix of help, and there are services for folks living with dementia or Alzheimer's, including therapies that help reduce confusion and wandering. The apartments are all single-story, to make it easier to get around, and they have various sizes, from studios and one-bedroom places up to spacious two-bedroom suites of about 530 square feet, all with plenty of natural light and storage, and residents can have their pets, such as cats, which helps some people feel more at home. Around the community, you'll find a wellness center, a cafe, a bistro, a community kitchen, and nice outdoor walking paths, plus a restaurant-style dining room where residents get healthy meals, and there's always some kind of activity or event going, since they believe staying active and social is important for everyone's well-being. People who have trouble with their backs or hips get extra help with things like moving around and personal care. The atmosphere here balances support with respect for each person's choices, and the staff work to make it a comfortable, friendly place to grow older, and resident testimonials mention the staff being both loving and supportive.