Brookdale Smithfield

Brookdale Smithfield sits at 830 Berkshire Rd in Smithfield, NC, and offers several living options, including Active Adult/Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, along with short-term respite and temporary stays if someone needs a little extra help for a while, and skilled care for those needing more medical attention. The community's got plenty of floor plans, with choices like studios and two-bedroom suites, and units can come furnished or unfurnished, some even have patios or balconies, and each has a kitchenette, a private bathroom, emergency call systems, and extra storage, plus cozy beds and recliners. You'll find outdoor spaces such as a shaded patio, a courtyard with walking paths, and a porch with rocking chairs so you can sit and relax with others, while inside there's a residents' lounge, a warm living room with a fireplace, a library, game room, and other spots for group activities. Meals come three times a day in a dining room with comfortable seating and flowers on the tables, every meal served on colorful plates and tablecloths to help with food recognition, and snacks are available between meals for everyone, with special attention given to nutrition and dietary needs. Folks in memory care have predictable routines, always sit at the same table, and see the same caring faces to ease stress and confusion, and there are worship and meditation spaces for those wanting quiet or spiritual time. Scheduled activities include bingo, arts and crafts, educational programs, and cultural outings, and there are social, physical, and mental engagement opportunities almost daily, focusing on hobbies and interests that fit each person, and transportation's available for errands, appointments, and events. The pet-friendly policy lets residents bring a furry companion, and you don't have to worry about chores, since housekeeping and laundry are handled for you, and the whole community has internet and Wi-Fi, so staying connected's easy. The staff's on hand 24 hours to help with medication, daily living needs like bathing and dressing, and there's counseling and help with errands too, and care plans are flexible to fit what each person wants or needs. Brookdale Smithfield's set up to offer a safe, welcoming place to call home, with services and amenities meant to make life easier, more comfortable, and enjoyable for seniors at all stages.

Brookdale Smithfield is managed by Brookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.