Brookdale Oklahoma City Southwest sits in a quiet residential neighborhood in southwest Oklahoma City and offers several options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care. The community provides personalized care plans that change along with each resident's needs, so people can stay here longer even as their health changes. Staff members are trained to help people living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia and are available every hour of every day. The Clare Bridge program focuses on helping those living with dementia, with structured activities, daily routines, and secure areas. There's also the Solace program for people in the later stages of dementia. The building has controlled access entry and emergency alert systems to ensure safety, as well as keypad entry, circular paths, way-finding cues, and an enclosed courtyard so residents with memory loss can move about more freely and with less worry.
The community has both private and companion suites that come furnished, but residents are welcome to decorate their own space with photos and keepsakes. Units have wall-to-wall carpet, private bathrooms, emergency call buttons, and basic cable. Residents can enjoy common areas like the residents' lounge, living room, library, sunroom or screened porch, and country kitchen. There are walking paths and a courtyard where people can get outside for fresh air or pet therapy. The beautician is available on site, and there are health and counseling services as well.
Meals are cooked on site by a team of chefs, who prepare three meals a day and offer healthy snacks at any time. Menus are often based on input from residents and include dementia-friendly options for those who need them. The staff aims to build personal relationships, offering consistent caregivers whenever possible to help residents with daily tasks. Activities are planned for both on and off site, for socializing and staying active, and may include dancing, brain games, music, and educational programs. The community welcomes pets and adds events, signature programs, and entertainment throughout the week, supporting companionship and engagement among the residents. The building holds a state license (AL5510) and offers several types of care and services to meet the needs of seniors in one setting, whether someone needs independent living, short-term respite or home care, skilled nursing, or specialized memory care.
