Brookdale Latrobe

Brookdale Latrobe sits about 2.8 miles outside the small town of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the Laurel Mountains, so the views are great, and it's in a peaceful valley countryside. The community has 150 beds and is the biggest senior living facility in the area, and it's been recognized as the highest rated in the city out of five communities, with an 8.9 out of 10 review average, and it was named Best in Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report. Brookdale Latrobe offers several living options like studios, suites, and both private and semi-private rooms, so residents can choose to live alone or with a roommate if they like sharing. The community has a family-like feeling and puts a lot of effort into making daily life feel structured and comfortable, especially for those in memory care, since the Clare Bridge program uses schedules and person-centered planning to help each individual feel safe and supported, and they use technology like alarm bracelets for extra safety. There's skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and personal care home services all together on the same large campus, and residents can get extra help with all sorts of things-like bathing, dressing, and medication management-or even behavioral care and support for wandering or unusual behaviors, with a secured property and 24-hour staff. Brookdale Latrobe also has a lot of amenities both inside and outside, including a courtyard, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, and several living and dining spaces, and meals are served restaurant-style with different dietary options like gluten-free, low sodium, and vegan, plus guest meals if friends or family visit. People can bring their own pets, and there are pet-friendly apartments with good natural light, plus pet-focused activities and programs, so dogs and cats can stay with their owners. Social and recreational activities are planned by a dedicated activity director, so residents have choices like yoga, art classes, karaoke, wine tasting, Wii bowling, garden clubs, and community service, with trips and outings offsite as well. Housekeeping, devotional services, and full transportation-either complimentary or at-cost-are available, and parking's provided for residents, while on-site staff and an on-call doctor are ready day and night for emergencies. Rooms are designed for mobility needs, with wheelchair accessible showers, lift equipment, and tubs, and care plans are made with each resident and their family to fit their needs as they change, so folks can age in place and get help from hospice or respite care services if needed. The property has a nice blend of country views and community atmosphere, and while it's part of the Brookdale Senior Living network, Brookdale Latrobe feels like a small town community even with all these services and amenities on a larger campus, so people tend to find it a comfortable, reliable place to live.