Brookdale Skylyn sits in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and has 69 assisted living units for older adults who need help. Residents aged 55 and up live here in a community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite, hospice, and adult day care. The staff stays on-site around the clock, so help's always close by, and there's a security system with keypad entry to keep folks safe. Residents can choose from studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, plus semi-private rooms, all outfitted with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and safety features like emergency call systems and sprinkler systems.
There's a dining hall where chefs serve three meals a day including vegetarian, kosher, diabetic, and low-sodium choices, all in a restaurant-style setting. Housekeeping, linen, laundry services, and building upkeep are all provided. The grounds have landscaped walking trails, outdoor gardens, porches, and places to sit in the sun or shade. Inside, residents find a library, computer section, movie theater, games and activities rooms, chapel, fitness and wellness centers, therapy room, and a hair salon and barber area. The place feels homey with dark-wood accents, a stone fireplace, and modern furniture.
Brookdale Skylyn helps with daily needs like getting dressed, bathing, incontinence care, using the bathroom, moving around, and managing medications. The staff can also help folks get into or out of showers, feed residents who need it, and assist people with Parkinson's or those who need special diets for diabetes or high blood pressure. A registered nurse is on-site and doctors visit each month for health checks, with nursing services available at all hours. The community also provides on-site physical and occupational therapy, wound care, psychiatry services, speech therapy, and preventive check-ups.
Folks living here can join daily activities like exercise classes, arts and crafts, spiritual gatherings, movie nights, music and craft programs, pet therapy, computer classes, board games, and off-site trips for appointments, shopping, or faith-based events. There are birthday parties, family gatherings, community-run events, and outdoor walks or relaxation. Brookdale Skylyn's memory care services offer protected settings for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, using special activities and therapies for people with cognitive needs, and the secure grounds help prevent wandering.
Residents' needs get regular attention through personalized service plans and custom dietary options from a staff dietitian. Staff helps coordinate moving in, making transitions easier, and guests and families can join for meals or educational outreach. Pets are welcome, and the community tries to make everyone feel comfortable and respected. Brookdale Skylyn accepts private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare and is licensed by South Carolina's Department of Social Services under CRC-0856.
