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    Brookdale Gaines Ranch

    4409 Gaines Ranch Loop, Austin, TX, 78735
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Upscale community with excellent staff

    I chose this community for my mom and was impressed - the staff are uniformly friendly, knowledgeable and attentive (they knew her name by day two). The facility feels upscale and hotel-like: spotless, beautiful grounds, lots of amenities (pool, gym, activity rooms, rehab, lovely dining) and a busy calendar of activities - residents seem happy and comfortable. Downsides: it's pricey, apartments can be small, many units lack in-unit laundry and there is no on-site memory care, and meal quality can vary. Overall, great staff and amenities if you can afford it and don't need higher-level nursing.

    Pricing

    $4,000+/mo1 BedroomIndependent Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.55 · 111 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.2

    Location

    Map showing location of Brookdale Gaines Ranch

    About Brookdale Gaines Ranch

    Brookdale Gaines Ranch sits in Austin and has a wide range of care options for seniors with independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even at-home care. The community works as a continuing care retirement community, so residents can get different levels of help as their needs change, and there's always staff on site day and night. The campus feels a bit like a resort, with areas set up for relaxing and spending time with others, inside and outside, including patios, walking paths, and gardens, plus beautiful views of the Austin skyline and the hill country that people seem to enjoy.

    Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments that have plush carpets, roomy closets, full kitchens, and some even have private patios or balconies. Seniors can bring small pets, which is nice for those who want animal company. Many services make daily life easier and more comfortable, like housekeeping, linen service, on-site laundry, scheduled transportation for errands or doctor's appointments, organized outings, and different entertainment options. There's help for those with daily needs, too-staff provide assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, and grocery shopping if needed.

    People who like to socialize or stay busy can meet in all sorts of shared spaces, like the community living room, game room with a card table, the arts and crafts studio, a billiards room, library, café, bistro, and general store for last-minute items. There's also a screening room for movies, and a piano for music lovers. If eating with others is important, there's a main dining room, private dining for guests, and tableside service. The food is focused on good nutrition, and there's even a snack shop for smaller bites between meals.

    The indoor pool and therapy pool make swimming and water exercises easy all year, and a fitness center helps people stay active. The salon and barber shop are there for anyone wanting a haircut or other personal care, and the grounds are landscaped for safe walking paths outside. Brookdale Gaines Ranch has medical staff and offers on-site health services, including annual wellness visits and health screenings, plus on-site care coordination by a registered nurse as part of Brookdale HealthPlus.

    Memory care services give those with Alzheimer's and other dementias support in a secure and calm environment meant to reduce confusion and wandering. Residents in assisted living get help with whatever daily activities they can't do on their own, and skilled nursing is available for those who need more full-time health support. The community has health and safety features like a 24-hour security system, surface parking, postal services, and guest suites for visitors who want to stay overnight.

    Brookdale Gaines Ranch is licensed under Facility ID 030416 and License No. 147182, and is managed by Brookdale Senior Living, which runs similar places across the country. The staff aim to make care plans fit each person's situation, and organized events and activities give residents something to do every day. The environment favors convenience and comfort, with easy access to amenities, places for hobbies, pet-friendly spaces, and support services right on campus, which might make life easier for many seniors and their families.

    About Brookdale

    Brookdale Gaines Ranch 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.

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