Brookdale Kerrville

Brookdale Kerrville sits deep in the Texas Hill Country and has options for assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day care, respite care, at-home care, and continuing care retirement communities, so folks can receive help at different stages of aging, and the trained staff are there all day and all night to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and getting around, while residents can choose between private apartments, private bathrooms, and several floor plans like the Richmond Suite, Townsend Suite, and Silverdale Suite, each with kitchenettes with microwaves, mini-fridges, granite counters, sinks, and wood cabinets, so they don't have to worry about the little things. Housekeeping and laundry help are always available, and transportation comes both complimentary and at a cost, because there's times when getting to appointments or outings is important, and wheelchair-friendly showers, easy access for those with limited mobility, and an emergency call system round out the safety features people seem to appreciate.

Brookdale Kerrville opens its doors to people's pets through its pets welcome and pet therapy policies, with walking paths and a secure outdoor courtyard for strolls, plus comfortable patio seating beneath a pergola and plenty of green landscaping if someone wants to sit outside for a while. The indoor spaces are roomy, with lounges, sunrooms filled with light, screened porches, a library for quiet time, and a big TV room with soft chairs and even a popcorn machine for group movie nights or events. The dining room is bright with chandeliers, and the community offers restaurant-style dining, including vegetarian meal options, which tends to make mealtimes easier.

Daily life brings more than just the basics, because Brookdale Kerrville runs activities both onsite and offsite, with options for physical therapy, meditation, fellowship, and worship, plus a beautician is onsite for anyone wanting a haircut or style. Social, educational, and entertaining events are a regular thing, and there are devotional services and wellness programs woven through the schedule. The staff help with daily living needs and personal care, and medication management is part of the services too, along with hospice care when needed. Controlled access with gates means people feel secure, while parking is available for residents with cars, and for those who need a ride, transportation services are offered as well.

Brookdale Kerrville is built with lots of common areas, inside and outdoors, so folks can socialize, dine, relax, or even entertain their family and friends, and the whole setup aims to let people stay longer as their health and needs change, because aging can be uncertain. The focus rests on wellness, independence, and engaging activities, with programs that try to make the days easier. Kitchenettes in apartments let residents fix a meal or snack if they want, but eating together in the restaurant dining room works well for most. People who value their faith or fellowship seem to find the worship opportunities important, and families like knowing their loved ones have access to help and company when they need it. For anyone considering a home-like setting with access to help if life gets uncertain, Brookdale Kerrville offers a place that covers a wide range of needs while letting people keep part of their normal routines.

Brookdale Kerrville 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.