Brookdale Sikes Lake in Wichita Falls, Texas, gives people a choice of living options, with about 80 apartments that include studios and one-bedroom layouts, some furnished and others not, ranging from 400 to 500 square feet, and you'll see that everything is on one or two stories, which helps if walking is tough. Residents can have cats or dogs, and there's plenty of room to walk pets along the paths, plus they've got outdoor and indoor common areas, a game room, a courtyard, and a library for quiet times, and there's also a fitness room for staying active, though some folks just like sitting together in the lounge or card room. The staff stays on-site around the clock and they offer help with taking medicine, bathing, dressing, reminders, and moving around, including using lifts for those who need extra support, and people can ask for services if getting around's hard. The place serves three restaurant-style meals a day, made by a chef, and will work with special diets, even vegan meals, and there's always room service if you want to eat in your apartment, with guest meals allowed too.
Housekeeping and laundry come each week, and the staff manages linen changes so residents don't have to worry about those chores. The emergency response call system connects to staff at all hours, and you'll see nurses-RNs and LPNs-on site, plus medication care managers and techs who handle and watch over any needed medicines, including giving insulin and checking blood sugar for those who need it. Brookdale Sikes Lake allows people to age in place, so even if care needs increase over time, many can keep living in the same apartment, and there are assisted living and memory care services right there, with a secure memory care area for those with Alzheimer's or dementia who might wander or show troubling behavior, with technology like alarmed bracelets and doors to keep everyone safe. You'll find a separate memory care building with activity programs led by a full-time activity director, offering music, arts and crafts, gardening, brain fitness, and cooking, and there are daily schedules for parties, socials, intergenerational events, and trips out to town.
The property's set up for people who use wheelchairs, with roll-in showers and easy access everywhere, and there is free transportation for appointments with resident parking if needed. The team offers more help when someone needs hospice or short-term respite care, and staff can help with transfers, including for those who need two people or a lift. Social life's kept busy, with resident-run clubs and hobby groups, as well as ongoing cultural programs, and there are devotional services both inside and outside for residents who want them. The area around the community has restaurants, a coffee shop, and places for worship, like Cornerstone Baptist Church, as well as healthcare spots such as Maplewood Ambulatory Surgery Center and Walgreens pharmacy close by, making it pretty easy for residents to enjoy nearby services and stay in a friendly, welcoming neighborhood.
