Brookdale Staunton sits on 22 acres with mountainside views, so residents often see deer and birds outside, which can make it feel peaceful and pretty close to nature. The community provides a mix of assisted living, memory care, respite, and some independent living for folks who want support but still like doing things on their own. Staff are there 24/7, including nurses, LPNs, and aides, and they help with everything from bathing and dressing to giving out medicine, including insulin shots and blood sugar checks, and the staff are awake through the night. Memory care happens in its own purpose-built building with secure technology and alarm bracelets, which keeps residents safe if they're prone to wandering or getting upset, and this space is calm, safe, and has its own staff and specialized programs for dementia. Residents can get physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with therapists and podiatrists visiting regularly, and there's always health monitoring going on.
Brookdale Staunton offers a lot when it comes to keeping active, busy, and involved. There's a full activities program led by a director who arranges everything from brain games and art classes to gardening, stretching, Tai Chi, and yoga, and folks can do karaoke, Wii bowling, and go on outings. There are devotional services both onsite and offsite, so residents have spiritual options if they want them. Community features include both indoor and outdoor common areas, a courtyard, gardens, a library, and an activities center, so there's always a spot for visiting or relaxing with friends or pets, since cats and dogs are welcome and pet care is available. The place also has restaurant-style dining with a private dining room, room service, and meals that's good for special diets like gluten-free, low-sodium, or vegan. Staff help with dining and can accommodate special health needs, and the food is known to be nutritious and well-prepared.
Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, all wheelchair accessible, and there are home care aides for those still living in their own spaces but needing a little help, too. The facility handles light to heavy care needs and can keep people in place as their needs change, offering things like transfers with lifts and help with incontinence. Respite and hospice care are also available. Safety is a priority, with 24/7 emergency alerts, secured spaces, and regular staff checks. There are barber and beauty services onsite, community transport, and parking for residents, and high-speed Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Brookdale Staunton encourages residents to make choices about their daily routines and activities, and their programs are designed to keep folks engaged socially and mentally, often with their own unique names and approaches, including the Brookdale Life programs and signature events.
People often say the community is friendly and supportive, having won awards in activities and overall care, and there's a focus on allowing people to stay as independent as possible while getting the care they need. Housekeeping, laundry, and regular transportation are included, so daily chores are covered. Smoking is only allowed outdoors, and the environment is kept clean and non-smoking inside. There's also a gallery with photos of the building and the grounds, since many families like to see what daily life is like during tours, and the team there believes in "redefined independence," meaning people of all support levels are part of the community. Residents have access to cultural enrichment programs, social and educational events, ongoing medical monitoring, and a lifestyle that tries to help them live well as they age, staying connected, safe, and part of a caring group.
