Brookdale College Place

Brookdale College Place sits in a peaceful spot near Walla Walla University and not far from the Walla Walla Country Club, with a single-story building that makes it easy for folks to get around, and there are outdoor paths, a shaded gazebo, and lots of gardens and trees for walking or sitting outside. The community offers apartments in different styles, like studios with combined living and kitchenette, or one-bedroom places with separate sleeping and kitchen areas, each with a private bedroom, single bed, natural light through big windows, and in-unit kitchenettes with fridges, sinks, microwaves, cabinets, and space for a small table. The staff shows genuine care and offers a smile, and they're there 24 hours a day, always ready for emergencies or daily help with things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, as well as supporting memory care and assisted living needs with regular check-ins to see if more help is needed. There's a nurse and doctor on call, medication reminders, a nurse on staff part time, and specialized Alzheimer's and memory care services, including the SPARK® program, which are for those who need more focused support - and dental, podiatrist, physical, occupational and speech therapy services can come into the building, too.

People can take part in a full calendar of activities every week, so you'll see outings for shopping, scenic drives, picnics, and "mystery rides", but if you prefer to stay in, you'll find things like flower arranging, painting, happy hour socials, walking clubs, iPad classes, garden clubs, bingo, watching movies, or listening to music. Meals happen restaurant-style in a big, bright dining room with a piano, and food includes home-cooked meals with vegetarian options if needed. There are communal spaces to settle in and talk, including a fireside library, TV lounge, spaces with murals and comfortable seating, a whirlpool room, and indoor and outdoor gathering spots around the gardens. Housekeeping and linen service come weekly and there's free laundry, plus everyone gets an emergency call system and climate control in their rooms, and most expenses are covered except personal phone or cable.

Brookdale College Place offers different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite care, adult day care, and home health care. Residents can choose and pay only for the services they require, as care plans are tailored for each person and checked regularly to be sure needs are met. The community encourages independence while still helping with personal care and being respectful of privacy and individuality, always aiming for a sense of belonging and dignity, and the building welcomes pets. On top of that, a beauty and barber shop, salon for nails and hair, and devotional services are available on site. Transportation to outings is included, guest parking and resident parking are available, and the grounds are landscaped and peaceful so it's quiet for a walk or to sit in the gazebo or garden with others. With 95 licensed beds and a variety of living options, the community is managed by Brookdale Senior Living, a company that's been in senior care since 1978, and currently holds a review score of 3.7 from 6 reviews. The facility has a state license (number 2322), provides tours for prospective residents, and has spaces to help people meet others and stay active, so folks can make friends and enjoy each day, whether they like to be busy or just have a peaceful place to live.

Brookdale College Place 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.