Brolen Meadows

Brolen Meadows is a senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory care, so people who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine can get the support they need, while others with memory concerns are cared for in a safe, secure setting made for those needs, and the community keeps staff on site around the clock for support and safety. Residents have private rooms with private baths, and there are only 20 beds in the assisted living area, which makes things feel a bit more like a smaller care home, though there are two dining rooms and public seating areas, so folks have space to visit with one another. There's a spa bath residents can use, and the meals-three served every day-can be tailored for special diets, including for allergies or diabetes, and all the utilities are included in the rent. The place has a well-stocked library for quiet time, walking paths outside for those who want some fresh air, a garden, and movie nights for fun, plus there's a beauty salon on site, a barber, and telephone service in each room. Housekeeping and laundry, including dry cleaning, are handled for the residents, so that's one less thing to worry about, and the staff can help with all sorts of transfers, incontinence care, medication management, and more, all while using an emergency call system to keep everyone safe. Brolen Meadows welcomes folks who like to join in both community and resident-run activities, and there are options to take part in programs indoors and outdoors that are meant to keep everyone engaged, social, and active, and some even happen off-site in the broader community for variety. For memory care, there are secured areas and personalized care plans for people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and spiritual activities also take place on site for those who want them. While it has some larger community features, Brolen Meadows keeps a focus on dignity and caring support, and it works to customize care as needs change, giving families and residents options as different challenges or health issues come up. At last look, the final licensing was still pending.