Brookdale Sunwest has many care options for seniors, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care, so you'll see people here getting the help they want while still making their own choices about their day. The staff stays nearby around the clock, helping with things like medication, bathing, dressing, and meals, and can help more or less as needed, which works well for folks needing light to heavy care or for those who just want a maintenance-free lifestyle. Meals are chef-prepared and served on a schedule in a restaurant-style dining room, and if a resident needs a special diet-like low sodium or low sugar-the kitchen team can make those changes, and there's housekeeping, laundry, and apartment maintenance to keep things tidy without the residents having to worry about chores. Apartments come in several sizes, like studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom villas, and they're built to be comfortable and accessible, with wide halls, large bathrooms, and wheelchair-ready showers, and you'll notice the spaces inside and out feel open and bright, with gardens, walking paths, a pool and hot tub, and areas for group activities or quiet time, all set up so folks can spend time with each other or on their own.
The community's pet-friendly, which means residents can keep their dogs or cats close, and the staff will even help take care of the pets if a resident can't always manage it. You'll find amenities like a library, a beauty and barbershop, a theater, a fireside living room, and game rooms, and, between the full-time activity director and the rest of the team, there's always something happening-from trivia, yoga, and art classes to gardening clubs, Wii bowling, trips out, educational talks, devotional services, and brain fitness. Memory care has its own secure building with nurses on site and 24-hour awake staff who offer reminders, supervision, and encouragement with things like grooming and toileting, and the team uses technology, like bracelets and a computerized wander alert system, to make sure residents don't leave the safe areas by accident, which is especially important for those at risk for wandering or who have Alzheimer's or dementia. There are special dementia-based activities too, such as kitchen work, gardening, and group programs shaped for memory support, all run by staff trained to keep residents engaged and safe.
Brookdale Sunwest offers extra medical care with visiting nurses, a podiatrist, dietician, and therapists for speech, physical, and occupational needs; they also coordinate with outside healthcare providers, which helps people monitor their health and keep things on track without having to leave the building for everything. For those who need things like diabetic care, incontinence reminders, behavioral management, or hospice care, those services are available, as are support and transportation for doctor appointments, grocery trips, or outings. Families can work with the team if the resident's needs change, using Brookdale's Personalized Service System to pay for only the services they want, which keeps plans flexible and makes sure care matches what's needed. Wi-Fi, parking, and easy access to staff are standard, and you'll notice the staff is generally known for being friendly and helpful, making sure to support residents in social, emotional, and physical ways so quality of life stays as high as possible. Brookdale Sunwest makes room for all kinds of seniors, from active adults looking for events and activities to people who need skilled nursing or a safe memory care community, and if someone wants a tour, they can look around and meet the staff or see how meals and routines work to get a feel for the place.
