Pricing ranges from
    $2,350 – 3,055/month

    Brenden Gardens

    900 Southwind Road, Springfield, IL, 62703
    4.4 · 55 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm staff, clean, engaging community

    I moved my mom into Brenden Gardens and we're very happy - the staff and management are warm, helpful and accessible, and the building is clean and well maintained. The dining is restaurant-style with excellent, well-presented meals and social dining; activities and frequent outings keep residents engaged. Apartments feel like small, comfortable units with kitchens but can be compact or a bit dated; pricing seemed fair compared with other options. A few knocks: occasional maintenance hiccups, transport promises aren't always consistent, and there's no on-site nursing - great for independent residents. Overall I'd recommend it.

    Pricing

    $2,350+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $2,820+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $3,055+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Assistance with dressing
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system

    Meals and dining

    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.44 · 55 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.4

    Location

    Map showing location of Brenden Gardens

    About Brenden Gardens

    Brenden Gardens has 110 apartments for seniors who want independent living, assisted living, or memory care, and the apartments come with full kitchens or kitchenettes, so folks can cook if they want, but there's also a MyChoice Dining Program and restaurant-style meals served in care-focused dining rooms with up to three meals a day, and that's nice because people can choose how much they want to do for themselves and how much they want done for them. Maintenance staff looks after the buildings and grounds, and there's a 24/7 front desk concierge for questions or needs that pop up at any hour; housekeeping is included, and satellite TV, basic cable, and internet come with the apartment, so nobody has to worry about setting that up on their own. Residents can use transportation services to go out shopping or on group trips, and many planned activities fill the calendar, like game nights, happy hours, casino nights, and movie nights in a real movie theater, as well as arts and crafts, community events, and clubs, so there always seems to be some way to find company or try something new if someone's interested.

    Brenden Gardens is pet-friendly with a dog park and even pet therapy programs, so those with furry friends or those who enjoy animals might find comfort there, and the building itself includes both indoor heated and outdoor pools, a fitness center with exercise classes, and FOX Rehabilitation services are offered for ongoing therapy and healthy living support; they've also got specialized support if someone has Parkinson's, dementia, low vision, or is recovering from surgery, with programs for fall prevention, memory enhancement, and neurological rehabilitation, plus in-house doctor visits and therapy like speech, physical, and occupational. Folks who want some quiet can sit out by the lake, pond, gazebo, flower garden, or park, or head inside to use the library, chapel, card room, or computer workstations, and there's a beauty salon and barbershop, activity studio, or bar/lounge for social times.

    Community living at Brenden Gardens means safety with a gated entrance, covered parking, and attentive staff guided by a leadership team and an Executive Director, and the care team supports people with whatever level of help they need-from no assistance at all in the independent living apartments, to extra support in assisted living, or structured programs for people with memory loss. The community holds on-site religious services, runs volunteer and community service opportunities, puts on special meals in a private dining room, and encourages an active social life for those who want to join in. Brenden Gardens' monthly rates for independent living start at $2,800, though the costs can change based on meal plans, services, or extra help needs. Many people find comfort knowing a wide range of care is available if their health needs change, all within one community.

    About Five Star Senior Living

    Brenden Gardens is managed by Five Star Senior Living.

    Five Star Senior Living, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, operates more than 170 communities across the United States, serving over 15,900 residents with nearly 24,000 team members. Now operating as a division of AlerisLife Inc. (Nasdaq: ALR), Five Star has established itself as one of the nation's largest senior living providers and ranks among the top operators of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the country.

    The company provides a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. Through strategic partnerships with FOX Rehabilitation for therapy and wellness services, and DispatchHealth for on-demand acute care, Five Star ensures residents have access to comprehensive healthcare solutions without leaving their community. Their innovative Lifestyle360 programming enriches residents' intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through daily activities and events tailored to diverse interests and abilities.

    Guided by the mission of "honoring and enriching the journey of life, one experience at a time," Five Star embraces a person-directed care philosophy that emphasizes individualized attention and choice-driven services. The name AlerisLife, derived from the Latin "aleris" meaning to "foster, nourish, and develop," reflects their commitment to helping residents pursue new or lifelong goals regardless of age. Their approach centers on the belief that "happy employees mean happy residents," fostering a culture where both staff and residents can thrive.

    Five Star's dedication to excellence has earned numerous accolades, including frequent recognition from the Assisted Living Federation of America's "Best of the Best" Awards and the American Health Care Association's Quality Awards. The company has achieved Great Place to Work certification for consecutive years, demonstrating their commitment to both employee satisfaction and resident care. Through evidence-based wellness approaches, fine dining experiences, and warm, inviting environments, Five Star Senior Living continues to set standards for quality senior care across the nation.

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