The Forum at Brookside

The Forum at Brookside sits on 40 acres of pretty Kentucky land with rolling hills, walking trails, a creek, and plenty of space to wander or relax, and you know, it's got brick and white buildings with Tudor-style touches around a nice landscaped entrance, and you'll find independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement community options there, so whatever a person needs as they get older, there's a choice between things like apartments, villas, patio homes, and different floor plans, with some even having patios, sunrooms, or garages, and there are one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, studios, and even garden homes if someone wants a bit more space. The apartments come with cable or satellite TV, internet, kitchenettes or full kitchens, private bathrooms, washer and dryer, walk-in closets, and some with patios or balconies, and folks who need help can get personalized care right in their own home with homecare services onsite, plus there's a nurse on staff, a doctor on call, and people can get physical, occupational, or speech therapy from Fox Rehabilitation, plus there's a fully-accredited health center and skilled nursing care available. The community is pet-friendly with a dog park, pet therapy, and they don't mind cats and dogs so long as everyone gets along, which is handy, and outside there's a courtyard, community gardens, a gazebo, park-like areas, a lake, a pond, and walking paths that let residents enjoy the outdoors whenever they want. Inside, you're looking at a billiards room, card and game rooms, a residents' lounge, a beauty and barber salon, fitness center, computer workstations, an activity studio, library, a movie theater, and a coffee shop, with daily schedules of group trips, volunteer activities, clubs, social events, game and movie nights, and entertainment that's meant to keep people active and connected to others living there, and for those who choose to worship or meditate, there's a chapel, devotional services, and religious programs provided inside the community. They have both indoor and outdoor pools, including an indoor heated pool with a hot tub, and a clubhouse in the cottages area, and when people get hungry there's restaurant-style dining three times a day, private dining rooms for special gatherings, a Five Star culinary program, a care-focused dining room if someone needs more assistance, and even a coffee shop and bank right in the buildings, so nobody needs to go far for a cup of coffee or to do some banking. The housekeeping team comes by regularly, and there's transportation for residents for appointments or outings, so those who don't drive anymore can still get to the store, doctor, or just go for a ride, and people can park themselves if they have a car, with covered parking and garages available. Folks who need some short-term help, maybe after surgery or while a caregiver's away, can use the respite care and short-term stay options, which can be arranged by the day, week, or month, and the rates start at $3,000 for independent living and $5,900 for personal care, and they accept veterans' benefits and long-term care insurance. Residents also have access to memory care programs for those facing memory challenges, as well as hospice, outpatient rehab, and skilled care, along with support groups, caregiver education, and public events, and the staff is awake 24 hours a day for extra peace of mind. The Forum at Brookside's in Louisville, Kentucky, at 200 Brookside Drive, and it's part of the Kentucky Senior Living Association, with resources to help future residents, caregivers, and even professionals, and you know, if someone wants, they can schedule a tour to get a look at the community, talk to staff, and get answers to most questions from their FAQs and consumer resources. All in all it's a place that tries to give older adults a safe, social, and supportive environment with plenty of choices for daily life, and people can stay as active or as relaxed as they please, with help nearby whenever it's needed, and always a chance to make new friends or sit in a sunny spot and simply take it all in.