Brookridge Life Plan Community is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community that's been around for over 70 years, providing a range of living options and health care services for adults age 55 and up, and you know it's set on grounds with lots of green trees, sidewalks, a swimming pool, and easy parking so it's peaceful and quiet for folks who want a slower pace. The community has 245 units, including 132 independent living residences, 36 assisted living units, and 77 nursing beds, plus there's a waiting list for some types if you want to get in right away. All the apartments and garden homes are maintenance-free with open layouts and modern touches, some have balconies or patios, and some are tucked away in a tree-lined spot where it's easy to relax but also stay close to amenities like the dining room, the fitness center, a spa area, a therapy room, and the chapel with its wooden pews and organ.
Brookridge takes a full-service approach, so meals, housekeeping, laundry, utilities, and transportation are usually included in the fees, and you don't have to fuss over chores when you could join in on resident-run clubs, games, hikes, or arts programs, which adds to the sense of community but gives you space to pick what suits you. The dining room serves restaurant-style meals all day and can handle special diets for those with allergies or diabetes, and there's a chef on site. Residents get access to a swimming pool for exercise, a game room, walking trails, flower and vegetable gardens, and a big lobby where neighbors like to meet up.
People who need help with daily routines like getting dressed, eating, or remembering to take medicine have access to well-trained staff, licensed nurses available 24 hours, and medication technicians. For those who need more, the Prince Nursing Care Center has private assisted living rooms with baths, and there's skilled nursing care, short-term rehab, physical and occupational therapy, and specialized health services available right on campus. Brookridge is Medicare and Medicaid certified for nursing care, which opens up payment options, and they accept people directly for assisted living or nursing care if they need it.
Safety and memory care are important, too, so the Kulynych Memory-Enhanced Residence and other secure areas offer support for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. These dementia care units have private rooms, locked fences, special activities for cognitive exercise, and plans for couples' rooms by 2026, all watched over by specially trained caregivers who focus on routines and help each person as needed. The grounds are fenced and supervised, with a 24-hour call system, and community life aims to keep everyone social, independent, and active no matter their needs.
Brookridge is owned by a corporation but operated as a not-for-profit under the Baptist Retirement Homes group, and they've got a long-standing promise to continue care for life, even if someone's money runs out. The campus is expanding, and with options from independent living to assisted living, nursing, memory, and adult daycare, people can move through different levels of care without leaving the bigger Brookridge community. The focus at Brookridge remains on supporting residents' independence and choices, providing both companionship and care, and helping people enjoy their days without the worry of house maintenance or being alone.
