Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, provides several levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and home care, all on a single three-story campus that makes it easy for residents to age in place if their needs change over time, so there's less moving around and less worry for families and loved ones. The staff is on-site and available around the clock, ready to help with emergencies or provide a hand with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and they work with residents to develop personalized care plans. Residents don't have to worry about chores like cooking, cleaning, or apartment maintenance since the staff takes care of those tasks. The apartments come in a variety of floor plans, so someone might pick a studio or go for a one- or two-bedroom, and some homes even have private patios or balconies; pets are welcome to live in the apartments too. The community handles transportation for appointments, errands, and outings, with both free and paid options, and there's parking for residents who prefer to drive.
Meals are served restaurant-style in a community dining room, with menus that try to use fresh, healthy ingredients and offer some variety from day to day, and people can eat together and chat which often leads to new friendships. Brookdale South Bay has a busy calendar of activities, from arts and crafts to Spanish lessons, origami classes, happy hours, beach walks, and devotional services held both onsite and offsite, so there's usually something for everyone to enjoy. The building has several indoor and outdoor gathering spots such as a TV room, activity room, lounge spaces with fireplaces, a fish tank lounge, a chapel, and space set aside for those who want some quiet time. Residents can get their hair and nails done thanks to the manicurist and pedicurist who visit the community, and there are counseling services available too.
Specialized care is provided in the memory care neighborhood, designed for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the skilled nursing facility on the same campus steps in if someone needs extra medical help or short-term rehab after a hospital stay. Utilities and maintenance are included in rent, modern touches like Wi-Fi are available, and both health and safety are priorities with emergency systems and staff checking in 24/7. The goal's simple: help people enjoy a good quality of life in a place where support, safety, and friendship are close at hand.
