Brookdale Monroe sits on a single-story campus with easy access for residents who use walkers or wheelchairs, and there's a good amount of outdoor space, like patios, landscaped gardens, an outdoor pond, and raised gardening beds, which folks seem to enjoy, especially when the weather's nice, and there are areas for sitting or walking with a pet-since pets like cats and dogs are allowed here and staff help with pet care if needed. The community has a mix of living options, including studio apartments that are pet-friendly and offer kitchenettes, private or companion suites with private bathrooms, and emergency call systems in each unit for safety, and you'll also find kitchens, private and restaurant-style dining rooms, and spacious indoor living areas with fireplaces, a beauty salon, piano/organ, computer rooms, TV lounge, and a library to read or relax in, alongside activity rooms for crafts, puzzles, and games. Meals are served restaurant-style with a focus on healthy, tasty options, and there are menus for those who need special diets-for example, gluten-free choices-and the kitchen also provides guest meals and meal deliveries to rooms.
The care levels include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement community services-so people can stay as their needs change-and memory care is located in a secure, purpose-built building with alarm bracelets, consistent seating, dementia-friendly menus, and a daily program called Clare Bridge Daily Path that tailors activities to each person's strengths, aiming to reduce confusion and keep residents from wandering, while staff help with incontinence, diabetic care, behavioral issues, and transfers for folks who need extra hands or use lifts. Assisted living offers personal help with tasks like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and house chores like laundry or housekeeping, while independent living lets healthy seniors focus on social activities without worrying about home maintenance, chores, or cooking unless they want to, and all levels come with professional staff on-site day and night, including a full-time nurse and visiting therapists, plus access to hospice care and respite care if needed.
There's a busy community calendar loaded with activities like fitness classes, instructor-led painting, arts and crafts, clubs, happy hours, gardening, educational talks, devotional services both on and offsite, outings for shopping and entertainment, and even Wi-Fi bowling, with transportation provided-for free sometimes or, for some events, at a cost-and plenty of parking for residents and visitors. The staff organizes religious services and hobby groups, and the community takes payments by check, credit card, or insurance for both rent and care, which helps families manage costs. Residents who need memory care or have aggressive or wandering behaviors can usually be supported, as the facility has staff and security to handle those needs, plus medical professionals such as podiatrists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists come in as needed, and medication can be managed by trained staff.
Brookdale Monroe holds a license for 82 beds and is recognized as a Best of Senior Living Award winner. It's owned by Brookdale Senior Living and lets residents age in place with home care services available for seniors who prefer to remain at home. Amenities offer ways to relax and socialize, from communal spaces to outings and hobby groups, and Wi-Fi and high-speed internet help folks stay connected. The focus is on keeping everyone safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible, with enough support, varied activities, and health services for residents, families, and caregivers to feel there's a steady balance of care, connection, and basic comforts without being too fancy or complicated.
