
Reviews of Brookdale Chanate
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Chanate
December 20, 2020
I visited this facility
March 29, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Provider Response
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Your input is very important to us and we will share your feedback to help better serve our residents in the future.
October 30, 2017
I visited this facility
October 21, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
August 18, 2016
I visited this facility
June 28, 2016
I visited this facility
August 10, 2015
I visited this facility
August 09, 2015
I visited this facility
May 17, 2015
I visited this facility
January 20, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
January 13, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
November 05, 2014
I visited this facility
Provider Response
We deeply regret that we were unable to meet all of your expectations. We want to thank you for taking the time to visit and for providing feedback. Please know it will be reviewed and used to better serve our residents and their families in the future.
June 30, 2014
I visited this facility
June 30, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
February 28, 2014
I visited this facility
February 13, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
December 30, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
November 27, 2013
I visited this facility
September 23, 2013
I visited this facility
February 25, 2012
I am a friend or relative of resident
February 17, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
July 21, 2011
I visited this facility
May 23, 2011
Other
Questions about Brookdale Chanate
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our staff are required to complete additional and specific dementia related monthly online training and are also provided training once a month on a variety of topics at our monthly all staff meetings
What programs or activities does Brookdale Chanate offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Right now, we are serving all meals Room Service style and taking live off the menu orders at each meal, to personalize the service and liken it to the restaurant style dining our residents have become accustomed to. We are actively engaging our residents to communicate with friends and family members through Facetime, Skype and Virtual communications to stay connected
What places are near Brookdale Chanate or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Our residents typically enjoy outings to drive through the gorgeous Wine Country, to nearby parks, local beaches, local restaurants, shopping, theater and even occasional trips to the casino.
What transportation services does Brookdale Chanate offer to assisted living residents?
We provide transportation to doctor appointments twice a week and once a week for local shopping needs. We also provide once a week excursions, Sunday drives and transportation to church services, if requested
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Chanate exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our Chef Abe is exceptional, as he brings to Chanate over 25 years of restaurant ownership, catering management and an overall enthusiasm for creating a unique and special dining experience for his guests, our residents. Chef Abe actively includes and welcomes ongoing communication and discussions with residents about any desired changes, additions to the menu in his Weekly Menu Chat.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Chanate offer to assisted living residents?
Our residents safety and security is at the forefront our our Executive Director and Maintenance Directors' minds and in all they do throughout the day. We have monthly safety and evacuation drills and training to educate all staff and keep them up to date on any changes throughout our community. Right now, during the Covid Shelter in Place, we have very early on, implemented health and safety precautions and measures to keep our residents and staff healthy and symptom free. Our community is asymptomatic and follows very stringent screening and no visitor guidelines.
How does Brookdale Chanate keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
At Brookdale Chanate, we have an active and healthy communication stream with our families. We communicate via phone, email or in person (when appropriate) and our Executive Director and managers are always open to hearing any concern or compliment from our residents and their families. We always strive to promise follow up and we deliver.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Chanate during daytime and nighttime hours?
At Brookdale Chanate, we appropriately staff according to resident care needs and always have care staff on duty, 24 hours a day.
If Brookdale Chanate accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We are very pet friendly at Brookdale Chanate! Our pets enjoy the option of a patio or balcony in each and every apartment. We also have gorgeous outdoor walking paths and common patio areas for their enjoyment.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff are required to complete monthly online training and are also provided training once a month on a variety of topics at our monthly all staff meetings
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
At Brookdale Chanate, we appropriately staff according to resident care needs and always have care staff on duty, 24 hours a day.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Chanate provide to protect residents who wander?
We have a secure environment in our Claire Bridge, Memory Care program, which ensures safety against wandering.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Chanate offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
At Brookdale Chanate, in our Claire Bridge - Memory Care program every day, we offer exercise twice a day. Every day we offer a brain exercise, for example crossword, reminiscing questions and round table discussion, trivia, discussion about the most important person in your life, etc. Our residents participate in Fllex Your Brain, which is a series of games to create phrases, as well as a large number of similar word games. We offer creative time during each day to include activity that involves gardening, painting, crafting. We also offer music every day - sing along, karaoke, or just time to simply listening to their favorite music. Every day we also offer sensory time, such as aromatherapy and also reading and current events.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our Health and Wellness Director, Coordinator, Executive Director, managers and staff all communicate on the daily about the current condition and physical and cognitive functioning and/or noticed changes in condition. Our Health and Wellness Director will complete the assessment and communicate with the doctor, family and Executive Director about the outcome and findings in the assessment. Assessments are conducted at move in, 14-30 days after move in, after a change in condition or hospital stay
What techniques does Brookdale Chanate use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Before mealtime, residents do assist with setting up the dining room, which is something many residents enjoy. During mealtime, we always have music playing. Some residents do need hand over hand assistance to encourage self eating; only for those residents who need assistance. We try to encourage social interaction and talking during meals. We do offer choices at mealtimes, and always offer alternative choices in addition to menu offerings. Many residents love to assist with the clean up after mealtime, as well.
How does Brookdale Chanate keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our Executive Director, Wellness Director, and lead care staff communicate with families by phone, email and in person to keep them informed as to the health and any change in condition.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Chanate. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
What makes our community so very unique, is that we are minutes from all 3 local hospitals and all major shopping. We are also located within a residential neighborhood and off the beaten path, nestled amongst the redwoods, yet right in town. A very unique and tranquil setting
Is Brookdale Chanate affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Broodale Chanate is affiliated with Kaiser, Sutter, Memorial hospitals. We are also affiliated and have good working relationships with Parkview, Summerfield, Creekside and Arbol Post Acute Care and Skilled Nursing
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Chanate
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Religious Services
- Fitness Room
Financial guidance
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 140
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: RCFE
- State Licenses: 496803241
About Brookdale Chanate
Brookdale Chanate provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living, we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.
We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value.
What Makes Us Special
Brookdale Chanate's setting surrounded by redwood trees makes it a must-see community in Sonoma County. Every apartment has outdoor space where residents can enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. Please come and visit . . .our residents will make you feel right at home.
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