We chose Brookdale Pointe West for my husband because they had a lovely facility, it was available, all memory care, and all on one floor. I would definitely recommend them. He has been doing very well there, and the workers were very caring and very thoughtful. I really like it. The staff is excellent. They just need to look at doing more finger food instead of the food that you need to eat with a fork and spoon because it's harder on the adult population there.
6101 Pointe West Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34209
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Reviews of Brookdale Pointe West
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Pointe West
October 18, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
April 17, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I wish I could give a negative rating, they don't deserve 1 star. This place looks great when you walk in, but beware of leaving your loved one here! They don't change their depends, Every time I went in to check on my mom her depend weighed 10 pounds, guess thats why she had such a bad UTI it turned septis. O, not to mention that after I had been out of town for a trip only to return to my mom smelling so badly, I ask a nurse to check her chart to tell me when she was showered last...12 days!!!What!!! Many times I was in and her sheets smelled liked urine, I took them home with me to clean after that happening to many times. I only left my mom in here 2 months, that was 2 months to long. She passed away 2 weeks after I got her home. I regret so much every putting her in here! DO NOT put your loved one in this place!
Provider Response
We are sorry to hear Brookdale Pointe West did not meet your expectations. Please be assured Brookdale is committed to providing the highest-quality service and care for each resident and we will share your feedback with our management team.
October 11, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Pointe West was a really nice place. The staff was great. The facility was expensive though. Their rooms were good. They're spacious. The food and the dining facility were good too. They have arts and crafts, song, church, and scrapbooking. Overall, the caring nature of the staff stood out to me.
June 15, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
This community specializes in the needs for Memory care. It is a home like envirenment that staffs really high with 7 days of activities . the staff is warm and welcoming and with there lower prices makes it affordable to all. I would highly reccomend this community
September 30, 2013
I visited this facility
Clare Bridge was about a mile and a half from my mom's house. It was a very clean facility. They staff was very professional and sincere to the client. They had given us so much time to get to know my dad and my mom and her situation. I was very impressed with them.
September 24, 2013
I visited this facility
We were familiar with Claire Bridge as we had gone there often. It was close to where we lived. We knew people who were staying there. The rooms were nice. The people at Claire Bridge were the ones that stand out to us and the place really impressed us a lot.
April 12, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
My dad lived here until he passed away. He was originaly in a facility that did not understand Alheimers. He was happy living at Clare Bridge. I especially appreciated how there was an RN on duty 24 hours a day, that there was very low staff turnover and how all the staff knew my dad by name and talked and 'joked' with him, which he loved. The food was excellent and they always treated him iwth respect and dignity. Large public area. Lots of roo. And they would go out on the bus regularly. And there are less than 50 residents, so lots of personalized care.
November 27, 2012
I visited this facility
I visited this facility to see my grandfather who had dimentia. He was cared for very well and the staff looked after him very closely, but developed a relationship with him that was very important to him and to us. His room was clean and organized. The facility was clean and did not smell badly. The facility has plenty for the residents to do, including an in house barber shop.
September 16, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
After seeing the care provided here to my friend, I realized it was a lot better than the care provided to my father at a different facility in the same area. I now had a basis of comparison. I think that overall, it is a good place to put a loved one. Well maintained and clean, very little turnover of staff (although management was a different story) and some of the staff even went way over and above in caring for my friend.
June 20, 2012
I visited this facility
I have often visited a friend living at this facility and have been very impressed at the way the patients have been cared for. The staff uses excellent judgement and gentle persuasion to direct a person that tries to wander away from the exits. There are small groups for various stimulation such as music and tv. The staff is always friendly and upbeat. If the need arises, I would not hesitate to move my husband, who has dementia, into this facility.
Questions about Brookdale Pointe West
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Alzheimer’s training level 1 & 2. An 8 hour class taught upon hire and annually for all staff. We also do a State approved specialized Clare Bridge in-service training monthly for all staff regarding our specialized programing.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
1 Nurse for 12 hours daily, 2 RA’s each shift and Nurse available on call 24 hours.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Pointe West offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Daily Path- Person-Centered Care based on residents routines, habits, likes and dislikes, Be Fit- focus on keeping active everyday based on highest physical and cognitive ability, Cluster Groups and Individual Activities based on interests and ability of resident as well individualized programs through, music therapy, art therapy, Daily Chronical, Trivia and Games on our In Touch interactive computer system.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Health and Wellness Director. The assessment is conducted upon Move in, again at 30 days and then quarterly or change in condition. Multi-disciplinary approach- Memory Care Specialist, District Clinical Specialist and National Dementia support.
What techniques does Brookdale Pointe West use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Refresh Program- utilizing essential oils to awaken senses to enhance appetite, promote good, hand over hand assistance to allow greater independence, physical help with feeding as needed for o residents needing more assistance. Special diets as directed.
How does Brookdale Pointe West keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Open Door Policy- Family Connection Line, phone calls, emails and MD notifications upon any change.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Pointe West. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
We are located, set back on a quiet street surrounded by Residential and some medical buildings. Our community is set back from the road in a beautiful Large Oak tree lined property complete with flowers, residents ducks, Birds and squirrels. It is very serene and calming and looks like a large one story ranch house.
Is Brookdale Pointe West affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
While we are not affiliated with a specific hospital, Blake Medical Center is 1 ½ blocks from our community. We have several Physicians that come in to our community to see our residents.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Pointe West
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
Health services
- Nurse On Staff: Available During Business Hours; Some Availability Outside Of Business Hours
Activities
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
- Spanish
General
- Resident Capacity: 40
About Brookdale Pointe West
At Brookdale Pointe West we know that memory losses due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are progressive and residents' needs are continually changing. That's why we provide balance in our residents' capabilities, personalities, and preferences to create daily routines that enhance their spirits and increase their sense of purpose. We believe the amount of satisfaction our Alzheimer's and dementia care residents receive from the tasks that fill their days goes a long way to maintaining their sense of purpose and overall satisfaction with life. An integral part of this is our promise to encourage each resident to find Daily Moments of Success. To help our residents achieve these moments, our associates receive the tools and training needed in such key areas as specialized dining and the ongoing monitoring of healthcare and behavioral needs, to name a few.
We provide Alzheimer's and dementia care residents with the lifestyle, housing, and services they need in comfortable surroundings combined with the amenities, programs, and care to help stimulate recognition, recall, and wellness in a safe environment. Through years of caring for individuals with dementia, our professional care staff has learned to create optimal surroundings and approaches to care. Familiar environments that our residents have enjoyed throughout their lives are recreated to help them feel reassured and comfortable. The Alzheimer's and dementia care programs at Brookdale Pointe West are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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