Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle was very nice. It almost felt like a resort. People were active and everything was shiny and clean. There were no odors. The staff was super friendly and it was just overall nice. The one-bedroom apartments were gorgeous. There's plenty of room, so you don't feel cramped. They have separate areas for different functions, like where they play bingo or set up other types of games, like board games. They also have a pool table and a hair salon. People were sitting and using those areas, so that was good to see. The lady who gave the tour was wonderful. She provided us with a lot of information, answered all our questions, and spent a lot of time with us. One drawback for me, though, was it's a two-story facility, so there's elevators, and I believe that can be confusing to people that are having memory issues.
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
51 Reviews
1801 SE 24th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
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Reviews of Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
March 19, 2022
I visited this facility
January 04, 2022
I visited this facility
I toured Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle, and I would highly recommend it. It's very clean. I like the availability for the people using elevators. The rooms were nice. The staff was nice, and the food was good. I just like everything about it. That's the one that I would prefer. I think the rooms are very nice. It's a great location and easy to get to. They have bingo, music, food services, and all kinds of stuff. Transportation is included.
October 22, 2021
I visited this facility
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle was phenomenal. The only reason we didn't pick that place was my mom with her income couldn't afford it. But if she could afford it, she would have gone there, because that one was nice. They had so many activities. It was phenomenal, big dining room, and the servers -- the food was awesome -- the wait staff was phenomenal. They had wait staff with the towels on their arms waiting on you, it was really cool. They had a pool there for the ones that were able to get in and out of the pool -- they exercise their legs and stuff. They had sliding glass doors out to little patios for the people to go out and sit. It was really nice. They had nice grounds to walk on.
April 16, 2021
I visited this facility
We chose Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle for my mother, but she's not ready to go yet. It's a nice, bright facility. It looked like the meals were well planned. I was actually there twice -- once by myself, and once with my mother -- and the meals certainly smelled good. All in all it looked very efficient. They invited us to a meal, but we declined.
December 05, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We moved our mother from Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle because the price was so high. They will say $7,000 the first year then $12,000 the second year. It's a fine community, but an expensive community. The people were nice there and mom had some good friends there. The fact that they had to administer her medication, they had her in assisted living, and it costs several hundred dollars just for that, which to me is a little ridiculous. They bring meals to her. The staff members are nice people, but it's like any place else. The surroundings seem to be fine to me. Every year the cost goes up and it goes up a couple hundred bucks sometimes. The facility seemed nice enough.
October 02, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My friend is at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. We do lots of emails and phone calls, and they're very responsive. They give out newsletters. Her room is very nice and nice sized. The staff is fantastic, most friendly, and absolutely amazing. They updated the room because they rushed to get it ready for her, so the room was fixed the following day. They provided furniture, which is super nice, and saved money for us. The location is good. It's a nice area. They don't provide furniture to everybody, but they did it for us, and I thought that was very nice. They go out of their way to be attentive. At that time, they were serving food in the rooms, but now they're doing it in their dining room. It's terribly reasonable. The value for the money is amazing.
October 23, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My sister moved into independent living at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. I think it's wonderful and fun. They're always doing something and there's always something going on that you can choose to participate in or not participate in. Overall, it's an amazing staff. My sister's room is fine. Some days my sister really likes the food and some days she doesn't like it so much, but that's life. The dining room is setup like a restaurant. They have a library, a salon, and buses that take them wherever they need to go. They're very accommodating. Everybody I have encountered has been gracious and nice. I think it's a little pricey, but it's probably in line with the other places.
May 30, 2017
I visited this facility
They were very friendly and attentive at Brookdale Pinecastle. Their food was good. Jill, the guide, introduced me to Ed who was the director, which was nice because it was like a family situation. The place was very clean and organized, they had a calendar of events, and the pricing is reasonable.
April 12, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale Pinecastle was very nice and clean. The people were very friendly. We had lunch there, and the food was good. A couple who sat with us had raving reviews about the place. They had a lot of benefits. It was a very nice place fairly close to our church. We have looked at many and this one was definitely very affordable and one that we could work with.
March 30, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale was a fine, lovely facility. They were helpful and wonderful. It was an older facility, but it was very nice and very well kept. They were fresh, clean, and didn't have an odor at all. It seemed to be a very busy place that had lots of activities. They had menus, and the food looked very good with good variety. I would recommend Brookdale.
March 23, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We already put my father in Brookdale Pinecastle. They offer 3 meals a day, and it is a restaurant style where they bring it to the table to you. They have an in-house doctor that comes at certain days of the week to see people that need to be seen, instead of having to travel to a doctor. They have a lot of different activities, but he doesn’t participate in a lot of them; some of them he does. It is close to where I live, so it is easy for me to get to him. They are good, but there are always little quirks about things. They also have free transportation. What I also like about this Brookdale is that he gets an apartment style to live, and right now he is living independently. But as he needs assistance, they come to him in his room. It is nice and clean, and the staff seems to be good. They close the front doors at 8 o’clock, but there are people on-staff 24 hours a day. I would probably recommend it. It seems to be a pretty good place.
February 21, 2016
I visited this facility
We had a very positive experience and tour at Brookdale Pinecastle. The host was terrific; I couldn’t say anything negative about the people who showed us around. They did a very good job. The rooms seemed adequate. The price seemed competitive with appealing amenities included. We were very impressed with them. There seemed to be activities for the residents. However, it was a little bit too large for my father.
February 15, 2016
I visited this facility
I’ve toured Brookdale Pinecastle. They have a lot of different activities, so it was very active. The arrangement of the little apartment that they showed us was OK. It was well lit, clean, and comfortable, but the closet was in a weird place. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
December 28, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brookdale Pinecastle (formerly Chambrel at Pinecastle) has the largest facility and their prices are reasonable compared to the others. It's very nice, very pleasant, and clean. The staff is very good. My wife and I have eaten there a couple of times with my parents. The food is excellent, but the servers are slow. My dad is on oxygen and in a wheelchair and sometimes has to wait unreasonable amounts of time to be served. My mother participates in a lot of their activities, but my dad can't because of his physical condition. Our overall experience has been extremely good.
June 29, 2015
I visited this facility
We were able to visit Brookdale Pinecastle, and the staff was very helpful. They were also very interactive and caring with the residents. The facility was very clean and very well appointed. The apartments were very nice and spacious. I wasn’t able to taste the food, but the dining room is very nice. It's very clean and very homey. It reminded me of a hotel restaurant. With regards to their activities, they seemed to have quite a bit going on. When we were there, in one room, they had a pastor who was conducting a religious service, and in the other room they had someone who is singing along with the residents. Overall, it was very favorable.
May 24, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad was in Brookdale Pinecastle. It was very nice. The rooms were fairly large. Everything was clean and tidy. The people all seemed happy. The dining room was very nice. He said the food was very good, and the people were very caring.
April 18, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother is in Brookdale Pinecastle. It is very nice. My first impression though is that the carpet, paint, and some of the upkeep is a bit dingy. However, the staff is very nice and very helpful.
April 08, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brookdale Pinecastle was beautiful facility. It was like the Hilton Hotel. All of their staff was very friendly. They were there a little over a year and I think we knew everyone. It was nice. They had 5-star restaurants and they could come and go as they pleased, but it got to the point where they needed more care than that. We are not at all unhappy, they just needed more care and we needed to get them in the right place. They did a good job.
October 07, 2014
I visited this facility
I liked the condition of the apartments at Chambrel. They’re very bright, very clean, and Chambrel is very good at making modifications for me based on my needs. The one I chose was a one-bedroom apartment, and it was a little bit bigger than what I expected. In addition, it offered a full kitchen which was very useful. I liked all of the social activities that they have. In the area of religious services, they offer a rosary and a mass every week. They also offer bus service to the churches on Sundays and that was attractive to me. They have a Bingo group and a crocheting group which my mother would be interested in. They invited me to lunch, and I had a wonderful fish dinner, it was very good. Mother will like it.
August 28, 2014
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle was a nice place. It was very clean and well-maintained. They have senior living, nursing home, and Alzheimer's care, which were good. However, the apartments were small. They had everything we were looking for except for the size of the apartments. Nevertheless, food was very good. The restaurant-style arrangement was very good. Also the staff and the facilities were very good.
August 28, 2014
I visited this facility
I thought Chambrel at Pinecastle was wonderful. I loved the facility. The staff, I can't remember her name, but she was informative and helped tremendously. She understood that her facility might not be the right fit, but she talked to us, showed us the facility, followed up with me, and even when my grandmother was placed in a different facility, she still followed up just to check if my grandmother was adjusting there.
I thought the room she showed was just for an individual, I don't think it was for a shared accommodation and it was spacious for an individual person. It had side kitchenette and I thought it even had a balcony. I made you feel like you were in your own apartment, rather than an assisted living facility.
July 31, 2014
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle was very nice. The rooms had several options from which to choose. They have a pool in the backyard available for residents. Everybody seemed extremely satisfied and friendly. We had lunch there. The food was excellent.
April 25, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
We love it here at Chambrel at Pinecastle. I had made a deposit at the other facility, down on I-441 in The Villages, and we got our money back the minute I came back up here. There was no question, none whatsoever. This is fabulous. We looked at seven different assisted living in the area. I definitely wanted to go to the other facility, but once I came up here and looked in Ocala, there was no turning back. I knew the minute that I walked in here. The highlight here is the square footage of the room. It has very nice windows, and we’re on the second floor. I’ve got 1100 square feet and it’s fabulous. For the same amount of money I was going to pay at the other facility, there I was going to get 564 square feet. I find no problem here. When we have a life alert, they’re here. The staff is very friendly. At least 85 to 95 percent of them are very friendly.
January 29, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
I was recently in town and dropped in for a surprise visit to a dear friend of mine at Chambrel. My friend is very happy with the care she receives from the nurses and aides. Everyone was smiling and the place was very clean! While she was showing me around the building she stopped to talk to a young and introduced him to me as her Doctor. She said he was a new in-house doctor and she was very pleased with his care. I was impressed that such a young doctor was bringing house visits back like it used to be in the old days. I was very happy with everything I saw while visiting my friend. I feel better knowing she is in good hands.
January 23, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
My husband and I live in Chambrel at Pinecastle. We are very happy here. The attendants, all of the aides, and the nurses are very helpful and compassionate The staff is excellent. The apartments are the largest in the area. They all have kitchens with full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove. No one really cooks, we may heat up some things, not really cook, but we could if we wanted to. The kitchen was a factor to why we chose this facility. The apartment, especially the bedroom, was large enough for our furniture and we could bring our favorite pieces that wouldn't have fit in the other facilities. And, they accept cats, so we were able to bring our kitties and that was really important. The food is so good. It is restaurant style, so you have an extensive choice and it's all very good. The other thing that is nice and a little different is that dining is from 7am to 6:30pm, so you're not restricted on when you eat. We have Bingo every day, computer classes, all kinds of card games, a non-denominational Sunday service, and a lot of community activities where the residents can get together. One of the best qualities about it is that it doesn't seem institutionalized. There's a lot of land, the trees are all mature, and there's a little lake in front with a walking path and park benches around that is used by a lot of people every day.
December 28, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I love the cleanliness of Chambrel at Pinecastle. The staff are super nice and friendly. It's just upscale and yet it was the cheapest one that we found for my mom. It's really nice and they are remodeling everything. I can't think of one bad thing to say about them. Their room was brand new. It's perfect. They have a lot of activities, but my mother just won't participate in any of them. They have hay rides, they go out to dinner, and to the grocery store. They will take to a doctor or you can use your doctor. Wednesday night, they had a family Christmas party where they invited the families of the people there. The experience has been great.
November 29, 2013
I visited this facility
This place is horrible. I was shown a studio apartment and my mom thinks the rooms were small. The place was depressing. It did not look clean to me. The woman who showed me around was very pushy and condescending. I also found that aside from the price, they also have a whole lot of hidden fees. Everything that you want to add on has a price. I would not recommend anybody to go there.
October 30, 2013
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle was a lovely facility. The staff when we visited the place was wonderful. Everything was perfect except for the residents. They were just walking around like a bunch of zombies. They were walking to the lunch room and usually when you come to lunch, you sit with your friends and talk, but they were not talking. They just ate there and that's it. It thought that was very strange. Nobody was doing anything. Their activity room is empty. I don't want to go there.
September 29, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I choose Chambrel at Pinecastle for my mom because it is more of an apartment rather than a nursing home and I like how the apartment looks. They keep it clean and new looking and the environment is very nice. The food is good. The rooms are nice and spacious enough. The staff is helpful. They have lots of activities available. My mom likes it there and she's satisfied with the care that they are giving her. I guess they can improve on giving more personal care. I would recommend them to others.
September 11, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
It was beautiful. The apartments were fantastic. They had super chefs. They even had a golf course. However, they were very expensive.
September 10, 2013
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle was one of my choices but my husband did not like it that much. It did not look like an institution at all. They had a nice room for us if we decided to move in. The entrance was nice with a water pond and they also had a swimming pool.
July 10, 2013
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle was privately-owned so they did not accept Medicaid. The staff who showed me around was pleasant and we had a wonderful lunch. I liked it because it was airy and they seemed interested with each one of the residents. They had restaurant-style dining room and it was absolutely pristine and lovely. The rooms were bright and spacious. I would actually consider getting a two bedroom for my mom and me. It was not high-end but it was very well-done. It would be better if they add Medicaid.
May 28, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I found Chambrel at Pinecastle through Caring.com for my father. I chose this facility because it wasn't too far and it's within my price range. They have the kind of care that she needed at that time. They have a TV room. The facility with their lobby and all is really nice. People there are very warm and caring.
March 29, 2013
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle was an excellent place to live. Everything was just perfect. The apartments and activity areas were clean. The food seemed delicious. I was also impressed by the staff.
December 21, 2012
I visited this facility
Every time we (my family) walked in to the facility we were very kindly greeted and they would take all of our information for the security of there patients. The nursing assistants where very caring and gentle which meant a lot to our family. They do a very good job of creating a safe enjoyable environment for our elderly, because of the size of the facility they can walk trails around nice ponds and enjoy having lots of room inside the facility. They have all levels of ALF care and I had a good experience while my great-grandmother was staying in that facility. Furthermore Every facility is going to have its lazy workers which there was definitely a few at this facility but the pros outweigh the cons. I would recommend this facility to someone in the Ocala area that is looking to put a loved one in an ALF...
October 29, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I thought the staff at this facility were very well educated and mannered. I did feel as if all of the residents were not treated equally and it breaks my heart. As with all ALF's there are those residents who do not receive visits from family or friends and they are the poor individuals who are mistreated and not properly cared for. I feel the facility itself could be kept cleaner. I knows it's Florida, but that does not excuse loose sand and dirt on the floor of the entrance.
August 20, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
While I was there seeing my friend I notice the facility was very clean, everyone was nice and helpful. There seemed to be things to do and a very kind place to visit. The parking lot had spaces unlike other places I have been. I would recommend this place to other people if i was asked. it is very nice to see a place like this as many places have such a bad rap in how they treat the people staying there. The main reason I would recommend this place is how much I saw the attention to the health of each individual person that was staying there, most times people are ignored but not here everyone seems to be a top priority to each and every nurse on duty. My friend that I see there has nothing but great things to say even down to the food that is served even though he has special needs.
August 16, 2012
I visited this facility
We went into several places down there. Chambrel outranked them 10 to 1. The apartment layout, the accessibility to the dining room, everything fit into place for my friend. She's very happy! The staff were very friendly. We've been on a tour before and the last time that we were down there, the lady that took us around knew every client and called them by name. They were not strangers to the people that lived there. It shows that they personally know each resident and that they give them individualized care.
January 24, 2012
I visited this facility
This facility at Chambrel at Pinecastle is developed to provide an atmosphere of a real home. Quality of life is really fascinating and facilities provided are extremely awesome. Life is given an ample chance to nourish and flourish here. Room features, nursing and hospitalization facilities are quite nice. All residents are provided a fair chance to enjoy life with full perks and privileges. To provide an environment of friendship and love, group activities are a regular feature. Events are planned to ensure maximum participation by all. Staff employed is very caring and extremely professional. Staff is found committed day and night to fulfill their duty and make the facility comfortable for the residents. Basic amenities of life are available at door step and health is regarded to be the prime aim of Chambrel at Pinecastle. All residents are free to undertake activities at their own will and wish thus creating a sense of freedom and better management.Overall, it is an excellent outfit.
Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
February 22, 2022
I visited this facility
We looked at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. It was nice. I liked it. The staff was very friendly. The people there were very friendly. It had good amenities, and it was affordable. The dining was a little more like a cafeteria, it wasn't as nice, it looked more like a ballroom in a hotel room. They had activities, a weight room, and a pool. They had group classes, and they had a game room. They had lots of different kinds of activities from crafting artsy to physical exercise. What was appealing about it was that my parents wouldn't have to move again, they could just stay where they were, and they bring the services to you.
When we went there, it was a Saturday, and we ended up meeting with the catering manager, who wasn't the person who was supposed to give us a tour. But she had agreed to give us a tour because we were coming on a Saturday, so she was lovely and informative. What my mom didn't love about that place is some of the apartments were a very far walk to the elevator. If you didn't get one that was near the elevator, it was a long hallway to get to the elevator, and so she thought that could be an issue for my dad.
It was very affordable. I liked that my parents could age in place for the most part, that they wouldn't have to move anywhere if they needed a lot more services. For my parents, it was close to their friends because they lived not far from Ocala. It was the second one that my mom saw, and she was not having this whole assisted living stuff. She just felt like it was like living in an apartment, so she had a hard time wrapping her head around that. It's nothing against the facility, that was just my mom.
October 15, 2021
I visited this facility
I like Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. It probably would be my #1 choice because of the price. I think they're a little more within my price range. The food was very good. We couldn't eat in the dining room because of Covid when I was there, but they packed us a lunch to take home and it was very good. In general, I liked the friendliness of the person that took us around and the studio apartments were very nice. The residents were doing very well. They seemed happy and satisfied and involved in conversations and exercises.
January 22, 2021
I visited this facility
We visited Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. We were trying to do just senior living, but they are a little different because their senior living is with assisted living, so everything blankets under that. Even when you are not in the assisted and you are just in the independent, they share a lot of the same facilities, and they are under one roof with each other a lot.
We went there the same day we went to the other community. The staff brought us into the apartment on the bottom floor and I thought we were just going to have another tour like the one with the other facility, but because they're assisted, they could not let us tour and she could not tell me that until we got there. She brought us into the sliding closed door of that one apartment on the bottom floor. It was very nice, it was a model, and it was super good looking. But after we looked at that, I wanted to check the whole facility and she said we could not because of Covid. She didn't even tell me that before we got there. The lady was very nice and super professional, but I felt like they were more like salespeople, so it felt like I was just talking to a used car salesperson. I then felt like they're just not completely honest.
The apartment that we saw was extremely nice, but it was professionally decorated, and it was supposed to be a representation of what they have available. However, we were not able to see anything other than that one apartment. It is not such a bad place; it looked very nice. I know that there were defects with the model, and the lady was kind of funny about it. There was an awning, and the awning was not in very good shape, and she said there were some comments about it and it was just a little off the beaten tracks.
July 03, 2019
I am/was a resident of this facility
I moved to Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle independent living, and it's been good so far. The rooms are bigger than most of the places I have visited and it has a kitchen. I chose this place because it has a lot more to offer than other communities I've looked at and it's also nicer. I like that they have a bigger living room aside from the bedroom and the kitchen.
June 27, 2018
I visited this facility
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle was very nice, and the residents were very friendly. I had a very good lunch. We talked to different people who were around while we were eating. The staff who took our orders and served us was very good and very friendly. We walked into a big living room that had comfortable chairs. The staff was very nice and very friendly.
July 17, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale Pinecastle was very nice and clean. One of the things I liked about it was that you could stay in the same room should you need assisted living. We had lunch there, and the food was pretty good. They had a number of activities. The staff was very nice. They had a card room and a library.
January 06, 2014
I visited this facility
Chambrel at Pinecastle is a lovely place. It's really closer to independent living but they have more assisted living areas. I like its general environment. The people living there tend to be more coherent and active. The staff was friendly and efficient too. The rooms are very nice. They're well furnished, well kept, current, no disrepair and lovely. They have a big dining area and they do 3 meals a day. They have numerous activities like music and card games. There's a bus that takes you out to doctors or grocery stores. But it's just off our price range.
December 27, 2013
I visited this facility
I was actually very impressed with Chambrel at Pinecastle. The units looked more like condos as supposed to just a room. The staff who gave me the tour was very friendly, helpful, and very insightful. It was a pleasant experience.
September 17, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We chose this facility first off because it is clean, it smells good, and it looks nice. They have a pond in the front that has walking trails and benches, so that if residents want to go outside, they can do so. Secondly, the residents there seem compatible with my mother in terms of their mobility and mentality. They also seem to be happy there. Chambrel at Pinecastle feels like a very vibrant, active and busy community. My mother would be able to find things to do and people that would be good friends to her. I don't know all of their activities but they go every week for like a scenic drive or go to malls, Wal-Mart or Target stores. They also bring them to all of their doctor's appointments and to the pharmacy. They have a pool in the back and they have swimming classes that my mom can take advantage of. My mom has probably been there for six weeks now and initially she started out to have one meal a day. However, she is enjoying the company of the folks in the dining room so much that she has signed on to have three meals a day. She also enjoys the food very much.
Regarding accommodation, my mom currently has an efficiency apartment on the ground floor. It has a slider to a little patio, which is a nice thing. She also has a very large walk-in closet. I think the nicest thing about Chambrel is that there are different levels of care. So if my mother needs more assistance, she will be able to upgrade to another level of care. They have a doctor that comes in once a week, so she has that consistent medical care available to her. The only problem my mother had was about internet and cable service this facility promised her. I think there's a little bit of misconception about it. That's just a minor thing but my mother was a little bit irritated about that.
August 09, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom used to be in an apartment at Chambrel at Pinecastle and it was very nice. Their physical therapy was top notch. There was a fellow there named Dee and he was the best. He watched out for the residents and if he saw anything that needed attention, he would invite the families' attention so they could make a doctor's appointment. But they should improve on their house doctor for their residents. They had not done any examinations on them. My mother almost died there in April because he was supposed to order antibiotics and he didn't do it. If you had a loved one who was sickly, I don't think that's the place for them.
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
April 28, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle is fine. Under the circumstances regarding the virus, they're handling things as they should be like not allowing anyone in. My mother enjoys the food and everything, so I'm very pleased with this choice as is she. The attitude of the staff is very positive and any issues that she might have are addressed very quickly. She loves her apartment. It's all freshly painted, any necessary repairs were taken care of to her satisfaction, and we also assisted with the decor, so she's very pleased with it. They have activities that will stimulate the memory, interactions, they play games, trivia, bingo and card games. There's a lot for them to be active and also interact with each other.
March 28, 2019
I visited this facility
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle is very impressive, but it was not as bright and cheery. The dining room was on one side, living room on the other, a little kitchen right in the front, and then the rooms are built around it. The staff is very nice. The staff who gave us the tour was very nice and good. She came over when my dad was in rehab and interviewed him. I told her that he liked oatmeal cookies, so she brought him that as well as chocolate. The place is very accommodating. They were playing memory games when I was there, and the residents were participating very eagerly.
Questions about Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our associates have a monthly training, which covers a variety of topics that are all based around the senior living environment. Additionally, each associate attends an 8 hour Alzheimer’s training course, which is presented by our state approved instructor. IN addition to this, the associates have an annual refresher course. We meet with our teams monthly to review any changes in policy and procedure and ensure that there is constant communication with our teams.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our community has a very diverse population. The residents in Assisted Living are very active and enjoy activities like, trips to the casino, happy hour with entertainment, preforming in resident driven talent shows and participating in community events.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our activities program offers options such as Thai-Chi, musical entertainment, pool aerobics in the warmer months, trips out of the community, lunch bunch, bingo and card games.
What places are near Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We have the Paddock Mall within driving distance for residents who enjoy shopping. Ocala also offers many opportunities to participate in local community events such as, Arts and Crafts fairs, equine events and the annual Alzheimer’s walk. We have a local farmers market that some of our residents enjoy visiting. We also have a pond right on our property that many resident enjoy an afternoon stroll at during the day.
What transportation services does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle offer to assisted living residents?
Our community offers transportation services Monday thru Friday. On Sundays, we offer transportation to local churches so our residents can attend services.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our dining program is inclusive of an extremely dynamic team that gears our dining options towards our residents’ preferences. Our dining services director meets with the residents weekly to review the menu and make changes, which meet their preferences. Our dining team provides excellent customer service and consistently seeks to improve the resident experience.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle offer to assisted living residents?
All of our residents receive a pendant upon move in. The pendant allows our residents who push for help throughout the community and outside on the grounds. We also offer a concierge at our front desk who ensures that our visitors sign in and out of our community. Our concierge team is schedule from 8 am to 8 pm at which time our front doors are locked to ensure that we are aware of who is in our community.
How does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Our Executive Director and leadership team strive to follow up timely to all residents and family requests and concerns. Our Executive Director provides a newsletter to families monthly to ensure that they are aware of what our activities, upcoming events and any changes within the community.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle during daytime and nighttime hours?
From 7 am to 11 pm we have 3 resident care aids and a nurse. During our 11 pm to 7 am shifts we have a nurse and 2 resident care aids in the community.
If Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Our community is pet friendly. Residents have an opportunity for a first floor apartment which has a patio for their pets if one is available. We also have a walk area around our pond for our residents to be able to take their pets for walks in a safe environment.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our associates have a monthly training, which covers a variety of topics that are all based around the senior living environment. Additionally, each associate attends an 8 hour Alzheimer’s training course, which is presented by our state approved instructor. IN addition to this, the associates have an annual refresher course. We meet with our teams monthly to review any changes in policy and procedure and ensure that there is constant communication with our teams.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
From 7 am to 11 pm we have 2 resident care aids and a nurse. During our 11 pm to 7 am shifts we have a nurse and 2 resident care aids in the community.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle provide to protect residents who wander?
Our secured stand alone, purpose built memory care.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Our memory care community offers programming throughout the day. We offer programs such as B-fit, reminiscing, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, sensory and pet therapy.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our clinical managers preform resident assessment upon move in, change of condition and every 3 months moving forward.
What techniques does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We offer a refresh program prior to meals, which assist in increasing our residents’ sense. We also cook our meal in house and in the center our of community. This gives our residents an opportunity to see and smell the cooking process which also increases hunger. Our dietary team provides cooking courses as an activity for all of our residents.
How does Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
The clinical team does a great job at calling and notifying families for any change of condition or new concerns. Our HWD meets with families to review their care plans and assessment upon any changes. Our Associate Executive Director and leadership team strive to follow up timely to all residents and family requests and concerns. Our Associate Executive Director provides a newsletter to families monthly to ensure that they are aware of what our activities, upcoming events and any changes within the community
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Our community is near residential, educational and healthcare settings. Our area is more rural than business. Which offers us a large property with a lot of room.
Is Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
While we are not directly affiliated. Our community does have working relationships with all of Ocala’s local hospitals.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Pool
- Spa
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym
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
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
- French
- Spanish
General
- Resident Capacity: 206
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: ALF License
- State Licenses: 12614, 5397, 10255
About Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle
Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer. And, our residents can rest assured that as their needs change we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages our residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
Our Optimum Life® and Celebrations programs provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of our residents, their families and associates alike. Optimum Life® is a journey of self-discovery including services, features and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life® we encourage our residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar with themed experiences, special events and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
What Makes Us Special
Our apartments are among the largest apartments in the area. Both our Independent Living and Assisted Living offer full kitchens in most apartments.
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