Brookdale Vero Beach South

Carol

My mother-in-law moved into Brookdale Vero Beach South. The staff members were incredible with the short notice that we had. Everything was taken care of. They were very helpful, professional, caring, and friendly. They were playing trivia when we visited. They seemed to be very active there. The facility itself was very homey. The rooms were a nice size and very clean. It came furnished, which was a big help for us.

Kelley

Brookdale Vero Beach South was fantastic. The people there were very helpful, caring, and willing to work with us. They were willing to work with us on the pricing for certain types of care, which the other places didn't even suggest. I felt like they do care about their people. The facility was very clean, nice, and engaging. The residents were all out and doing things when we were there. They have lots of activities, even on the memory care side. They had somebody come in and play music. They have singing and dancing. They were all engaged, which was very nice and I liked it. Susan in admissions was the one who helped me, and she was fantastic.

Debbi

My mother is in Brookdale Vero Beach South in the memory care section. I like it because it's a smaller place. I feel that she gets more personal attention there. The staff seems to be very tuned in to her and her needs. The food seems well balanced. My mom seems to eat well there. I've eaten there a couple of times and the food was good when I was there. Before Covid, they did go on bus tours. They talked about picking that up again, but I don't think that started yet. They would go to different ice cream shops, to the beach, and things like that. It's kind of on hold right now. Compared to other places, it's very expensive, but overall it's fair.

alyr

NO, "Friend of Family" reviewer. Residents do NOT need lemonade and other junk liquids for "hydration". You need twice as much of that to equal one serving WATER. It's WATER seniors and dementia residents need. It's difficult enough to keep these constantly dehydrated people drinking anything. Brookdale knows what they're doing. I do agree it's nice for people to get outside but lets remember most memory care people don't fit the model of Assisted Living people. That area is more suited to family visits not random wandering all over out there.

friend of family

Definitely need more staff. Hydration is needed, not just water but the juice and lemonade that's located inside the kitchen. Also snacks; dried up cookies is not going to help them with constipation. They need more fruit in their diet and more drinks, but then of course bathroom help. The ad says outdoor patio, but residents are not allowed out there by themselves. They need fresh air, but not enough staff to sit out there with them. Things like oral hygiene or even clean rooms are hard to find. Staff try their best, but not enough to go around

Infinite Wisdom

This facility is beautiful. Most of the employees are gracious and caring. But I do have some issues. It was renovated awhile ago, all looks great, but some items have yet to be finished. Stains on the ceilings, and some of the public restrooms need the finishing touches. CB pridesitselfon it's gourmet meals and attention to details. Nothing could be further from the truth! All I see is horrible meals and unhealthy snacks. Nothing is followed on the printed menus. Unless you call 'burned' pea soup healthy, frozen pizza. Their snacks consist of muffins, cur cakes, or cookies with WATER! No milk, no juices etc. UTI's are rampant with the residents, so they solve it with water? Hardly. Change them more often! Cookis and water, what a joke.