Brenden Gardens

Kristi

Brenden Gardens was an all-in-one facility. It looked like a college dorm or something, but they were very nice, and the tour was great. The general manager was also great, but it was not what we liked. They had a big nice activities schedule, and I would assume the residents probably enjoyed it, but I just didn't like how big it was. I didn't like that it was six floors. I was thinking that my mom would never be able to get directions so fast, and she'd probably get lost every time. The guy who tooks us on the tour was nice though. He followed up with us, and just right around Easter time they gave us a big Easter basket with a piece of turtle cheesecake to bring home, and that kind of thing was nice.

Debra

Brenden Gardens has declined in the years since my mom has been there. The facility is outdated, and you can't transition to assisted living in the apartments that are there, you have to leave to go to assisted living. The management has very little power, because it's a corporation. COVID vaccine came to this facility last of the whole corporation because it's independent living there, that's what they explained. I get a lot of complaints about the food from my mother. The old cook was great, the new cook is not. The food is very blah, but to be fair, it's COVID, they can't serve hot food to the people, and they can't serve it in a dining room. There are also some aging issues in the facility, like the uneven floors where my mom has fallen on one. She complains about the depths of the carpet too being hard to walk on.

Susan

I went to Brenden Gardens. They're very nice. The apartments are dated, and I'm not as happy with the cleaning. The person who accommodated me was very nice, very helpful, very kind, and very informative. The dining area was very clean, and the food was excellent. This was pre-COVID, and they played bingo, they had people come in and entertain, they do community things.

Dave

My father moved into Brenden Gardens. His room is fine, it’s a standard type, and a little apartment. The staff was great, and the building is clean and well maintained. They had an exercise room, reading room, and kind of library combination. There was a laundry facility as well, and they have a shuttle service.

Chris

Brenden Gardens was a very nice community and the staff seemed great. The gentleman who gave us the tour was very nice and polite. However, nothing really stood out about it. It felt like a hotel with how it was laid out and how the building was set up. They have the standard amenities, like kitchen for the meals and laundry on each floor. They had a couple of activities planned. It was very nice, but it didn't feel very welcoming. There weren't a whole lot of people outside of their rooms. The people that we did run into were very nice, but it felt more sterile than anything else. That may have been because they were working on some of the floors while we were there.

Chandler844208

We visited Brenden Gardens. They took us on the tour, showed us the rooms, and provided us with a meal to see what the cooking was like. The rooms were pretty nice and pretty well cared for. The food was very good. I thought the dining area was very clean and looked like a really nice restaurant. The staff was very helpful. They gave us a folder with different information on the types of activities that were available, like bus trips to go shopping or to the doctor's office. They treated us very well, and I thought the price was fair.

Robert857217

I am currently at Brenden Gardens. Their outside maintenance is very good. The place is very clean, and when they see a spot on the carpet, they clean it right away. The place is very easy to navigate. My room is bigger than a studio apartment. I have a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and a microwave, plus a nice-sized bedroom and three closets. We have various activities like exercise, shopping, doctors' appointments, and special outings by bus to eat out. We have a meeting once a month to discuss the food that we like and don't like. Overall, it's a good place to live.

Virginia514083

My sister liked the people who ran it, and they had been there for a long period of time. The place was open, and there was some space around it. It wasn’t right in the town. The other thing was the people there seemed to be more active just on the short visit. The public areas were better than some of the others. The living room was of nice size as well as the bedroom. They have nice closet space. The kitchen area was quite nice, and from the kitchenette they have had a bar with stools, and you can eat there if you like. There was a closet to your right, and the kitchen area was to the left. It seems to me that some of the rooms have a balcony. We had a meal, and the food was good. We chose the spaghetti, and it was good. The coffee was good, too. They have a brand new bus for transportation to and from. The other thing we liked about it is that when she gets ready to move, they will call the nurse and have them move her out there, and they will hang her pictures and take care of the television and look after all of that.

S.S.211873

I am quite happy with Brenden Gardens. It was very nice and they seemed to be very accommodating. The apartments were rather small, and some of them didn't have the greatest view from the window. I knew that my mom would probably get the properly assistance, and they have a couple different firms come in to assist the clients. Transportation also seemed to be good since they had vans to take clients to doctors' appointments. For what you get, price is pretty reasonable. The residents said the food was really good and a couple of ladies I talked to were very happy there.

JB084556

Brenden Gardens was a nice facility, and they offer a lot. They have transportation and entertainment, and they take care of their residents. The rooms were adequate as well.

anonymous116262850

My mother-in-law has been in Brenden Gardens for a month now. She seems very happy, and it’s been a very positive experience. She has a spacious private room with a living room, kitchen, and bedroom. She is happy with the food, and she’s getting three meals a day. They have a beauty shop and a workout room she doesn’t use. They have different activities they can do, and they take a bus to different places every week for shopping and doctors' appointments.

Carolyn111800450

My parents lived at Brenden Gardens for the last five years. It’s a wonderful place. The staff is very accommodating and genuinely kind to the residents. They do all they can to help them. Even though it's an independent place, they have their meals served to the residents. They come in and clean for them. They keep the facility really nice and clean. There is never a bad odor in the place. The people are genuinely kind.

Betty107752250

I lived at Brenden Gardens for 6 years. I liked it because it was clean, and the staff was great and informed; it made me feel comfortable. They had lots of activities. They take you shopping; they had something planned for every day. You don’t have to go, but it’s available if you want to go. I don’t think they had to have as many rules as there was, but I would recommend them for anybody.

Caring104123450

Mom will be moving at Brenden Gardens. This place is very nice and quiet. They have all kinds of activities like movies, church, and exercise. They also go to places for shopping. They also have reading rooms as well. The staff is very accommodating, and their food is also excellent.

BeulaH88

I have lived here 14 years and I love it -GREAT food -pricing-Great staff -amenities and everyone is so "Caring"