We toured Brookdale Valparaiso. It was very homey, a small community, and it was more of what we were looking for. It was only one level, and I think they only had 49 or 50 apartments, so it was more of a community feel than the other place. We would have chosen that place, but my mom wanted to stay in Illinois. It was more like a home situation. We liked that it was all on one floor. We liked that the apartments weren't too big; it would have been overwhelming to have all that space for her. We really liked that she would be able to access every part of the facility just staying on one floor. What drew us to that is that it was smaller, and we thought she might have gotten more attention at a smaller place. Also, all of the meals were included. Another thing that they did, too, is they were telling us that they encouraged the residents to eat dinner in the dining areas so that they don't just stay in their room. They would deliver it to her, but we liked that she would have to go out and get her food.
Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
13 Reviews
2601 Valparasio Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Valparaiso
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Valparaiso
January 30, 2022
I visited this facility
May 05, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My friend is in Brookdale Valparaiso and she loves it. She likes the food, and somebody is always there to check on her. She has a lot of privacy if she wants it. Her room is nice, she's in a smaller room, but there is plenty of room. It's very clean and organized. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. They are there when you need them, and they would give you privacy when you don't want them around. They have somebody that does their laundry for them. They have a van or a bus that takes them around different places. They do crafts and all kinds of stuff. It is expensive but it is worth it.
January 20, 2017
I visited this facility
I felt Brookdale Valparaiso was adequate and would have been my second choice. The apartments were small. The person we met was friendly and helpful.
November 14, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Brookdale Valparaiso has all kinds of various activities to help people with their memory skills, they have singing and baking, and they visit various local sites like stores, churches and local museums. My mom has been there for 5 years, and we're happy with it. The food is fine, and they have a variety like chicken, beef, fish, various vegetables, and dessert. It's not a 5-star restaurant, but it's very good.
March 08, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Valparaiso was great and seemed really nice and relaxing. If I were to go some place, this is where I want to go. We like it a lot for our cousin. They have a side that is more for people having issues with memory, which is what I would choose for my cousin.
February 15, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The apartments at Brookdale Valparaiso were nice. It helped mom have her own space. She’s always wanted to be on her own. Food was touch and go. Some days it was good, but the food I ate was great. Mom has some food allergies, and they were very good at not giving her those specific food. The care at this facility is phenomenal. They were absolutely perfect with my mom. I could not ask for better people to watch over her.
December 16, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale Valparaiso, and I liked it very well, but the price was just out of my range. They were very nice, and the rooms were very clean. They had a lot of open spaces for play time or gatherings. They individual rooms were small, but I did not see any problem with that, because when you were feeling down, you did not really need a large room to lay in; and when you were up, you could be out of your room and socialize more. There were a lot of opportunities to socialize there. They had exercise classes where they do chair exercise. There were a number of living room areas that were available. I never tried the food, but I did look at the menu, and it seemed like it was good food.
August 21, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I chose Brookdale Valparaiso because it is small. The facility is OK. The dining room is bright. It looks clean. The staff has been very good. So far, I like them. The rooms are pretty small.
May 17, 2015
I visited this facility
I went out and checked Brookdale Valparaiso. It was very nice. It was just out of my mom's price range. I was impressed with just about everything that I saw. The rooms were very nice. The dining area was nice. Their activities -- they had everything posted, plus they had it in each resident's room so they would know what activities were going on. The staff was very nice and helpful. They had breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I was told they could have snacks if they wanted them, or they could have some in their rooms if they wanted that.
It was very clean. I thought everyone that I talked to that was in charge and the other staff were very knowledgeable and very caring about their job and the residents there.
February 12, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale. The staff was helpful. The rooms were small. It was hard to have a wheelchair around, but they were nice. Their dining room was beautiful. I liked how the staff cared. They were very attentive.
December 30, 2014
I visited this facility
Brookdale was good and accommodating. The rooms were clean. The residents look content and happy.
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Valparaiso
September 26, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Brookdale Valparaiso is a wonderful place for your loved one. If they had 10 stars I would give them 10. The entire staff are kind, compassionate, attentive and friendly. My mom was there for a time until she passed away. The nurses, aids and all the staff were wonderful to my mom and to my sister and I.
They make a point to get to know their residents and they have respect for their residents. This staff obviously love their job and love the elderly. I can't say enough great things about Brookdale Valparaiso.
March 06, 2021
I visited this facility
My dad is going to be moving into the memory care side of Brookdale Valparaiso. There's a foyer living area with a fireplace and a big TV. I've been there probably four or five times to take things to his apartment, and everyone is just calm, they're sitting in their chairs watching a movie, and they're socially distanced.
There are 12 apartments on the left side, 12 apartments on the right side, and a kitchen/dining room in the middle. They have a lovely library and several living rooms where there's a TV, a loveseat, and a chair in these different areas. It is just a lovely layout.
When a person moves in on the memory care side, next to each apartment they put together a memory box outside, and they have asked me to think about my dad's life and put little memorabilia in there. The activity director then writes a little story, so if one of the residents stops by, they can read and know that my dad was an ironworker, and that he loves racing cars and whatever. I've never seen that before, it's really lovely!
They have a huge outdoor courtyard, there are doors to get to that courtyard, and there're half a dozen patio tables with chairs. The staff said that when the weather is nice they have those unlocked, but it triggers a bell that lets all the employees know that one of the residents is in the courtyard. They know where all the residents are, but I think that's nice, too, so that they don't feel like they're held captive if you will. It feels like a real home, and they know that somebody is going to take care and pay attention to them. I'm just really excited there.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Valparaiso
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Spa
- Features Extra: Library, Secured Environment
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- 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
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
- Spanish
General
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: License for Assisted Living
About Brookdale Valparaiso
Brookdale Valparaiso 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
We are a 1 level community with home-like feel. We also have anytime available menu.
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