Brandon Woods had connections with the University. There was a room for religious activities. I didn't see most of the residents because they stayed in their rooms nor activities, but they had them posted.
Brandon Woods at Alvamar Lawrence, KS
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care
12 Reviews
Reviews of Brandon Woods at Alvamar
Assisted Living Reviews for Brandon Woods at Alvamar
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
July 20, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
I lived at Brandon Woods for a whole year in a duplex and loved it. They have a library, swimming pool, and all kinds of activities. I chose it because it was close to my home. I liked all the activities that they had and the swimming pool. I liked it that you could belong to Alvamar Country Club if you went there. They have a wonderful dining room and excellent food. I like the people and the cultural offerings. It's very expensive. They have Bible study, church services, movie every night and all kinds of outings that you can go to. If I had lots of money, I would go right back to Brandon Woods. It has everything I wanted.
July 09, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother has been at Brandon Woods at Alvamar for six years now. It is beautiful. It's one of those places that has a very elegant feel to it. The decorations are impeccable, and the rooms are nice. Accommodations are just lovely. The staff really care. I don't have any issues with them. It's a wonderful place. She plays bingo, does crafts, and does exercise every day. They have fabulous food and do an excellent job.
March 31, 2016
I visited this facility
Brandon Woods was a big place and didn’t seem like the place we wanted for Mom. It’s one of the places where you see residents sitting around in the wheelchairs who didn’t seem to get the attention needed. It seemed pretty clean, and the rooms were small but nice. There were a lot of people, and I don’t know if the staff paid attention to everyone.
Provider Response
Thank you so much for your input. Brandon Woods of Alvamar and all of Five Star Senior Living communities offer a variety of activities and programs designed to encourage spiritual, mental and physical well-being of our residents. We strive to deliver quality care to all of our residents and hold our staff only to the highest standards of hospitality and care.
July 14, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff at Brandon Woods was friendly. They apartments were small and access doorways were not ADA, and it should have to be ADA compliant. The food was very good. They have sing-alongs, bingo, outings, and movie nights.
January 29, 2014
I visited this facility
We visited Brandon Woods at Alvamar and we liked it a lot. It was clean and it looked comfortable. The staff were very nice and very forthcoming. The rooms were fine and of comfortable size.
August 10, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
I found Brandon Woods a congenial, well-run place when I stayed there for a month after a serious medical problem. At 65, I was probably the youngest "inmate." I was allowed to use my electric wheelchair, something evidently not permitted at the alternative, Presbyterian Manor, where my father-in-law spent his last days in 1989. The physical and occupational therapists were very good, and nurses took good care of dispensing my many medications. I was impressed by the caring, competent staff, the cleanliness of the place, and the variety of food available. I would have only two problems moving there: the smallness of the rooms (unless bigger ones than mine are available), and the fact that I couldn't take my beloved cats with me.
October 23, 2012
I visited this facility
I visited this facility about twice per week while I had a patient assigned to me by a hospice volunteer service. I was always greeted by the friendly staff when I came in. The rooms are of a decent size and the residents there seem generally happy. I have also volunteered for a dinner that they host for the family of residents. Everyone that worked there and was volunteering for the night seemed to really enjoy Brandon Woods. They were extremely appreciative of all of the people that helped out for the night and provided us with plenty of free food. All of the residents were glad that we were there to help them with their plates and refilling drinks throughout the night. This facility seemed to always have events going on for their residents to participate in, and I think that that is a very important quality that more assisted living places should strive for. It was sad when my patient passed away and was no longer visiting Brandon Woods. I hope I get another patient that is a resident there soon.
June 29, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My grandmother has lived at Brandon Woods for the past 5 years. She moved into the community after she was hospitalized and required more full time care, and constant oxygen to help her general mood and mental facilities. Ever since she moved into Brandon Woods, she has been well taken care of and happier.My grandmother was a very independent woman, living alone for more than two decades. At first, it was hard for her to live in an assisted living facility. However, Brandon Woods has been great for her. When she wishes to be social, she can go and play games and interact with other residents. If she wishes to spend some time alone, she can retire back to her apartment.The staff at Brandon Woods have always been great. They are friendly to interact with, and always help her organize transportation for her appointments. She loves to spend time in the library, and always seems to be in the hair salon.I would recommend Brandon Woods for anyone needing an assisted living facility.
Independent Living Reviews for Brandon Woods at Alvamar
September 26, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Wonderful staff! They interact with all their residents. When Mom's alert button battery gets low, they show up at her room to replace. They check to make sure her door is locked at night. She has so many activities to choose from! I ate several meals with her. All but one were very good! Facility is clean and well maintained. My mom loves it there, and I'm comfortable and pleased.
August 29, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is in Brandon Woods at Alvamar. They're very nice people, and we got into the room just fine. We're very happy. The director helped us find our room, and she was absolutely wonderful. The facility is beautiful, the rooms are very roomy, and the food is fabulous and more than I could eat in a meal. The cost is rather high for what I'm getting, but it seems to me that Lawrence is just a very expensive town.
Memory Care Reviews for Brandon Woods at Alvamar
August 18, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My parents stayed at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. It was just down the street from their house, and the food was good, but the place didn't have a way that they could be together. My father went to the hospital, so they got separated. The staff was insistent about putting my dad in a place where there is a sliding glass door and there are dogs, and they're going to put mom in memory care because they're concerned about her escaping. This place totally wasn't going to be able to meet their needs. They put my mom in memory care and they initially put my dad in independent living, but when he fell and broke his hip, that was going to necessitate assisted living.
They're a very large facility, and they have a lot of different areas. They have skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. I was told that they didn't have an apartment that they could both be in. We did a window visit there. The staff was a mixed bag. Some people were really good, but there were others that I wasn't too happy with. There was an activities director who was pretty good, but she eventually quit.
I sent emails and I asked about the whole situation with my mother's transfer to another place. My son and I got her things, and her room was really dirty. It was my understanding that they were going to transfer her to the other place and my son and I were supposed to move her things. As it turned out, that wasn't the case. I got a surprise call at 7:00 that night asking me if I was going to pick up my mom. Nobody told me that. I was upset that she had been waiting around. I was a little confused because it didn't make sense to me that on one hand, I'm being told I can't go in and visit her because of COVID, but on the other hand it's OK for me to pick her up when I wasn't going to be six feet away from her in the car. I picked her up and she was still in her pajamas, so I drove her over to the other place in her pajamas.
Costs for Brandon Woods at Alvamar
Services and Amenities of Brandon Woods at Alvamar
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3727/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $2423/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $3727/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
- Condos Townhomes
- Housing Extra: Cottages
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Meals Can Be Prepared "Cook To Order"
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Pool
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym, Pub
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
- Pharma
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
Medicare
- Health:
- Overall:
- Quality:
- Staff:
- Medicare Provider Number: 175277
- Ownership Type: For Profit Corporation
- Date Certified: 10/01/2020
General
- Resident Capacity: 411
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: Yes
About Brandon Woods at Alvamar
Brandon Woods at Alvamar offers compassionate senior care in Lawrence, KS. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel secure. Our warm, well-trained staff works closely with our residents to provide the utmost care and comfort. As part of the Five Star corporation, you can be sure that everyone at Brandon Woods at Alvamar shares the Five Star Values, and is committed to a high level of caring in all that they do. Please schedule a visit to see why we are the first choice in senior care in Lawrence, KS.
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