The gentleman who toured us around Brookdale Overland Park 119th was very good. We saw a lot of activities happening. People seemed to really be happy and busy there. The apartments were pretty standard, but they had in-unit laundry there (that made my mom happy).
The place was good. We saw people working on puzzles, and we saw the end of an exercise class. Their dining area was very nice, but we did not try the food. Everything was in good shape. We were impressed. Everybody seemed very nice and happy to be working there. A lot of people had worked there a long time, which is always a good sign.
Brookdale Overland Park 119th
Offers Independent Living
21 Reviews
6101 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Overland Park 119th
Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Overland Park 119th
August 30, 2021
I visited this facility
August 04, 2021
I visited this facility
We considered moving to Brookdale Overland Park 119th. Everything in the main building was independent living. They had two dining rooms and three meals a day. It was three floors and every apartment either had a balcony, or the ground floor had a little yard, and many of them were fenced in, which was interesting to us because we have a dog. We just looked at the two-bedroom, two-bath units. All of the units, even though you had dining, had full kitchens in them. It had a stove, refrigerator, and microwave. It had everything.
The staff that we worked with was very, very pleasant, very nice, very knowledgeable, and worked very well. She gave us a very nice tour. They also have a swimming pool. We were there in October and the pool was still open. They keep it open as long as the weather is permitting. During the tour, we were not offered any food. They had a lot of common areas where people could congregate together, a nice library, a great craft room, and a pub where you could get a cocktail in there, and you could get sandwiches. It had a lot to it. It was very pleasant.
April 06, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
I'm staying at Brookdale Overland Park. Not including the finances, this place is a five all the way. Financially, I told them social security is my only income, and they said they can work with that. I think there's no way we can work with that though because they wanted almost $2,250 a month for me to live here, and I don't make that kind of social security, and I've worked forever. One thing that they asked me at another facility I've visited was, "Have you tried to qualify for Veterans' benefits?" My husband, who's dead now, was a veteran, and I think I should have known about that benefit, but nobody said I could here. They mention that in the other place but they never brought that up here. Only the pricing is the drawback here, unless I can figure out some way to get a job at 80-years-old, but not many people would want to jump into that.
They have everything here though. They have entertainment, fantastic food, a nice gym, art lessons, and all kinds of social gatherings. They go to Walmart once a month in a bus and they also provide you rides on Tuesdays and Thursdays for doctors' appointments. I don't need that kind of stuff though because I drive. I have my own car. I pay a little extra to have covered parking for my car, I think it's $30-40 a month.
My biggest problem is the price. They told me they would not exceed what I could afford. They said their price is just about right, but for me it's way overpriced. It's a beautiful place though.
October 02, 2020
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale Overland Park 119th physically. It's very nice. The rooms were very nice. They're spacious, and well equipped. They have a little patio or a balcony; they're very, very nice. They offered carports. They got a nice big enough campus space for walking around or to take the pets and let them run around. They pretty much covered all the bases. They're close to a hospital, they're close to shopping, it's definitely one of the nicer ones.
I have seen their menus and so on, and they looked very nice. Now with COVID, they have a lot more prepackaged items versus home-made. The staff was awesome; they're helpful. Because of the COVID thing, they would go around daily, and offer snacks to the residents, which I'm sure also helps to make sure the people are up and around, and answering their door. They have a good activity menu. They have other good amenities like a salon, and things like that. I really like Brookdale. It's just too far away from my mom.
June 18, 2019
I am/was a resident of this facility
I have been living here at Brookdale Overland Park 119th for two years now, and it's good. They offer a lot of things that you can either take advantage or not. When my husband passed, it was going to be hard to keep up with the rent payment, but they adjusted that for me which I'm very happy with. The staff is very courteous, helpful, and supportive. I have no complaints at all. They're all excellent people. They have two main dining rooms and a pub. You can pretty much eat wherever you want. The food is good, very appetizing, well-balanced, and they have three choices every day. They have walking groups, painting groups, puzzle groups, bingo, domino, Wii bowling, and several discussion groups about different hobbies. You can pretty much stay busy any way you want to.
June 20, 2018
I visited this facility
I enjoyed my tour at Brookdale Overland Park 119th. I had a very good lunch there. I didn't feel that their clientele was that much older than me. They're more active and probably in their 80s. However, it was an older building, and their apartments were dated compared to others and not as open. All in all, my opinion of Brookdale is probably 5. It is way up on my top of my list. They have called me several times to check on me and see what I think about it. Actually, they had a Memorial Day picnic that I got invited to. Their meal schedule is more open.
January 07, 2017
I visited this facility
We have visited Brookdale (Brookdale Overland Park 119th). We really like it. It's probably our first choice. They have tours, shopping, and eating out. It has a very nice homey atmosphere. It's a vibrant community. The residents seem very comfortable. There are lots of friendships and relationships.
February 23, 2016
I visited this facility
I wasn’t there that long at Brookdale. We walked around and looked at everything they had, including two apartments which were nice but too small. I would have to get rid of a lot of furniture, and I don’t want to do that. The staff was very good and tried to help, but I can’t afford a lot, and in both places that we looked, they wanted an extra fee for the second person.
December 21, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff at Brookdale Overland Park 119th are very friendly people. I thought that their living and restaurant facilities were nice. The facility is clean. The rooms were new and kept up, clean, and nice. They have Bible study groups, church services, bridge groups, poker groups, pool, book studies, and other things.
November 29, 2015
I visited this facility
The people at Brookdale were very helpful and very nice. The rooms were nice, too. They had one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms that were big enough.
November 09, 2015
I visited this facility
I saw Brookdale. I thought it would be very confusing for my parents because there are too many floors and elevators, and trying to find their way around would be difficult for my parents. It was too confusing to have different things on different floors. The apartments were really nice. I actually like their apartments the best compared to other places I visited. They were properly sized for two people. The staff who assisted me was really nice, too. However, while I was waiting in the main room, the weekend staff there was not friendly. I didn't like them because I thought they were a little disrespectful with attitudes toward the residents. They weren't friendly toward me when I said hello and didn't even smile. They just walked past me and didn't make any effort to introduce themselves or say hi. It was a nice place, but they had too many buildings, and there were a couple of things that I did not think would fit for my mom and dad.
May 29, 2015
I visited this facility
We are considering Brookdale Overland Park 119th (Formerly Brookdale Place Overland Park), but it's a little bit out of our price range right now. It's a nice, clean, warm, and friendly community. My mom enjoyed her visit there. The meal was great. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and they did a nice job.
February 16, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale was excellent. It was a large area that had different levels of care. They have a place to eat, and they furnish transportation to grocery stores and doctors’ appointments. There was a studio apartment available on the ground floor that had a little yard out in front; the fence surrounded it which would have been perfect for my little dog. The staff was excellent, and the rooms were fantastic. They had a place for the band to come in, and there was a place for games. They also have a store there so you could get stuff as you need it. It would've been ideal. It was just really nice.
November 15, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother lives in Brookdale Overland Park. It is lovely. It has a pool. It has everything you could want including all your meals -- if you like meals without seasoning that is. They have to please everybody, so there is no seasoning. My mother's apartment is small, but it is more than adequate for one person. They have all kinds of things for senior citizens to do there. You never have to leave the place if you don't want to. My mother has a one-bedroom -- I believe you can also have two bedrooms. Her room has a balcony, a full service kitchen, a nice bathroom, bedroom, and living room. My mother didn't participate in anything. She didn't even go to meals. I supply all her foods. She's 97, but she still drives. She goes to my house, and she goes and do her shopping. I provide all her food. She likes her food with spice. I believe they have bingo, cards, and knitting, but she does nothing.
The staff is fine from what I can see. They do what they do. They are nice. I have no complains and neither does my mother. They provide laundry for bedding once a week and cleaning for the apartment every two weeks. Then again, my mother doesn't have them do anything, but it's there if you want it. However, it will be nice if they come in to clean. That's the reason why my mother stops them. They didn't clean the way she wanted it done: thoroughly. The meals, I have eaten there, and I go "Yuck!" but they have to please so many people. So they are not going to cook Indonesian or Thai or the stuff that I cook that my mother is used to. It is too spicy and too different. It will be nice if they provide a little seasoning to make it taste good.
October 07, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
I have been in Brookdale Place Overland Park for six years. It has been a very good experience, and there are lots of activities. The only problem for us right now is that it is not assisted living although there are quite a few people here who use some extra services that could be assisted living. The surroundings are good and the location is in a very good place as far as the outside things to do; doctors, hospitals, and a lot of things very close. The facility itself has been remodeled in the last two years. There is a very friendly, warm environment from the people who live here. It is a very, very pleasant experience for my husband and I. We've made lots of friends, and I find that the people here are very accommodating, and they want to help you as they can.
June 17, 2014
I visited this facility
Brookdale was a beautiful facility, and it offered a lot to whoever's going to move in there. They had casual and formal dining rooms. They had a lounge and a pool, which could be shared with the families. The place was very clean. I liked all the apartments. They were all beautiful and spacious. I thought they had a lot of room compared to the other places that I had looked at. The people there were very friendly. When the time comes, that's definitely one that I would show my mom to look at. They had a activity area where you could go in and play cards. They also had a library and video checkout area. I saw people playing in there. In the bar, they could convert the tables for people who wanted to play poker or bridge and stuff like that.
May 20, 2014
I visited this facility
I was familiar with Brookdale Place Overland Park because I used to live in that area few years ago, and I have friends from church who live there. It's a fine facility. The only reason that I didn’t get to choose them is because my daughter is moving to Shawnee and she wants me to live closer to her, but I love this place. I used to visit my friends there. The rooms are very good. I like its layout. They have a lot of activities, and the food is good. I would recommend this facility because I think it's very good.
December 31, 2013
I visited this facility
We've chosen Brookdale and we just need to sell our house. I's very nice and had a recent renovation. The staff was wonderful and the residents were very warm and gracious. We saw a wide selection of dishes in the menu and the setting doesn't look institutional but very upscale.
September 26, 2013
I visited this facility
Out of the several places were visited, Brookdale Place was one of the places we enjoyed the most. The staff were phenomenal. They were very knowledgeable, very open to my parents, and very happy. They introduced them to another couple who they spent dinner with. They have just a lot to offer. They were very helpful in helping us who to contact about VA benefits and we are just hoping that the benefits can be approved so that they can move in. The rooms were very much like just apartment. Everybody has their own patio where they can do their gardening. They have their own kitchenette. They have a cord by their bed and if the resident does not respond by pulling the cord by 10 o'clock in the morning, they will send somebody to check on them. The food is very good and they provide two meals a day. They have three different dining rooms and one is open 24 hours a day. While we were there, they had a jazz concert and dancing. They also offer transportation if they want it. They also offer church services, they have a barber shop, and a salon.
August 19, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
My husband and I used to stay at Grand Court Overland Park for a little less than a year. The living environment was really good and homey. We had a very nice apartment with one bedroom and a back porch that led out into the hall way which was very nice. It had a lot of upscale people as it was in the upscale area. The staff was good. The food was excellent. I would still be there, if I could afford it, but couldn't afford it. I just think they need to address on the dining room situation because they had two separate dining rooms. If you went in and you sat down at an empty spot and it was somebody else's place, they'll tell you to move and that's against the policy rule but there's nothing they could do about it because these people had money. Also, every floor had a laundry but it was a hassle. I would recommend it to others, but don't be thinned skinned when you went into the dining room
July 11, 2013
I visited this facility
We visited Brookdale Place Overland Park and it was very upscale. The facility was clean, excellent and they had a lot of fun stuff to do. The rooms were clean, very bright and had everything that they needed. The dining room was fine. It was a really nice place but it was a little out of our price range.
Questions about Brookdale Overland Park 119th
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Brookdale Overland Park 119th. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Mid 60s and up. This is a vivacious community with a wide variety of activities for residents to enjoy. Some of the favorites are B-fit exercise programming, happy hour, card groups, entertainment, outings, parties and religious services.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Conveniently located to a wide variety of shopping venues as well as doctors' offices and other healthcare professionals.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Brookdale Overland Park 119th has organized?
Frequent outings are available. Theatre trips - both movies and plays, local restaurants, libraries, museums, sporting venues, etc
What transportation services does Brookdale Overland Park 119th offer to independent living residents?
Scheduled transportation is available.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Overland Park 119th exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
With three unique dining areas, Brookdale Overland Park 119th goes above and beyond to meet the dining needs of residents. The community has an active food chat group with the dining services manager to ensure menus cater to residents' likes and tastes. The food is a major plus at this community.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Pub, library, wine and beer club, outdoor swimming pool, several well maintained courtyards, 3 hole golf greens, community garden, veterans honor area, private dining room and many other areas to enjoy
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Overland Park 119th offer to independent living residents?
24/7 front desk concierge available. Pendant system available to residents for emergency needs.
Does Brookdale Overland Park 119th work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Personalized living is available for residents that many have healthcare needs or domestic assistance needs. Please discuss this need with the sales team.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Overland Park 119th
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- General Store
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
- Pool
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym, W/D In Residence
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
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- 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
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: All Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
About Brookdale Overland Park 119th
Brookdale Overland Park 119th 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.
Our Optimum Life® and Celebrations programs provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches 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, with fresh meals prepared by chefs trained in our own Culinary Arts Institute, and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program. These activities fill the monthly calendar with themed experiences, special events and group activities highlighting different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
What Makes Us Special
Located on the corner of 119th and Lamar. Just south of the Sprint Campus and east of Menorah Medical. We are walking distance from the Town Center shopping and we transport our residents frequently to local shopping and restaurants. We also have fenced yards on the first floor perfect for residents with puppys. We are a rental community that also has a full continuum of care partnering with Brookdale Overland Park which offers assisted living, memory care and full skilled nursing.
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