My mother stayed at Brookdale Topeka. She wasn't there very long because she passed away. I was very impressed with it, and I would choose it again. She was only there for a week. I was impressed with the people, and for the time she was there, the communication was very good. They were in touch often to tell me what was going on. They even had a Zoom meeting.
Brookdale Topeka
Offers Memory Care
14 Reviews
5800 SW Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Topeka
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Topeka
March 04, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
October 05, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I chose Brookdale Topeka for my momma. I went out there first, I talked to a few people, and they seemed nice and caring. They've taken great care for her. They tell me that they've been in there every day, there's a nurse that sees her every day, and a doctor that sees her once a week. I'm very happy with what's going on. I like the food there; it smells great outside.
July 21, 2019
I visited this facility
We went to Brookdale Topeka. The salesperson was very nice, continues to get back with me to see how things are going, and very concerned and caring. The only problem I had was there was smell of urine mainly in the entryway onto the furniture and the floor. The rooms looked fine. They have a bus to take them out on outings.
February 19, 2018
I visited this facility
Brookdale Topeka is in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Their building was nice and in good repair. They have an enclosed courtyard, which is the main thing I was impressed with. The residents could be outside when the weather is now. However, you have to provide furniture in the room, like their beds and their dressers and so forth, which I thought was a little different. The brief time I was there, the staff members all seemed friendly, nice, and helpful.
September 07, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale Topeka was small and had a homey environment. The staff was very personable. I liked it a lot.
February 09, 2017
I am/was a resident of this facility
My wife has been in Brookdale Topeka for three months now. It is a wonderful place with wonderful caretakers. They are well staffed and have a great chef; the food is exceptional. There are three different hallways of rooms. I think they have four shared rooms and the rest of them are private rooms. They are at least three sitting areas and TVs scattered throughout the place. They have daily activities in the morning and in the afternoon. Every morning they do a 45-minute sitting exercise program which they follow with snacks and drinks. Then they have a sing-a-long or a video game, like The Price is Right or Family Feud, and everybody participates. In the afternoon, they have crafts and more snacks and drinks. In the evening, they usually show a movie, have a Q&A session, or trivia.
October 21, 2016
I visited this facility
The care at Brookdale Topeka appeared to be fine, but we wanted our parents to be together in one room and this place would not be able to provide that. The people we met were excellent. The dining area was fine, and the layout was very good, but I did not like the room. Their rationale was that they didn't want their residents to stay in the bedroom and wanted them to participate in the activities instead, which was a nice reason.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Topeka seemed like a good place with excellent people. It seemed like the people were being well taken care of. They were providing OK entertainment the day we visited with a musical program, and other activities going on. It is five minutes away from where we live. Everybody was very pleasant to everybody else, and it’s pretty well maintained.
March 31, 2016
I visited this facility
We really liked Brookdale. It was top notch. It’s just that it was not as convenient for the rest of us, but it was very well-maintained, and the staff was very good. That is one place I wish we could have put mom in. They had activities going on all day long. They were just really good there.
December 30, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale Topeka. It was very good. It was bit expensive, but it seemed to fit what I needed for my father. The rooms looked good, and they had it modified for the individual. I was impressed with the activities. They had activities that seemed to be usable for my father. The staff seemed friendly and positive.
October 19, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
My father was in Brookdale Topeka's care until his death 8 days ago. If I could build a building and hand pick the people who would care for my father, it would be EXACTLY like Brookdale Topeka. The people genuinely care about their "family" of residents. And, it is a family! The communication is outstanding and the facility is always clean. There is such a positive feeling when you walk in the door. They got to know my father and loved him even when he was difficult. I am so grateful for their care and compassion. They allowed me to be his daughter. They took care of the rest. It is hard to say goodbye to my Brookdale family!
June 23, 2015
I visited this facility
Clare Bridge was very expensive. The people were very friendly and very warm. There were no problems with them. They showed me the listing of everything that they had, and I could tell that they kept the people busy, which was nice.
December 11, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The caregivers are thoughtful, caring, and professional.
July 19, 2011
I visited this facility
This is a beautiful facility operated by the large management company Brookdale. It is focused specifically on memory care, so it is a secure facility. While the building is a few years old now, it was very clean and well-maintained. I actually arrived this morning just as a truck full of furniture was pulling into the driveway. My guide explained that the facility was being remodelled so all of the furniture would be replaced.
Despite several temporarily empty common areas, the facility felt small and homey. It had three separate, enclosed courtyard areas where residents were encouraged to garden, paint, and barbecue, as well as sit on the sun porch and read.
Indoors, in an effort to encourage "daily moments of success" the managers have set up a number of task-specific activity stations which they say allows residents with memory issues to feel accomplished. Some of these include a dishwashing station, laundry folding, a carpentry workbench area (without dangerous tools), and a sewing machine (without a needle).
I would heartily recommend this facility to residents with memory care needs. However, I'm unsure that this facility would be well-equipped to accommodate my grandfather who has no memory problems. While the care would be impeccable for his wife, I'm afraid he would find himself frustrated without some friends and neighbours who did not suffer from Alzheimer's or Dementia.
Questions about Brookdale Topeka
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Brookdale is proud of our ongoing training required by associates on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
At minimum, we staff according to state regulations. Due to our unique care rate system, staffing ratios will increase as care needs increase.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Topeka offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Brookdale West County's Clare Bridge neighborhood utilizes residents' histories to incorporate interest, hobbies and past lifestyles into their daily paths. Our Clare Bridge program director ensures their day is full of appropriately stimulating activities in both small group and indivdual settings.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our nurses and care associates know the residents well and will assessments up to date frequently.
How does Brookdale Topeka keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We have dedicated associates specifically working in our memory care neighborhood under the guidance of the leadership team. The leadership team will communicate with families regularly regarding their loved ones' health, most of this communication coming from the health and wellness coordinator.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Topeka. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
This community is located in a lovely, quiet residential area. Low traffic with mature trees and green space.
Is Brookdale Topeka affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
no
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Topeka
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Garden And Patio
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
General
- Minimum Age: 65
About Brookdale Topeka
At Brookdale Topeka we know that memory losses due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are progressive and residents' needs are continually changing. That's why we provide balance in our residents' capabilities, personalities, and preferences to create daily routines that enhance their spirits and increase their sense of purpose. We believe the amount of satisfaction our Alzheimer's and dementia care residents receive from the tasks that fill their days goes a long way to maintaining their sense of purpose and overall satisfaction with life. An integral part of this is our promise to encourage each resident to find Daily Moments of Success. To help our residents achieve these moments, our associates receive the tools and training needed in such key areas as specialized dining and the ongoing monitoring of healthcare and behavioral needs, to name a few.
We provide Alzheimer's and dementia care residents with the lifestyle, housing, and services they need in comfortable surroundings combined with the amenities, programs, and care to help stimulate recognition, recall, and wellness in a safe environment. Through years of caring for individuals with dementia, our professional care staff has learned to create optimal surroundings and approaches to care. Familiar environments that our residents have enjoyed throughout their lives are recreated to help them feel reassured and comfortable. The Alzheimer's and dementia care programs at Clare Bridge of Topeka are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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