Brookdale is perfect for my mom. She receives excellent care, the facility is clean and very inviting, and the staff is always very helpful and show great concern for my mom’s well being
2540 Beene Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111
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Reviews of Brookdale Bossier City
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Bossier City
March 21, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
January 05, 2017
I visited this facility
We took my mom to Brookdale Bossier City, which is near where my mother, sister-in-law, and brother are, so we thought that would probably be the best. Of the places we visited, it was the most likely to encourage interaction of residents. They had little neighborhoods where you have several immediate neighbors and all the doors were facing each other and a sitting area. These little areas were interspersed throughout the hallways, both upstairs and downstairs, so I thought it was conducive to decreasing that isolation people have a lot of the time. I liked the tour guide because she was so personable with the potential residents and not condescending. Brookdale Bossier City would have been my mother's choice and our choice. It made the other communities that we looked at look considerably less desirable.
January 12, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad is at Horizon Bay, and I like that they have a good nursing staff that is more extensive than some of the others in the Bossier area. It is closest to my home, so it is convenient for me. I like the medical staff they have; basically they have 24/7 care. The staff is caring, and the patients come first; they would stop whatever they’re doing to help. They’re doing a good job with him.
They are in excellent care grounds that are well-cared for, plain, and attractive, and it’s a nice looking place in general.
We’ve eaten with him a couple of times, and I think it’s satisfactory. They tell me that if there is food that he either shouldn’t have -- which we do have that situation -- or doesn’t like, he can request something they have, and he is learning to do that.
He really likes dominos, and he is finding people to play dominos with. Today when I took him back from his doctor’s appointment, they were setting up to play some kind of bean bag baseball. He was all excited to see the headman in rehab, and he jumped in and played with them. He is getting adjusted. We have had our days of adjustment that he was overly shy or would not put forth the effort, but he realizes if he is going to enjoy it, he has to put forth some effort also. He is coming around to it, and I already have recommended the facility.
July 31, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad moved to Horizon Bay last April. It is a beautiful place with nice people and availability, and it is close to my sister. Their apartments are nice and spacious and they also have a common area that's real elegant. They just remodeled the dining room, so it's very elegant. The menu is placed in a leather bound book and set on the table. I'd love to be able to eat three meals a day there. He is happy, healthy, and the food is great. The staff is just phenomenal. They had Bingo, baseball, bean bags, and dominos. It's just an amazing place and I never expected to find something that nice.
November 21, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother has been in Horizon Bay since August. It's a good, clean place. For the most part, the staff is all very good. The accommodations are good. The security is round the clock. They do have bingo and I know she does that once in a while. The thing is that you'd have to have a calendar in her hand all the time to tell her what is going on at any given time. The staff really doesn't do that so once in a while my wife will call down there and tell them. She'll know that they've got something going on and she'll tell them to check with her and see if she wants to go do that.
If they're going to leave the memory care area, they have to be escorted by one of the caregivers. Her memory is not that great and if she gets halfway down the hallway, she won't remember where she's heading.
October 09, 2013
I visited this facility
Horizon Bay is really close to my house. When we had a visit there, the first person we talked to didn't really know a lot because it wasn't her job, she was just filling in and that turned my father off. We did a second visit and the lady who toured us was very knowledgeable. The rooms were really very nice. The only thing I could say about this place is that it's a little bit outdated.
September 26, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
My husband and I moved to Horizon Bay three months ago and the community is great. Everything is very convenient for you here. The staff is very pleasant. We have a little bus that takes people to their doctor's appointments, to the restaurants, and shopping. That bus comes in handy for those residents who do not drive or do not have a family close by. They have a lot of activities going on everyday like bingo, little exercise classes, and Yoga. They also celebrate birthday parties. They have some outside person come in, such as singers to entertain. Most people here are very friendly. We have a two-bedroom apartment with a living room, a kitchenette, and a pretty good-sized bathroom. We are really pleased with this facility and I am just enjoying it. They have a nice little dining area, but I do hear a lot of complaints about the food and I hate to put them down for anything because I really do like it in here and I have no plans to leave here. I feel a little bad for the people who don't have a choice in regards to their food.
August 27, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
My son lives here in Bossier City and found Horizon Bay for us. We were initially looking for a place for my husband, but this facility made it possible that I can stay and live with him. We moved in about the 12th of June. We are pleased with this facility. We have three meals a day. Food is not restaurant-quality but we are surviving. What I like best about this facility is its location. It is just is outstanding for us. It is just nearer everything that we need. It is also close to where my son lives.
July 30, 2013
I visited this facility
The staff at Horizon Bay were friendly. I liked their menu choices, the availability of food anytime and it could be brought to the room if they were not feeling well. They had a little exercise room but I did not see a lot of area where they could walk outside. It was not really a concern to us because our mom was not an outside person. I also liked that everybody looked clean.
October 25, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I became familiar with Horizon Bay in Bossier City when my mother and my aunt were looking for an assisted living facility for my grandmother to stay at when it became clear it was just too dangerous for her to live at home alone. Located on Beene Boulevard, Horizon Bay is convenient to Willis Knighton, a hospital in Bossier City, and is also a quick, easy drive via the 220 from Shreveport, which is where my mother and my sister live. The staff at Horizon Bay are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They seemed to view potential problems as opportunities and always rose to the occasion no matter how busy they were. Everyone I met there was very friendly and very eager to help in any way they could.Horizon Bay always seemed very cheerful, they often had live performers playing music for the residents gathered in the lounge area and my Grandmother made a few friends while she was there. It seemed that most of the residents spent very little time in their apartments, every time I was there I saw lots of them drinking coffee, chatting, playing cards and enjoying other activities. There were also off-site activities for the residents who were able to go shopping and go to the casinos and such and Horizon Bay even provides transportation to and from these outings. I was absolutely sure my Grandmother would gripe about the food, and she did, but not nearly as much as I thought she would. The dietician and the rest of the kitchen staff seem to understand how important food is to older people and they really went out of their way to provide very personalized, delicious, healthy meals and snacks. They found out that my Grandmother liked corn bread and buttermilk and made sure she was offered a snack of the same every day. That extra effort really meant a lot. I'm grateful to all the folks at Horizon Bay for working so hard to make my Grandmother so comfortable and taking such good care of her, they really did a great job.
July 11, 2012
I visited this facility
The staff at Horizon Bay was very nice, and the residents of the place seemed to happy in one of their gatherings that I observed. The woman that I interviewed at Horizon Bay herself was very pleased with the community but was a little skeptical about some of the cleaning offered by the place. She let me know that she often cleans the place herself. However, I was also told that they have game nights and various local entertainment acts that keep them busy throughout the week. The interior of the rooms at Horizon Bay were simple but seemed to be very sufficient for the resident there. Apparently, they also allow residents to take short walks around the facility which is helpful in maintaining the health of these individuals. Overall, I was very pleased with Horizon Bay and would recommend it to other individuals who are also planning on moving into assisted living facilities.
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Bossier City
March 21, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
This is the most amazing place for my mom. She has some really great new friends. She loves all the Clare Bridge programs and activities. When my moms friends come to visit her, they say she has a busier life than they do. They have the best and most caring employees not only in the memory care but the entire staff at Brookdale Bossier. This wonderful place has helped me also to not feel guilty about placing my mom in a facility. We are forever grateful to the entire staff.
Questions about Brookdale Bossier City
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Initial foundational training, monthly in-services designed for dementia care.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Bossier City. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The overall population is approximately 70% women and 30% men. The average age is around 85. Beanbag Baseball and Bingo
What programs or activities does Brookdale Bossier City offer to enrich residents' well-being?
BeFit, musical programs, trivia, card games and board games, puzzles, Fashion shows, Bible Study, Brainfit
What places are near Brookdale Bossier City or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Since there is a busy street around our campus, it would difficult to walk anywhere. However, it is a easy drive to target, best buy, many restaurants, nail salons and massage spas
What transportation services does Brookdale Bossier City offer to assisted living residents?
We have a bus which takes residents shopping, to doctor visits, out to eat, to movies, plays, etc.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Bossier City exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our chef Cedric has been with us for over 10 years. His cooking is exceptional and he aims to please. A variety of home style foods, rich desserts, and healthy entrees
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Bossier City offer to assisted living residents?
Doors are secured except for the front door because there is someone at the front desk until 8:00PM. Staff makes rounds continuously
How does Brookdale Bossier City keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Phone, emails, faxes and mail outs.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Bossier City during daytime and nighttime hours?
Depending on the census, however, there is always two care partners in AL and two in MC
If Brookdale Bossier City accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept dogs or cats. There is a walking path around the building and a vacant piece of property in back of the building
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
There are initial foundation courses and then monthly classes on various topics. There is also OSHA in-services and safety in-services
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Staffers are scheduled based on the needs of the residents. We always have at least 2 associates on campus at all times.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Bossier City provide to protect residents who wander?
Residents in AL come and go as they please. There is not a locked unit except for MC. However, residents are monitored by staff daily.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Bossier City offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Our Memory Care has official programming 7 days a week with B-fit, bingo, trivia, beanbag baseball, pet therapy, outings, musical programs
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our Heath and Wellness Director and Health and Wellness Coordinator perform an assessment before move in. Assessments are also done when a noticeable change in condition occurs and at least quarterly.
What techniques does Brookdale Bossier City use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Encouragement, hand over hand, and hand under hand
How does Brookdale Bossier City keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Families review the residents care plan, our nurses communicate in person, by phone, and by Email depending upon what the family member wants.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Bossier City. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
There are many residential neighborhoods around us, across the street are businesses and restaurants
Is Brookdale Bossier City affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are not affiliated with a hospital, however, we are just a few blocks from a major hospital
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Bossier City
Licenses
- State Licenses: 13578
About Brookdale Bossier City
Brookdale Bossier City 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. Brookdale Living's Bossier City, LA 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 independent and assisted living services, amenities, and opportunities we offer. And, the residents at Brookdale Bossier City can rest assured that as their needs change, we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
Optimum Life® and Celebrations provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of the residents of this independent and assisted living community, 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®, the mission of Horizon Bay - Bossier City is to encourage our independent and assisted living residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar at Brookdale Living's Bossier City, LA community with themed experiences, special events, and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
Our Clare Bridge Place program serves those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Each day, we promise to work to deliver Daily Moments of Success for each resident. The Clare Bridge Daily Path provides structure and activities each day designed to meet specific needs of those with dementia, while the Clare Bridge Dining Program, designed by a gerontologist and registered dietitian, helps residents in need of Alzheimer's care retain the ability to enjoy and master the daily dining experience.
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