
Brookdale Meridian
Offers Assisted Living
Reviews of Brookdale Meridian
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Meridian
October 10, 2022
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June 23, 2022
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July 16, 2019
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January 04, 2019
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April 30, 2018
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July 17, 2017
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December 29, 2015
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December 10, 2015
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September 07, 2015
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September 07, 2015
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August 31, 2015
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May 13, 2015
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March 17, 2015
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March 02, 2015
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October 05, 2014
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July 13, 2014
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Provider Response
Thank you for your feedback after touring our community. We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, homelike setting to our residents and it is disappointing we did not meet these expectations during your tour. We hope you will contact us arrange for another opportunity to visit with us.
June 15, 2014
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April 05, 2014
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October 25, 2013
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July 24, 2013
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Questions about Brookdale Meridian
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Meridian. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Average age 84 Favorite things our residents like to do are the social/happy hours, birthday parties and games (bingo, cards, etc). Shopping and outings are heavily attended. Daily exercise also is well attended
What programs or activities does Brookdale Meridian offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Variety of physical and mental exercises every morning, My life story, Don’s Old Time Radios, Pet visits, Travelogue, Movie nights, spa day (manicures), Men’s coffee hour, Ladie’s Tea Time, Religious services and small groups, Tech Time (Ipad games, assistance with electronic communication), musical entertainment, Game night, Bingo, Jewelry Shows, Resident counsel, Painting (Wine & Canvas nights, acrylic painting workshops, etc), cooking demos, Sporting tailgates, Book club, Haslett elementary school (partnership with 4th grade-special events & holidays).
What places are near Brookdale Meridian or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Michigan State University, Impressions 5 Musuem, MI capital, MSU Art Museum, MI historical Museum & History Center, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, Meridian Mall, Burgdorf’s Winery, Lake Lansing Park, Beal Botanical Gardens, Grand River-boat tours, MSU Art Fair, Williamston Red Cedar Festival, Abrams Planetarium, Meridian Twp/Lansing River Trails, MSU Butterfly house, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Nature Centers, Meridian Historical Village, MI Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, Potter Park Zoo, African World Museum & Resource Center, Nokomis Native American Learning Center,Wharton Center, Cooley Law School Stadium-Lansing Lugnuts Baseball, Ellison Brewery, Eagle Eye Golf Club, MSU Sports: Football, baseball, basketball, hockey, etc.
What transportation services does Brookdale Meridian offer to assisted living residents?
We offer a community vehicle with lift for wheelchairs for community scheduled activities. We can arrange for Spectram, CATA, 3rd party private transportation (Ambu-cab, Mercy) for personal activities
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Meridian exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Pete our Dining director has been a chef with the Brookdale for over a decade and meets with residents each week to discuss the menu. It’s prepared fresh and we incorporate special requests like family recipes within 72 hours of their request. Example Menu: Sesame Chicken on a bed of white rice, pot stickers, steamed broccoli, cheese filled bread, sesame salad and chocolate pudding pie for dessert
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Meridian offer to assisted living residents?
Meridian Assisted Living is not a secure community, however each resident receives 2 hour night checks and all doors are locked after 8pm. complete background and drug testing prior to hire and extensive new hire training program with continued monthly training and annual re-certification. State Licensed and deficiency free for over 6 years!
How does Brookdale Meridian keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Monthly family call program, Facebook/email updates, care conferences
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Meridian during daytime and nighttime hours?
We staff above safety standards. we must provide an adequate and sufficient number of staff to full meet the residents needs at all times. This is why we staff based on acuity (need)
If Brookdale Meridian accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Yes, both. No charge unless we are providing care. They are free to move throughout the community escorted. Sidewalks and surrounded by protected wetlands that provide scenic areas to exercise your pets.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Monthly training and annual re-certification to remain on the schedule
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Meridian provide to protect residents who wander?
When a resident requires this type of care a smooth transition to our Memory Care on the same campus is made
Costs for Brookdale Meridian
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Meridian
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3605/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: Yes
- 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
- Features Extra: Media Center
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
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 72
- Staff Patient Ratio: 10 To 1
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Personal Care Assistants
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: HFA
About Brookdale Meridian
Brookdale Meridian 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
At Brookdale we offer personalized assisted living in which we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident the freedom and opportunity to make choices that fit their lifestyle transitions. Our residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.
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