Brookdale Sparks was good. I saw two staff members in the office. One greeted me and I talked to her a little bit while I was waiting for the person who was going to show me around. She was very friendly, nice, and accommodating. The tour person was also very friendly and accommodating. They had a good appearance for the community. They're not huge, but it was OK. They had some exercise machines, a library, and a nice dining area that looked like they had good food. I saw people who were seated in their dining room eating their meals. I would say they're a nice community with nice rooms. The building looked very attractive, very spacious in the foyer, and had some sofas around for people. The rooms were pretty much the same size.
1900 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
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Reviews of Brookdale Sparks
Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Sparks
November 27, 2018
I visited this facility
March 29, 2018
I visited this facility
It was clear that Brookdale Sparks was not designed for seniors. They had very small outdoor patios and very narrow doorways in some places. It was very poor and very outdated. They have very few amenities and very little common spaces. Their dining room was really just a chunk of the lobby. Their activities room and their activity schedule were very poor. They even had a smoking area, which is crazy. I don't know why you have smoking in the building for seniors with oxygen. Their rooms were very small and did not match with a seniors' needs. There was no accommodation really made for people's wheelchairs or walkers in their apartments. Their menus were very limited and did not have a lot of fresh foods or vegetables. There was not a lot of flexibility either.
Provider Response
We apologize that your tour of Brookdale Sparks did not meet all of your expectations. Please be assured our staff is continuously committed to providing the highest-quality service and care for each resident and we will share your feedback with our management team.
October 31, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale Sparks seemed to have a more open attitude, more fun things, and entertainment. They're a much smaller community, which was nice. The staff was very nice. Everybody was always very happy and friendly and willing to talk to you. Even the chef came out and talked to us when we were eating. They had a lot more people out and about. The food was very good. There were a lot of staff members. They're always around and right there for you. The place was fun. I liked it the best.
February 26, 2017
I visited this facility
We checked out the independent living section of Brookdale, and we enjoyed their facilities. This was probably the one we'll go for. The price range was very nice.
November 01, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Sparks's staff was probably the nicest people that we ran into. The building is 35 years old, but it was in fairly good condition. There was a lady who gave us permission to see her apartment, and it was probably the biggest one we saw, but then again it's close to $4000, and they add on for this and for that. They had an open dining room where you can go in and eat anytime. The rooms were on the outside of the building, and there were little areas where you can sit and read or watch TV.
January 27, 2016
I visited this facility
We went to Brookdale Sparks. We were very impressed with the facility and the people. We tried the meal and it was very tasty.
January 15, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We already placed my dad in Brookdale Sparks. It’s small, has a great reputation, and is in a good location for my mother to go and visit my dad. The staff is fantastic. They give us updates; if we’re not calling them, they’re calling us, whether it’s positive or negative. I can’t say enough about them. He really likes the food, so he thinks it’s great. They have activities all of the time, like a walking club, daily exercise, and people that come in to entertain. For Christmas, they had several things going on, like a brunch, some kids came in and sang music, and another group of adults came in that did Christmas caroling, so it was really nice.
December 21, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We moved my mom to Brookdale Sparks. We are very happy with the accommodation that she has. We chose it because it is affordable for her. It is expensive, but she is able to get a nice room with a nice view and all of that for an amount that she can afford, so that is a big part of it. We also like the fact that it is smaller. It is an independent living community. We also like that they serve meals 24 hours a day, so if she is to miss a meal for some reason or another, she will be able to go down and eat anytime of the day. We like that feature about it, and it is working out very nicely for her so far. It is nice and clean. The people are very friendly. It is pretty good. It lives up to what they tell us going to happen, and she is comfortable there, which is good.
October 15, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Sparks was beautiful, but I didn't feel as warm and fuzzy there. I didn't have a really good feeling. The room and the dining area were all beautiful, but I wouldn't say they were any better than my mom's room where she is. I can't complain about the food; it was tasty. They were not as accommodating or friendly, but were like hands off type of people. They ask you what you needed, but there wasn’t a lot of like "can we help you or can we do anything for you" type of atmosphere. It wasn't anything like that. I know they had Bingo because they showed us the Bingo room. They told us that they had weekly and daily activities and some exercise programs, and they take them to their doctors.
September 07, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Vista (Formerly Wynwood of Sparks) was nice. They were very friendly, they showed us around, and it looked like they had a good meal program. They invited us to have a meal, but we passed on that. They just gave my friend a pie to take home. They had an exercise activity and various games during the day for the people that live there to participate in. The staff was very good and very helpful, and I enjoyed talking with them. As for the rooms, they seemed to be a little crowded for us and don't let a lot of light in. There were smaller window type openings.
July 28, 2015
I visited this facility
The apartment units of Brookdale Sparks (formerly Villas of Sparks) were wonderful. I just thought it was a really nice place, but my parents need a little more care than independent. The entire experience was lovely. Nice person, professional, and sweet. The only thing that I would say about this place is the rooms were really small. They are total pack rats, they have all kinds of stuff, and they would have to pretty much get rid of everything. I was really impressed. I want to move in myself.
February 09, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The Villas of Sparks is the one I chose for my mom, and I am pleased with it. The staff is really nice. When the other facility takes over, there will be a turnover on the staff. The person that shows us the room is great, and she is really nice. The chef is wonderful and is a really nice lady. The facility is kept well, and my mom seems to love it. They have a meeting group. She has her hair done there. There is a tile game that she plays.
They seem very attentive. Nothing has gone wrong there, and we have no problems whatsoever. I think the only thing that can rate them down is that they are an older facility, and there's nothing they can do about that. They can remodel I suppose, but the upkeep is wonderful. They are clean. She interacts a lot in the dining room, and the dining staff there is just fantastic. They seem to make an effort to remember the wants and needs of all the people who live there. They remember their names, and they seem to be people who genuinely care and want to help. I think, generally, it is a great facility.
January 12, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited the Villas and checked out the retirement part of it. I liked that it was a very nice facility with very pleasant and nice people. The staff seemed to be very good. The dining room was excellent. If I could afford it and was ready for it, I would move in. Their marketing director was excellent. I saw the three different sizes of rooms, and they were occupied rooms -- which were better to see than empty ones. The people that lived there had given us permission to go in and look. They were spacious enough, and I could be fine with a large one-bedroom apartment. I ate lunch there, and the food was very good. The dining room was pleasant and was set up like a restaurant.
It had a very pleasant atmosphere, and it was better than any other facility that I had seen. The grounds were well maintained with green grass and trees. It was neat and clean. It was near the hospital which was just up on the hill.
When I was there, they were putting together puzzles and playing cards, and some were sitting around.
December 30, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom's in the waiting list of Villas of Sparks. It was beautiful and clean. The people were very friendly and very helpful. They made my mother felt very at ease. We had lunch there, and it was wonderful. The rooms were all nice. My mom was interested in a studio deluxe. Some of the residents let us come into their rooms so we could see how it looked. They had bingo, places to play cards, they took people places, they had a workout room, and they had a hair salon. I was anxious for her to move in.
September 25, 2014
I visited this facility
Villas of Sparks was one of the best communities in Reno. The staff was caring and sincerely concerned about the individuals. The chef had been working there for twenty years. As a result, the food was excellent. The place was consistent in almost everything. They had the same activities as with the usual facilities. My mother would have stayed there. The problem was they didn't have big apartments. Generally, everything except the apartments was better than the other communities.
September 23, 2014
I visited this facility
The Villas was very welcoming. They were just absolutely wonderful people to escort us around and showed us all the different activities. They shared a calendar of events of what goes on during the day and the care that my mother would have if she was in there. If she would be sick and couldn't come down for meal, they told us what they would do to help her out. We were able to visit the rooms because the residents that lived there shared their place and they let us go in so we would be able to see how they lived. They had a studio apartment and a regular one-bedroom apartment. They invited us for lunch and had a nice cake or a pie to take home after our visit. They had called me several times and said they would let my mother come and stay for a couple of weeks just to have the feel of it and see if that would be something that she would want to live in and that was very nice.
May 12, 2014
I visited this facility
The people at Villas of Sparks all seemed to be really happy, and this facility is very nice. They have a good setup, and the food was good. The staff was very helpful. I know they have activities, but I really don’t remember in particular.
July 24, 2012
I visited this facility
The facility is very nice. It looks very comfortable in all aspects. They showed as a room and it looked clean and comfortable to me. They have everything there. They have a tiny refrigerator and a 2 little cabinets and a sink and a microwave. My mother doesn't like microwaves and they didn't have stove. I guess they didn't have stoves because they don't like people cooking.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Sparks
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Cottages
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
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
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Resident Capacity: 78
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
About Brookdale Sparks
Brookdale Sparks 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
We offer unlimited meals and all day dining. We are conveniently located near a major medical center, shopping, and Interstate 80. We are a small, active, exclusive IL community with all the comforts of home and a warm caring staff. You will enjoy elegant accommodations, housekeeping, stimulating activities and socialization!!
