My mother-in-law functions at a higher level than the rest of the people at Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan. It is truly a memory assistance center for people who have full-blown Alzheimer's. They are ambulatory, but they just wander around. It's clean. Many of them were using walkers or canes, so the amount of furniture that's in the common areas was limited so that they wouldn't trip over anything. I was also impressed that there are always two nurses on each shift. The gentleman who is the administrator of the facility is a former registered nurse and he's very personable. I was impressed with that facility. They're very mindful of not letting the residents get out and wander off. They're security conscious. They did have some outdoor spaces where people could go and sit, but they were very carefully controlled as far as the ability to not let them just wander off and get lost. It's a smaller facility. The rooms were a nice size, and surprisingly large and clean.
Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
Offers Memory Care
14 Reviews
6022 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
June 30, 2018
I visited this facility
August 30, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My husband is at Brookdale. It's very homey. He has a small apartment with his own furniture and his own artwork. That seems to help him feel more at home. He is adjusting well, and seems to be receiving very good care, and I'm pleased with it so far. The staff is very accommodating, and they don't push him to do anything. They guide him, make suggestions, and let him make his own decision. They have a scheduled activity suitable for each stage of Alzheimer's or dementia. They have outings, they have gone to a local museum, and they take them out to eat occasionally. They have musicians come in and entertain them.
February 15, 2016
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale. I thought it was comfortable, and homey. I liked it. The studios were very small, but they had nice areas for residents to come out to sit in. The place had tables, and comfortable areas for reading. The dining-area looked big, and really nice. The place is close to where we live. They had a gym. We did not eat there, but they sent us home with their homemade cookies. I saw that they had a really nice library. They really had nice walkers for residents so that if they needed a walker, they could just grab one.
January 26, 2016
I visited this facility
I looked at Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan, formerly Clare Bridge of Tulsa, and I wasn't impressed with it. It reminded me more of a nursing home environment although it was clean. It just wasn't for my parents. I was surprised at how small the apartments are, but they were clean. The residents seemed to be having a good time together. The staff was very friendly, and very accommodating. Most of the residents were out in the common area. The dining area was fine. However, they should redecorate.
January 23, 2016
I visited this facility
The sales representative was informative, and was pleasant to talk to. I had a brief conversation with the administrator who was pleasant and accommodating. They were having an activity in the community area. They were willing to work with me, and they gave us a discount. We chose this because it was close to the hospital, the doctors, and because of the pricing.
October 28, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan is all memory care, and I was very pleased with it. The facility was large; that's why I didn't pick it. It just seemed too big for my husband. While it might fit my husband's needs, I was just overwhelmed with that many people with those higher needs. I wasn't as comfortable as I am at the other facility.
October 05, 2015
I visited this facility
We went to Brookdale Tulsa, and we met with the representative. We were shared details about the facility, and we were given a tour. We were very pleased with our experience. The staff appeared to be very professional and very efficient.
July 14, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My husband is at Clare Bridge of Tulsa. It is OK. That's about all that I can say. It is not great, but it is OK. The care is OK. There is not really anything I have against it. I just have to move my husband there; I don't have a choice. The cost is a problem, but I'm not going to find anything cheaper.
July 14, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother has moved in at Brookdale Tulsa, and I will be moving her out immediately; I didn't like it. The apartments were not clean, bugs are there, they haven't vacuumed since she has been there, and there's mildew in the cabinet. They don't even spend any time in the rooms. I went over there trying to take extra stuff, and I don't even know what I was paying for because they didn't help her with anything. It takes you forever to get in; you can't call and get in touch with anybody or leave a message -- very frustrating. They just have to use the bathroom in their pants, they got dementia, and they stay there on a 2-hour schedule before they take them to the bathroom. She wasn't incontinent before. They need to have more people.
There's very little activity there during the day; I know they've got a lot to do, and that?s when they need to have more people there. They have music playing most of the time on the radio. The one that I hired took her outside and let her sit.
She has fallen three times and had her on the hospital two times being in there less than a month. They need more help in the dining room for people that cannot feed themselves. Mom weighs 105lbs; she started out a year ago at 150lbs. They knew that she lost a lot of weight and that she needed to be fed.
June 07, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Everything is going really well at Clare Bridge. He really adjusted to it quickly, and we are really pleased with it. They have an activity director, and dad plays domino. The staff is very friendly, and they all seem to know him really quickly. We are really impressed with all of the care. They have been communicating with us very well.
April 20, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The staff at Clare Bridge of Tulsa is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are really nice and very spacious. I wasn’t able to eat there, but their dining room is nice. I am not really sure about their activities, but I know they have games, and they have a computer there.
November 13, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
This is a very bad place. Staff is disorganized and unprofessional, facility is dirty, the staff does all the cleaning which saves the facility money, but they don't have time to take care of residents.
September 22, 2013
I visited this facility
Clare Bridge was a very clean and well maintained facility. The rooms were very nice. The staff was very helpful. They had a lot of activities. However, my mom was too far with Alzheimer's that she wouldn't be able to participate on any of those.
April 30, 2013
I visited this facility
I took a tour of Clare Bridge. It was very nice. I was impressed with the place. The young lady that gave me the tour was very efficient. I like the place, but it was interesting that they would charge me $500 a month to take care of a patient's medications. My wife takes one medication each month. So I didn't argue with them on that point. But $500 seem to be high to administer one pill a month.
Questions about Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
The average age is around 80. They enjoy spending time in our outdoor secured courtyard.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We offer 7 day a week person centered programming to help keep the residents engaged, performed by a recreational therapist. We offer a B-FIT program that help keep them strong and full of life. One of their most favorite thing to do is go out to lunch on Fridays.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We have a lift van that can take people to and from various appointments it also takes us on our lunch outings every Friday.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
We have a fine dining program that is executed by our Chef.
What techniques does Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We have a totally secured access community. We have a 24 hour staff that is able to care for our residents around the clock. We have 7 day a week nursing.
How does Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We have a family call program that ensures that we are communicating often with our families.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Spa
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
About Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan
At Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan 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 Brookdale Tulsa 71st and Sheridan are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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