Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center was kind of dated. It felt like I was walking into the 1950s. The decor that they do is from the period of the residents living there, so some of it was intentional, but the building structure itself, like the wallpaper, and everything just felt dated. They were very open, very friendly, and they showed us the entire facility. The staff who showed me around was really sweet. They seem to care about their patients.
They did have a small little courtyard, and it was really cute. They had a couple of reading areas and TV areas. If I had anything to say about them that I didn't like, it would be the living quarters or the individual rooms. They were smaller, and they seemed to share. I just don't think it was a good fit for what my father-in-law is going to need. I don't think it's the best facility. It's kind of in-between the nursing home and assisted living.
5881 Woodside Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301
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Reviews of Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Memory Care Reviews for Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
December 03, 2021
I visited this facility
April 17, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother moved into Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center. When we went there we found the staff extremely attentive, extremely caring, and very patient. Their facility was very clean. I thought it was a new facility when we first toured it because it was so clean and so well kept. We appreciated the procedures they had. They seemed to be very logical and very efficient. We had lunch on our visit. We've been there a couple of times during the lunch period to see what meals they were serving, and we were impressed. I was appreciative of how quickly they responded to the coronavirus situation by locking the facility down. They initially requested that people limit their visits, and also have them do a bit of a decontamination procedure when they arrived. Not long after that they simply told people that they would not allow them to come into the facility because of the chance of spreading the virus.
August 05, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Residents are truly cared for and about. Staff stops to talk with a resident or just to touch them in passing. The staff is diligent in seeing that each resident's needs are met. This includes, nutrition, bathing, comfort measures and social activities. My husband has lived at Brookstone for 6 months. He was transferred from another facility where the care was very bad. What a difference at Brookstone!
Staff is compassionate, friendly and knowledgeable about dementia issues. And they make themselves available when I have questions or concerns.
Rooms are of ample size but residents spend most of their waking hours in the common area where they can socialize and be observed.
I would recommend Brookstone as the best place in Salem for someone with dementia.
February 19, 2019
I visited this facility
Brookstone was very nice. They have a center fountain that's very soothing and they had music playing. It was just a nice, healthy, pleasant, and relaxing environment, and the residents didn't look like they were overly medicated. Instead, they were socializing. Everything was above average and the place was impeccable and top of the line.
February 14, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center is spacious, clean, and in good repair. The staff all seem to have a good attitude and are happy to help my parents out. I haven't had any negative experiences with them at all. They have all kinds of things like puzzles, games, sing-alongs, and pretty much anything somebody wants to do, but they aren't real social so they don't do much. They just sit and read or stare out the window. One of the reasons why I put them there is they have a full-time, actual trained chef. My folks are real picky about their food. I have their calendar of activities and it looks like there is lots for them to do.
May 05, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My husband has been at Brookstone for the past four months. I am very impressed with the quality of care he has received. Their staff has been very compassionate and supportive. I have watched over and over as they have helped residents feel cared about and loved. Everyone works together to create a homelike atmosphere. I feel very fortunate to have found Brookstone.
February 13, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Very helpful with emergency admittance. Staff is friendly, very patient and great with the residents. Food is wonderful. Patient care and attention is first rate. Facility is clean and very cozy. Lots of activities for residents. We are grateful for Brookstone.
February 09, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The staff at Brookstone is caring, friendly, and helpful. They have a nice room. Food smells really good. A family member is a resident there. They need more staff there, though.
December 18, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
It’s an excellent place! They’re professional and caring towards the residents. It’s exceptionally clean.
December 16, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brookstone is wonderful! I never worry that my parents are not being cared for. Both my parents are at Brookstone. The staff are always on top of everything and keep us well informed of any problems. They take exceptional care of them. They were recommended by the State Nursing Home Ombudsman as the best place in Salem. Very true!
November 30, 2015
I visited this facility
I chose Brookstone for my husband. The administrator was very helpful and gave me good information. It was very nice. They had a process where they took the patient's life history and they would build that into different things so the person would feel at home. The room was nice. The place itself was warm and inviting. It felt very comfortable. It had different levels, so you could be in an earlier stage or you could be all the way up to end of life.
November 30, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brookstone employees are very caring. The residents is always clean, groomed and always involved with activities or other people.
November 07, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brandy is the manager, and since she has been at Brookstone, I would give them a 5-star rating. The place is clean and does not smell. My husband has received very good care!
Provider Response
Thank you so much! I am happy to be back and take great pride in our community!
November 07, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
If you are looking for a memory care facility, you should consider Brookstone. They are a long-established, full-service facility with a professional and caring staff. There is a comfortable feeling of home, and the resident's family is welcome at any time. I know when I leave at the end of the day, my husband is being well taken care of and is safe which gives me peace of mind.
Provider Response
That you so very much! It is our pleasure!
April 29, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The quality of services in the facility are excellent. The staff is caring and loving towards people and know what needs to be done!
May 02, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
This facility is better than 90% of what we toured when we were looking. It is relatively new with nice decore and cheery common areas. The staff are very compassionate and treat the residents, no matter their condition, with dignity and respect. They provide lots of activities and a daily schedule for residents.They pursue activites that get the residents perhaps remembering about their own lives- cooking, gardening, sewing, folding clothes, exercise, dance, music, mens group. Lots of groups come in to visit: church groups, musical, children and scout groups, pets come too. The facility also does outside excursions and short day trips in their van.Mom feels safe and happy there. It is now her home.Sometimes management staff has been difficult to get issues resolved. We have had better luck with the middle and care giver staff. Issues have been: roommate problems (too aggressive), missing clothing items, food has not always been the greatest- but now is pretty good.Years ago (70s) I worked in nursing homes and this facility is head and shoulders above what we provided in those days. A much better sense of the patient as an individual.
Costs for Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Services and Amenities of Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Memory Care Starting At: $5950/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Features Extra: Library
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
General
- Resident Capacity: 0
- Staff Patient Ratio: 6 To 1
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: None
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Licenses
- Licenses: Alzheimers Endorsed
- State Licenses: 1351787745
About Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Often the mental demands of those struggling with Alzheimer's disease can take over the emotional needs. But at JEA Senior Living, we keep the emotional needs and feelings of your loved one at the very center of what we do.
Our exclusive Meaningful Moments® program is specifically designed to help meet the needs of those Residents with memory loss. We begin by discovering the life story of each individual's likes, dislikes and cherished memories. By adding details and preferences from each Resident's life story into their day, we can build comfort and a sense of meaning for each individual Resident. The result is a familiar atmosphere for your loved one.
Our Residents have access to a whole host of amenities and programming options to help keep them active and engaged in daily life.
There are excursions to restaurants and shopping, arts and crafts classes, movie nights and many chances for family and holiday celebrations. Our Meaningful Moments® program, paired with our active and engaged staff members at JEA Senior Living, brings together the very best Alzheimer's care.
What Makes Us Special
We offer a unique memory care program called Meaningful Moments; this foundation brings the residents past routines and preferences into their daily lives which then promotes feelings of security and comfort. We offer a special meals program featuring special diets served six times daily and a regional menu with local fare created by a Registered Dietitian. We bring in home health services ( physical, occupational and speech therapies) as needed. Visits from podiatrist and dental hygienist, and a Medical Director who specializes in dementia and lectures at OHSU.
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