Brookdale at Mount Vernon Road used to be Clare Bridge. The staff was really good about helping me get the papers all fixed up for the VA. They came and took us over there. They showed us the place because I don't see well enough to drive. I had to place him in Brookdale because that one has memory care. I'd recommend them because I think they have really good staff. They seem to really care about the residents.
Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive
Offers Memory Care
4 Reviews
1775 Mount Vernon Drive, NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive
April 06, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
March 27, 2015
I visited this facility
Claire Bridge is a combination of memory care and assisted living. They are a very nice facility. The staff is very caring, warm, and very helpful. They have activities throughout the day.
March 31, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My husband's mother and dad had been in Clare Bridge, which is a dementia assisted living. They were there for five years, so we were there a lot. The staff was wonderful. They treated them just like they were babies. I was just very pleased, and it's like a special kind of caring for dementia patients. It was very positive. They had regular meals, and they had special diets for people who needed them. The last year or maybe longer, his mom needed to have her food pureed, and they did that and fed her.
His mother died there. We stayed with her round the clock the last week of her life. The staff took care of her, and through the whole process, they were just very understanding and kind. I wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend them.
They took them out to eat once a week. They took them to special functions. They had an exercise thing every morning. They had church services. They had different people come in and sing. They had a craft thing. One thing that really impressed me: they had a basket of baby clothes. They would fold those baby clothes and put them in the basket, and then they'd take them and mess them all up, and let somebody else do it. His mother loved to do it. It gave them something to do other than just sit there.
February 10, 2012
I visited this facility
What an enchantingly warm cozy facility. The facility had the fire roaring and witnessed some of the residents enjoying Coffee and Tea by the fire. It was nice to see them simply relaxing and enjoying the fire. The staff was friendly and attentive to the residents as well as to any guest whom walk into the lobby. Staff was eager to help and answer any questions I had. The residents were happy, bright and alert. There are so many activities to do that they are not able to participate in all of them. There are shopping trips, Movies, Concerts, Plays and Religious services. On campus they offer Arts and Crafts, Exercise classes, Bingo which was going on during my visit and they were quite animated. I enjoyed watching how competitive Bingo could become. They were having a blast. The dining hall is nicely decorated and the smells coming out of there were intoxicating!!! The smells alone made me want to move in. The chef should be awarded on smell alone. I ate some of the Vegetarian Entree and it was excellent!!!! The residents said the food is wonderful and they were rushing to dinner when I was there. So I guess that is an excellent sign. This is more of a resort than an assisted living facility. These residents are on leisure time having the times of their lives. I was extremely impressed with this facility. The rooms are huge and beautifully decorated. I would place my loved one here. Worth your time and consideration to take a tour you will not be sorry.
Questions about Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Ongoing one on one coaching with our care staff to assist our current resident population. Monthly dementia in-services on various related topics.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We offer around the clock care staffing. Our care staff numbers depend on our census. Currently, we have a nurse from 7am-11pm and on-call 11pm-7am, 2 to 3 care staff members on every shift around the clock.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We have our B-Fit exercises 7 days a week, Brain health, reminiscing, Creative groups i.e.;( baking, crafts cooking demo’s) we do a afternoon physical, Musical & spiritual programming. All staff also do small cluster groups.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our Health and Wellness Director conducts the assessment prior to move in to make sure the resident meets the guidelines and to make sure we are the right fit for the resident’s needs. We conduct another assessment 14-30 days after move in and every 6 months on going. We also do assessments if we notice a change in condition.
What techniques does Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Prompting and cueing is an added level of communication/technique that assists the residents in participation in their care to their highest level of capability. This results in a sense of mastery and success that increases self-esteem and a resident’s sense of accomplishment. It also ensures that we assist residents in maintaining functioning and physical/mental levels and may help to slow down decline in abilities.
How does Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our Health and Wellnes Director keeps families informed via email, in person, phone calls and text messages depending on the families preference about the residents health and any changes. We conduct care conferences every 6 months or for any change in condition noted.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
We are located in the Valley Hills Estates right off interstate 75 exit 25 in the heart of Cleveland, TN .
Is Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
If we note a change in condition that warrants a hospital visit we work with the Physician of the resident and the families to determine if we need to send them to the hospital and which hospital to send them to. If the family does not have a preference we send the residents to the community hospital Tennova.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
Health services
- Nurse On Staff: Available During Business Hours; Some Availability Outside Of Business Hours
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 40
- Minimum Age: 65
Licenses
- State Licenses: 00000242
About Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive
At Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive 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 Mount Vernon Drive are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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