
Brookdale Pecan Park
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
Independent and Assisted Living new residents receive $500 off the 1st full month and 4th full month free Base Rent. Must take financial possession by 2/28/2021. Ask for details when you tour.
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October 29, 2018
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March 26, 2018
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June 10, 2016
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March 25, 2015
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August 28, 2014
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August 28, 2013
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June 03, 2012
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January 24, 2012
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Questions about Brookdale Pecan Park
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Upon hire we train our associates using a curriculum created by Brookdale specific to dementia care for a total of 24 hours. After hire, associates shadow current associates for 3 days. Annually, we require and provide an additional 12-24 hours of training.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Pecan Park. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age of our residents is 85. They range in age from 72-103! (We have three residents over the age of 100). Seniors choose to live in our community because they need more care for a chronic condition or more structure and security because they have dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our residents’ favorite activities include card games and bingo, going out to lunch, games to keep the brain fit, and musical entertainment.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Pecan Park offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our emphasis is on care, and we enrich the lives of our residents with compassionate person-centered care and programs that are created to provide each resident with optimum health and happiness.
What places are near Brookdale Pecan Park or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are secluded on 7 acres of beautiful mature trees and landscaped open spaces just a block or two from a major shopping center, grocery store, pharmacy, and restaurants.
What transportation services does Brookdale Pecan Park offer to assisted living residents?
We have a bus with a wheelchair/scooter lift. The bus is available for our resident’s use several days a week.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Pecan Park exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We serve three meals a day in our dining room, and our residents enjoy menu options including a choice of three entrees, A variety of side dishes and desserts. The menu is designed to be easy to read, and our Dining Director meets with each resident to plan meals according to their dietary needs.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Pecan Park offer to assisted living residents?
Our hallways provide a clear line of vision with no back hallways or blind spots, so we can efficiently monitor our residents’ whereabouts 24 hours a day. We offer assisted living, secured assisted living and secured memory care on our campus.
How does Brookdale Pecan Park keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Efficient, open communication between our nurses and our resident families is the key. Our Health and Wellness Director (Nurse) and her team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide our families with an on-call nurses phone to ensure speedy response time.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Pecan Park during daytime and nighttime hours?
We staff according to care needs, we utilize a unique staffing system that guarantees the perfect staff to resident ratio at all times.
If Brookdale Pecan Park accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We love our four legged residents! We have 7 acres to roam while on a leash and a dog park for exercise.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
All of our associates are assigned mandatory courses in senior care at intervals throughout the year.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We staff our community based on the varying needs of our residents. Brookdale uses a unique staffing formula that takes into account the unique needs of our residents in order to provide adequate staffing at any time of day. This means that we often staff at a ratio higher than the state requirements.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Pecan Park provide to protect residents who wander?
Secured assisted living and secured memory care.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Pecan Park offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Our Daily Path includes a structured routine to keep our residents active and engaged throughout the day. Activities are scheduled every 2-3 hours and vary based on the cognitive ability of each resident to ensure optimal engagement. We also use technology in our daily interaction to enhance our resident programs. The staff are trained in person centered care and participate in resident programming as part of our daily path.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our team of nurses provide personal service assessments to determine care needs. These assessments are provided prior to move in, 30 days after move in, every 6 months and upon significant change in condition. We also work with a regional team of nurses that are local and offer support to our community nurses.
What techniques does Brookdale Pecan Park use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
To enhance our dining experience, we play soft music, the Brookdale Refresh program (warm scented towels to awaken the senses prior to meal time), specialized dining for residents that require additional assistance (caregiver assistance with eating, texture modified food) and we honor the food preferences of our individual residents.
How does Brookdale Pecan Park keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We include our families in our routine scheduled care service plans. Additionally, we contact families by phone, email and text message to communicate significant events within the community. Monthly family Town Hall meetings another way we stay in contact with our families and communicate community updates.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Pecan Park. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
The community is nestled within a lovely residential area, but not far from the freeway and main thoroughfares. We are nestled in a Pecan grove, which provides a uniquely private and peaceful atmosphere.
Is Brookdale Pecan Park affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is less than 2 miles away. Additionally, there are several other hospitals and rehab centers near the community.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Pecan Park
Room and housing options
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Housekeeping
Health services
- Medication Management
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
General
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
Licenses
- State Licenses: 100159, 050686
About Brookdale Pecan Park
Brookdale Pecan Park provides our 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 assisted living and Alzheimer's care resident the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the proper lifestyle and care accommodations as their needs change.
We promise Respect for Individual Preferences and offer personalized care needs in an atmosphere that encourages each resident to live in health and longevity. Our residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate assisted living and Alzheimer's care accommodations as those needs change.
Our community is dedicated to enriching the lives of our 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.
Our Clare Bridge Place program serves those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Each day, we promise to work to deliver Daily Moments of Success for each resident. The Clare Bridge Daily Path provides structure and activities each day designed to meet specific needs of those with dementia, while the Clare Bridge Dining Program, designed by a gerontologist and registered dietitian, helps residents in need of Alzheimer's care retain the ability to enjoy and master the daily dining experience.
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