Brookdale Corsicana

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Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Corsicana. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Our average age is around 82 years old. The residents here enjoy listening to music and playing games. The residents are pretty active and engaged in the community. The families are very engaged in the community as well. It's a very small town, tight-nit community atmosphere.

What programs or activities does Brookdale Corsicana offer to enrich residents' well-being?

The daily exercise program, Bing, arts and crafts (painting/ceramics), movie night with popcorn, weekly manicures (nail painting free of charge), salon services (for charge).

What places are near Brookdale Corsicana or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

We are located on West 7th Avenue, across the street from Navarro College. Nearby are restaurants, grocery stores and local eateries.

What transportation services does Brookdale Corsicana offer to assisted living residents?

Brookdale Corsicana has a community 12 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift, available for resident transportation and activities. Transportation is offered for medical appointments as it is available.

What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Corsicana exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Our dining services coordinator takes pride in incorporating resident requests into the daily menu. We offer menu options that our residents request. Our dining coordinator meets with the residents weekly to discuss requests for upcoming meals.

What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Corsicana offer to assisted living residents?

COVID screening for every visitor prior to entry. Residents are screened 3 times per day. The community has secured doors with keypads for external entry. Associates are screened for COVID 2x day. 24 hour awake staff .

How does Brookdale Corsicana keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Our Executive Director sends out email weekly, also communicates through phone calls frequently. Recently started Zoom calls for community updates.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Corsicana during daytime and nighttime hours?

Our staffing is unique to Brookdale. We staff according to our resident acuity not the state mandates, which means we most often exceed the state minimum requirements for staffing. Currently, we have our nurse plus 2 caregivers during the day and 2 caregivers at the second shift and night. Our LVN is on call 24/7 as well as our ED.

If Brookdale Corsicana accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Yes we are pet friendly and we have a lovely courtyard the residents and pets can access any time.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Annual in-service training is completed for all associates (12 hours annually) in addition all associates receive 24 hours of training at new hire. Ongoing COVID training has been added as needed.

What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Corsicana provide to protect residents who wander?

We have secured/alarmed exterior doors that are managed through alarms and our phone/pager system.

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About Brookdale Corsicana

Brookdale Corsicana provides assisted living 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 resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.

We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of 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.