
Reviews of Brookdale First Colony
Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale First Colony
October 05, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
December 25, 2019
I visited this facility
July 16, 2019
I visited this facility
July 29, 2018
I am/was a resident of this facility
July 17, 2017
I visited this facility
November 03, 2016
I visited this facility
July 27, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
February 21, 2016
I visited this facility
November 09, 2015
I am/was a resident of this facility
April 30, 2015
I visited this facility
April 29, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
March 29, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
March 24, 2014
I visited this facility
February 24, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
September 13, 2013
I visited this facility
July 24, 2013
I visited this facility
Questions about Brookdale First Colony
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Brookdale First Colony. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We have an independent living population ranging from 65+. They enjoy, walking, baking, playing cards, over night trips and crafting.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
First Colony Mall is within minutes from our community. We are close to restaurants, museums, ballparks and more!
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Brookdale First Colony has organized?
We are ensuring our residents are safe and have limited off-site outings to site seeing trips.
What transportation services does Brookdale First Colony offer to independent living residents?
We offer transportation with a van, and bus with lift.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale First Colony exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our chef enjoys cooking from scratch. Many recipes come from our residents favorite cookbooks and made by our chef for all to enjoy. Our menu consists of a well balanced meal put together by our company dieticians. Our daily menu will always offer 3 choices plus our bistro with soups, salads and sandwiches and much more to enjoy throughout the day.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
We have many common areas for residents to enjoy. A fitness room, courtyards, private dining room, movie theater, putting green and large community rooms. We are limiting our capacity to all common areas during COVID to 10 for the safety of all.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale First Colony offer to independent living residents?
We offer security gates that can only be accessed by residents with an electric gate opener. All guest must sign in at the front office. Covid, has added additional safety measures with ensuring all guests are temperature checked upon visiting and all associates, residents and any guest must be wearing a face mask at all time while on campus.
If Brookdale First Colony accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Yes. We are a pet friendly community. Pets can enjoy a stroll through the community on a leash with their owner or enjoy the secured pet park on campus.
Does Brookdale First Colony work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Yes. We offer our residents medical assistance when needed with the ease of Personalized Living services which is part of our Brookdale Family. A resident can also choose to hire their own nurse or medical assistant if needed.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale First Colony
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- 3-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Housing Extra: One Bedroom, One Bath With A Study
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Every Apartment Home Has A Full Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Golf
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
- Pool
- Spa
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym, Daily 10am Resident Check
Cleaning services
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Resident Run Putting Clubs Along With Many Other Resident Run Events. Happy Hours Monthly With Live Entertainment. Scheduled Outings
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
About Brookdale First Colony
Brookdale First Colony provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer.
Our Optimum Life® and Celebrations programs provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches our residents, their families and associates alike. Optimum Life® is a journey of self-discovery including services, features and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life® we encourage our residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining, with fresh meals prepared by chefs trained in our own Culinary Arts Institute, and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program. These activities fill the monthly calendar with themed experiences, special events and group activities highlighting different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
What Makes Us Special
EAT American Bistro --- Designed to reinvent the dining experience, EAT American Bistro offers all day dining in an inviting social lounge atmosphere.
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