We visited Brookdale. The dining area was very nice, and the people were very pleasant and welcoming. The facility was clean, organized, and well-maintained. They have church services, entertainment, and games. We will probably choose this. It is more convenient for us, and we did like the fact that they have a separate building for the Alzheimer's patients.
Brookdale Richland Hills Richland Hills, TX
Offers Memory Care
4 Reviews
7520 B Glenview Drive, Richland Hills, TX 76180
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Richland Hills
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Richland Hills
November 23, 2016
I visited this facility
June 15, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
We chose Clare Bridge as the next home for our father who experienced accelerated dementia after he'd been put under anesthesia. He was in a skilled nursing facility and experienced Sundowning. This skilled nursing place didn't understand the disease at all. My father began involuntarily yelling out "Help me", day and night and often without even being aware he was doing it. We began to realize that the cocktail of drugs the nursing home was giving him was actually making it worse. He lost his ability to walk from the drugs. So we began to look at options. Memory care was our primary focus as we considered a new home. I fell in love with Claire Bridge from the moment I stepped into the door. It has more of a "homey" feel instead of a skilled nursing home. All they do are dementia and Alzheimer patients there. I quickly noticed their response to behavior was different. This is a horrible disease - the long goodbye. It manifests in ways I'm learning to understand every day. Not much surprises me anymore. But their calm and nurturing environment allows the residents to feel safe and much more secure. The order and consistency is there which is so important to those suffering with this disease. The staff on their worst day is better than the staff from his past home on their best. They hire kind and gentle folks who are compassionate and caring. It's mostly a thankless job and they do it with grace. The way they treat the residents takes skill and has a calming effect on the patient. They don't stuff drugs down their throat at the first sign of a behavior. They instead try to look at the bigger picture and find another solution first. If you are looking for a safe place for your beloved parent, I cannot say enough good things about Clare Bridge of Richland Hills. They have made my life easier. I feel like I can actually relax and not worry all the time, sleep at night and enjoy my husband, children and grandchildren more because I know they are caring so consistently for him.
July 29, 2013
I visited this facility
It was a very nice and open community. It was easy to find your way around. This was the facility I would choose because when you walk in, you would feel like you were at home. It had a friendly feel and the halls were nice and wide and it had everything that I thought was needed and if they had informed us that the price would go up after a month, that would help a whole lot. There were just a lot of things that we had found out too late. Also, I'm not sure what the problem was, but it was a locked facility and no one was assigned as a receptionist who could answer the phone or open the door for you and things like that.
April 24, 2012
I visited this facility
I just loves the ease and comfort at Clare Bridge in Richland Hills! I visited a friend staying there and the setting was very comfortable and homie; just what you want in an assisted living facility, to feel like your at home. All the staff were very friendly and accomodating. They have 24/7 on call nursing and a nurse who works during during the week; as well as a full time dietician who can create diet specific menus based on your needs.The other very nice feature to this facility is there wonderful memory care program which aims to increse their mental awareness and stimulation. Of course they also have a great activities room, barber shop and a very nice private dining room for the residents. I would definetly recommend Clare Bridge of Richland Hills, to anyone looking for a loving place to call home for someone you care about.
Questions about Brookdale Richland Hills
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.
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 programs or activities does Brookdale Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills. 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.
Is Brookdale Richland Hills affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Medical City North Hills, Wellbridge and Harris HEB are our nearest hospitals.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Richland Hills
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 32
- Respite Care
Licenses
- State Licenses: 030263
About Brookdale Richland Hills
At Brookdale Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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