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Questions about Brookdale San Marcos North
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Mandatory monthly in-services along with Clare Bridge training.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale San Marcos North. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Average age is 84 years old, their favorite things to do are Bingo and outings.
What programs or activities does Brookdale San Marcos North offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Art Therapy, Flex Your Brain, B-Fit Exercise, Bible Study, Cooking Exhibition and outings to local restaurants.
What places are near Brookdale San Marcos North or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Walgreen’s
What transportation services does Brookdale San Marcos North offer to assisted living residents?
Tuesday and Thursday to doctor’s and dental appointments, Library, bank, grocery store etc. on Thursday at 1:00.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale San Marcos North exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our meals are diverse, well made and served restaurant style. Made to order omelets and waffles, fresh milk shakes and floats made in the dining room to order, her cooking demonstrations and her Chef’s Corner are some of our residents favorites!
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale San Marcos North offer to assisted living residents?
We lock the community at 9:00pm and we have regular fire drills and active shooter training
How does Brookdale San Marcos North keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Telephone, e-mails and monthly news letters.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale San Marcos North during daytime and nighttime hours?
We have a wonderful program which allows us to match our staffing to our current resident needs; along with a standard “safety staffing number”.
If Brookdale San Marcos North accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept pets and have a dog park.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Mandatory monthly in-services.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We have a wonderful program which allows us to match our staffing to our current resident needs; along with a standard “safety staffing number”.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale San Marcos North provide to protect residents who wander?
We have a secured memory care available onsite if needed.
What programs or activities does Brookdale San Marcos North offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Morning Mental Workout/Reminiscing in Discussion and Clustered Groups, Intergenerational Music, Sensor/News and reading Groups, B-Fit, Creative Crafts Art, and Clustered groups.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our Health and Wellness Director, Geraldine will assess our residents quarterly or as needed.
What techniques does Brookdale San Marcos North use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Encouragement and cueing.
How does Brookdale San Marcos North keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Telephone, e-mails and monthly news letters.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale San Marcos North. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
We are in a residential portion of San Marcos with views of the country out back and minimal traffic. Out front we are on Old Ranch Road 12 far from the road.
Is Brookdale San Marcos North affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Residents are able to use their hospital of choice.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale San Marcos North
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 75
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: All Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Types of care
- Walking Wheelchair Assistance
Licenses
- Licenses: 050254
- State Licenses: 142701
About Brookdale San Marcos North
Brookdale San Marcos North 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. Brookdale Living's San Marcos, TX 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 independent and assisted living services, amenities, and opportunities we offer. And, the residents at Brookdale San Marcos North can rest assured that as their needs change, we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
Optimum Life® and Celebrations provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of the residents of this independent and assisted living community, 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®, the mission of Horizon Bay - San Marcos is to encourage our independent and assisted living residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar at Brookdale Living's San Marcos, TX community with themed experiences, special events, and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
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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