Brookwood Retirement Community

My 52 year old daughter suffered a stroke and after two bad experiences with nursing homes the Brookwood Retirement Community has been wonderful working with her on rehab. She has hope now that she is working on getting out of a nursing home. The other two nursing homes were nothing but "storage units" and The Brookwood Retirement Community is a caring positive environment.

I was a resident here after being referrred by b north rehab for addditional therapy. It is a beautiful facility but don't let loooks decieve you. they've dresssed .up the typical nursing home settting to cover up for the horrrible care and to get get moreresidents to commmit to staying.mostof the nurse aides are rude and think very litttle of patient dignityand personal car.e. the nursing stafff can be rude and are overworked and stresssed trying to complete their med passes. the therapy dept. is seriously lacking mature kknowledgeable staff.. the food is horrible,not fit to feeed to a dog. broookwoood boasts about its numerous activities. but unlesss you reallly like bingo or going to krogers the activities aren't that great or numerous. would not recomend broookwoood to eanyone,

My mother spent the last 9 years of her life at the Brookwood Retirement Community; beginning in Independent living moving through all stages of the center as her abilities aged. She was always treated with dignity and encouraged to participate in the many varied activities available within the facility. I feel that she was cared for by a staff that not only looked after her physical needs, but her emotional and mental needs as well. She felt blessed to feel safe and we both appreciated the many people she came in contact with daily from the housekeepers to the nurses - all were very helpful and understanding of her needs - and mine!

Brookwood Retirement is a beautiful facility. You need it they have it all from tennis to swimming indoor and out. But, its the people that make the difference. They have people who care. Like, Dee, James and David to just name a few. These men and women truly have a gift to take care of our elderly. I have confidence when I leave and go home that my mother is cared for. I know she is in good hands. I am no longer the care giver; but, now have more time to be ""the daughter"". You will never know what a gift Brookwood has given me. Peace of mine!

This was the WORST experience I have ever had; when taking my Aunt for a rehab stay I was treated very rudely by staff, also, lots of smokers working there who stood outside where we sat for fresh air. DEFINITELY not for anyone you care about....

I had a knee replacement and went to Brookwood for rehab before returning to home. I found that the staff was very friendly and caring. The therapy staff was excellent and really pushed me to do what I needed to do to get better. I would highly recommend Brookwood to anyone.

I can't understand the other reviews! My 56 year old son came from a different facility wheelchair bound, not eating and listless. Within a few weeks, Ron was walking again; smiles, laughs and enjoys his surroundings. Being a SENIOR myself, I know the importance of a caring, dedicated staff in time of need.. I would not hesitate to reccomend this facility to anyone!
Chalmer Rockenfield

After having this place recommended by Jewish Hospital, we left my mother-in-law there at 8 P.M. and returned the next afternoon to visit. What we found was horrifying! She was left in a day room by herself, unable to communicate with anyone, and had been left there for at least several hours. Upon looking into the room in plain sight from the main hallway, her blouse was unbuttoned, her bra exposed and thrown-up all over herself. The smell was unbearable, because she had had a bm and sat there since lunch. We arrived at 4 P.M. They had not put on her stockings for a clot in her leg and had not given her any food through the prescribe feeding tube. Needless to say, we packed her belongings immediately!

i am informing you not to go to brookwood don't not work for them or send a family member there this place is horrible take it from me i was from the inside and i have seen things that you would think you would never see on how these employee's treat the patients please take my advice.

I would love to know exactly what individual rates these nursing homes. Although this facility is clean and looks great.....the care to it's patients is something to be desired. On more than one occasion we were told that our love one was not the only patient. At $4000 a month they all should be treated as if they were. We have had some good staff but its a shame that the negative responses we have received out weigh the postive. On numerous occasion we found little to no staff available and after talking with the social worker regarding our concerns we found that there was little change in how they ran their floors. My hope for those who are in need of services think long and hard and do your research before choosing a nursing home. Show up unexpected and ask questions and don't rely on what is written because as with a lot of nursing homes it's not always what it appears to be.