Brookdale Briargate

Stephanie R.

I can't say enough on how thankful I am for each and every one of the staff members at Brookdale Briargate. I moved my uncle out to Colorado Springs from another state to be close to me. He had broken his hip the first week in January and was on a long road to recovery. Finding a safe and caring place was very stressful. From the very first phone call, meetings and every visit, I was always treated like family. The director, management and nursing staff are extremely involved which made communication so simple. My uncle was a great guy but he was stubborn and could be difficult to please. He told me that being here and at Brookdale Briargate was the happiest he had been in a long time. That was a huge compliment! The management, nurse and all of the staff were SO patient with him, listened to him, cared for him and always had a positive attitude. My uncle passed away on June 15th due to a long history and complications with COPD. He will be greatly missed but I find such peace that he ended his time on earth in a place he enjoyed and called home.

Caregiving Niece

I can't say enough wonderful things about Lorelei and her caring staff. I have had my uncle here for a little over a year and unfortunately he has reached the next level of care beyond what they can provide. They are honest and kept me informed of any changes in his care or needs. The monthly family themed dinners are a treat and were fun to attend. The food is of a gourmet quality and they offer choices for picky folks to make sure they get enough. The facility is clean and very homey. Yes, it is older but that's part of the cozy feel. There is a wide variety of activities. When my uncle was more mobile and there were enough men, they would go for a men's lunch. He enjoyed that very much. Once he required Hospice care, Brookdale Hospice was just as wonderful. They called with weekly visit reports from the nurse's visit. I also had regular contact with a chaplain and a social worker who wanted to be sure my needs as a caregiver were met as well as my uncle's. Will be a sad day soon when he has to transfer out. Highly recommend this facility to anyone who wants their loved one treated like family.

Jan213520

We settled on Brookdale Briargate. We chose it because of the people, the facilities, and the location. It is clean and neat. The people who work there are very nice, very down to earth, and more than willing to help with anything. The fact that they’re close to my home helps a lot, and they’re not overly expensive compared to other places in town that I’ve checked with. They feed them three meals a day and give them three snacks a day. They have a nurse practitioner and person who gives out their meds. They have movies and a guy in there the other day singing with his guitar. They take them places on occasion and do exercises. They also do their laundry, both personal and linen. They are wonderful people.

Mary864458

I liked Brookdale Briargate very much. I had him there for respite care for a month. The only problem was that they didn't have a registered nurse 24/7, so it didn't qualify for nursing home status according to the insurance. My experience was good. The staff and care were excellent. I had no complaints. I thought it was very good.

Anonymous115476350

I visited Brookdale Briargate. It was homey with a small amount of residents. There seemed to be a lot of activities going on in the living room area. The staff and he dining area were very nice. One thing I really like about them is that they cut up all of the residents' food ahead of time, so nobody felt like they were singled out. The rooms were extraordinarily small, and I did not care for the bedrooms. However, I like that it had a homey atmosphere and that they all seemed to be caring.

Kim93376450

My mom has dementia and we like having the smaller care -- that is the reason why we chose Sterling House of Briargate for her. They have 35 rooms and it was only on one level, so we felt like it was a really safe and secured place for her. We've been really pleased with the staff -- with the way that they treat my mom and the other residents. The dining room is open and pretty. My mother is very hard to please with regards to the food, so they really do try to get her to eat, but she is pretty tough that way. She goes to music activities where they have somebody play the piano or play the guitar, but that's about it. She does sit in the main area a lot and just kind of looks around, but she is pretty social.