Brookdale Battle Creek

Kathy

We had a very nice tour at Brookdale Battle Creek Memory Care. I liked the size of the rooms and that seemed to be really nice. The bathroom that goes with it is big enough that you can get a wheelchair in very easily, so that looks like it's a plus. I see that they have a salon to do the people's hair there, and that sounds kind of a plus for me too. I see that they've got a nice little spot in the backyard that's fenced in so that nothing can get in, and my mother won't end up wandering somewhere, and it seems to be very clean from what I've seen. The man that showed us through on tour was very helpful. I also talked to a lady to find out where we were supposed to meet and stuff, and she seemed like she was really nice, too. We didn't have a meal, but they told us that there are three meals scheduled each day, and they have a nutritionist for their whole great big corporation type thing, so they have very nutritious meals is what I understand. I like the fact that they had a TV room where the residents could gather together. There is also a sitting room up near the front. There is a piano up there, and they said sometimes people come in and play the piano for the residents so that they can be together. Or you could go back to your room and kind of have privacy if you wanted. Everything seemed to be very clean and nice, so I would say that they have a really good crew.

Reviewer#JM081223

My friend moved into Brookdale Battle Creek Memory Care. We chose it because of the number of staff to residents. It was a very warm environment. The staff members are very genuine, caring, and gentle. They tailor the care to the individual. The meal is very good. It certainly wasn't institutional. They have individual rooms. They're clean, and there's sufficient space. The layout is good. The general areas are spacious and easily accessible. They have several activities throughout the day. It's not quite as structured as their schedule, but they do have a schedule that they try to adhere to.

Sharon

The tour I had at Brookdale Battle Creek Memory Care was fine. The staff gave me some information to read and said I could come back and bring my mom and she could look around. She was very helpful and informative. I learned some things I didn't know. It's never going to be home, but at least when the time comes, if I have to put her there, I know she'll be around people that hopefully will treat her like family. We walked through and looked at a room. I was more interested in the cost and what kind of care my mother would be receiving, what kind of activities they have, and what the policy is on her coming and going if I wanted to pick her up to take her to church or go out to dinner or whatever. She said people are welcome to come and go as they please. She can't just leave with anybody. It would have to be somebody on the authorization list. They have something every day. The room I saw was a single room. There was a little backyard area where they could sit outside, weather permitting. I think there was a beauty salon, but it wasn't staffed at the moment.

Bob

Brookdale Battle Creek Memory Care was a decent place. The rooms and common areas are well cared for, and it's a nice place. It's just farther away than I would've liked. It's just too far away for people from the Kalamazoo, Vicksburg area to go there. The facilities and layout are good. They're organized in a square, and basically nobody can get out but you can go outside in the inner area. It's laid out that way, so they can contain the people inside without being able to get out.

dscott

When I began this journey with my siblings I had no idea what I was doing. I plunged in and started searching the internet, making phone calls, and talking to people. Those that I spoke with at Caring.com and Brookdale were fabulous, caring people who gave me guidance, advice, and a listening ear. We will be placing our mother at Brookdale and feel great relief and joy. The process was actually a wonderful experience thanks to Katie at Caring.com and Marti at Brookdale. They have given me constant feedback, support and help in every way possible. Having a parent diagnosed with dementia is not something you sign up for. It is scary and depressing. You can only pray and find someone to help you - Katie and Marti were there for me!

Kathy103158050

The accommodations at Clare Bridge were very nice, and it is strictly a dementia facility, which is what we needed. They were great in trying to help us be able to get my father-in-law there trying to help us with financing, hooking me up with different places to get financing, and helping me with the VA benefits, and it was phenomenal. Unfortunately, there isn't any money. They were great at helping me and calling for updates; they were very good. They keep trying to help us any way they can. I don't know what kind of care they give the patients; I know what they do for the family.