Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

About the community

About Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

Residents at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks have an abundance of options when it comes to care, amenities, and social activities. With over 80 homelike apartments spaced throughout two floors, there are plenty of options from which you can choose your perfect fit. Using their exclusive Personalized Service System, Brookdale’s care team provides each resident with a personalized care plan. Whether you’re searching for assisted living services or memory care, you can find the compassionate care you need to simplify your daily life. Residents’ wellness is also supported by collaborative care partnerships and each care plan is adjusted as needed. You may not need assistance with bathing, dressing, or medication management now, but if at some point you do, Brookdale’s staff can provide the needed attention. Aging in place is meant to feel simple here. Residents can say goodbye to cooking and cleaning, because the team members prepare nutritious meals and manage old-fashioned chores like home maintenance and landscaping. Plus, you can rest easy knowing that staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency, and an alert system is also in place, providing even more protection. Thanks to Brookdale Dowlen Oaks’ numerous convenient, on-site amenities — including a beauty/barber shop, a well-stocked library, a chapel, a game room, and a community kitchen — there may be little reason to leave home! If you’re craving excitement, however, the community’s prime location in Beaumont, Texas means there’s never a shortage of options for excitement. Some top area attractions include Gator Country Adventure Park, the McFaddin-Ward House, Texas Energy Museum, Spindletop, and more. Also remember that Houston is just a short distance away if you’re ever craving some big-city adventure. Community Services and Amenities Through the Clare Bridge program, memory care residents participate in six daily programs each day. Some of the activities include physical fitness opportunities, such as walking and dancing, as well as brain workouts, discussions, and more. These programs are designed to help residents use and maintain their current life skills. Additional activities offered to residents range from jewelry-making lessons, to cooking classes and game nights. The events calendar changes consistently, so you can participate as much (or as little) as you’d like. The community also has a vibrant garden, courtyard, and greenhouse for the nature lovers among us to enjoy. Make sure not to forget about the Personal Solutions delivery program — just send the staff a list of personal items you need, like hand sanitizer or toilet paper, and they’ll be delivered to your door at no additional cost. Living Arrangements Choose from a selection of cozy, pet-friendly studio and one-bedroom apartment options. Basic utilities and maintenance are included in the service rate, which means there are less bills to juggle each month. Staff members will be nearby to provide supportive resources, such as financial expertise and moving services, if needed. Let your retirement years become your golden years, at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks. Care Types Offered Brookdale Dowlen Oaks is a Type B assisted living facility . In the state of Texas, these terms are defined as follows: Assisted Living Facility A facility that provides personal care services and administration of medication to 4 or more residents. Assisted living facilities can accept residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. There are 3 types of assisted living facilities: Type A: A facility that may provide room and board to residents who are physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted. Type B: A facility that may provide room and board to residents who need assistance evacuating, are incapable of following directions under emergency conditions, require staff attendance during nighttime sleeping hours, and require assistance transferring to and from a wheelchair. Type C (Adult Foster Care): Four-bed facilities that meet the minimum standards and rules for enrollment in the Department of Aging and Disability Services’ Adult Foster Care home program. The facility provides supervision and personal care services to residents. Brookdale Dowlen Oaks Inspection Reports Related: Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference?