Brookdale Lake Brazos

About the community

About Brookdale Lake Brazos

Nestled on 11 acres on the banks of the Brazos River, you’ll find Brookdale Lake Brazos surrounded by picturesque views of the countryside. Located in Waco, Texas, the halfway point between Dallas and Austin, the area is home to the Cameron Park Zoo, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Dr. Pepper Museum, as well as the Waco Mammoth National Monument and numerous other historical sights and attractions. At Brookdale Lake Brazos, residents can find personalized memory care and assisted living services. With easy-to-navigate floor plans, soothing wall colors, and additional dementia-friendly features, residents are able to rest easier in this calm and family-friendly environment. Rest assured, staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. A 24-hour security system and keypad entries, as well as an enclosed walking area, help provide individuals with dementia an opportunity for safe exploration of the picturesque outdoor garden and courtyard. In addition to safety measures and supervision, Brookdale’s trained team members provide help with activities of daily living such as eating during meals, moving throughout the community, bathing, grooming, and more. Residents can also look forward to freshly prepared meals served restaurant-style each day. Submit your favorite recipes or send feedback to the staff — they’d love to hear from you. Assistance with housekeeping, as well as lawn and home maintenance, are also provided daily. With less chores to worry about, you can take advantage of the many on-site amenities. Book an appointment at the beauty and barber shop, watch your favorite movie in the theater, or spend an evening playing your favorite games with friends in the game room. For your convenience, concierge services, postal services, and transportation are available to use when needed. Don’t forget to bring your pet along to your new home — Brookdale Lake Brazos is a pet-friendly community! Community Services and Amenities A wonderful selection of activities are planned daily for residents in assisted living and memory care. Those in assisted living typically enjoy wine socials, dancing, B-fit exercise classes, woodworking, volunteer work, and Bible studies, as well as outings to the zoo, Carleen Bright Arboretum, or Homestead Craft Village. Memory care residents often participate in bean bag baseball, pet therapy, karaoke, game nights, and more. Residents can also visit the chapel, the fitness center, the community library, or the greenhouse and garden if the mood strikes. Plus, if loved ones would like to visit, convenient guest suites are available on-site. It’s also easier than ever to obtain important hygiene items, through the Personal Solutions program. Simply send an email with your requested items and the team will deliver your package discreetly and directly to your door at no additional cost. Be sure to take a peek at some additional amenities and services available, including: Private dining room Community kitchen Meeting room Piano Living Arrangements With over 70 apartments on campus, residents can choose between a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment to call home. Each cozy space includes a kitchenette, large windows for natural light, and additional homelike features to provide the warm and familiar feeling of home. If you prefer to live with a spouse or loved one, the companion suites will work perfectly. Bring your favorite furniture and items to help personalize your new space. Moving can be stressful, but Brookdale’s trained team members are available to offer a helping hand when needed. Find the support you need, at Brookdale Lake Brazos. Care Types Offered Brookdale Lake Brazos 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 Lake Brazos Inspection Reports Related: Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Top Memory Care Services and Features