Brookdale New Hope

My first indication that Brookdale New Hope was the right place for my mother occurred when the executive director, [name removed] insisted that I come visit with her to evaluate the facility. I had informed her that I had visited other facilities, including Brookdale properties and commented that I assumed all were very similar. She insisted that I visit and the rest is history. I was most impressed with the culture of friendliness and caring. It was obvious that [name removed] set the standard for others to follow. Despite the poor condition of my mother at the time of admission (surgery followed by pneumonia and rushed rehab), the goals were set high and all parties have delivered. The Brookdale staff at every level have been accommodating, responsive, and genuine. I must not overlook the physical and occupational therapists and the doctors used by Brookdale to care for the patients. They were excellent and the results exceeded all expectations. They all have an extremely difficult job in what is a very trying time for the families and their loved ones. We are very satisfied with the service and care given to our mom to date.

Mom is like a seenager at camp. She thinks her room is so special and has developed special friendships. She feels safe and comfortable and has excellent rapport with the staff and feels they truly care about her. She wishes there were more activities for mental stimulation. However there has been a transition in that they were temporarily without an activity director and hopefully that will be addressed. When I visit the residents are always excited to see me and love that I eat with them and attend their programs. They converse about the people that come and give their time to be with them.

My father has been at Brookdale New Hope over 3 years. The appearance of this place pretty on the outside and hallways are kept clean but they do not keep the rooms clean on the inside. My father had a small cut on his leg and blood got on the carpet and the staff never attempted to clean it up. He fell on [Date removed] and was not attended to when he needed help going to the bathroom when you pull the Help string you always are waiting for assistance. Staff has poor rating, when a person needs Help you are Ok if you don't need help. I also think they were over medicating. my Dad after his fall on pain meds. He later died in the hospital on [Date removed]