Brookdale Briargate

It is interesting to read about the common experiences that we share with folks who must place a loved one in a care facility. My mother-in-law has had dementia for the past few years, and after the recent passing of my father-in-law, she is now in our care. We gave a great deal of thought about the kind of care we wanted Mom to have and toured several different memory care providers. We finally arrived at Brookdale Briargate and realized that we'd found the perfect place. The facility had a welcoming feel from the front door. We were given a tour, and several staff members presented the specifics of the services they provide. Besides meeting all Mom’s basic needs, there is a focus on engagement that is designed to keep the residents active and involved. The calendar is full of activities that are wide and varied. The apartments are cute and just the right size. Everything looks well maintained. Every single person that we met (staff and resident alike) were happy and friendly. My wife and I haven’t seen Mom this happy in a long time. She was very excited, and so are we. We look forward to working with the staff to do the very best for Mom.

I am so impressed with the staff. They are taking such good care of our Mom, and really going the extra mile to communicate with family and help all of us as Mom's disease progresses. The staff has earned our trust many times over in the three months that Mom has lived there. All of us in her family feel grateful for the care Mom is getting at Brookdale Briargate.

My mom was always well taken care of and loved, and the staff did a great job of keeping the family informed - something we’d never seen in previous facilities (we lived in FL for several years before moving to the Springs). The facility has a small-town feel to it, so mom was immediately comfortable. Sadly, my mom passed recently, and that’s when the love and compassion truly kicked in and became so obvious. The staff, to include the hospice team, went into high gear and went far and above any expectations. Even if problems arose at two in the morning, the team went to work to ensure mom’s safety and comfort. We love this place, and they became like family to us. We still go see them, even though mom is no longer there.