Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

Beautiful, peaceful, attentive and kind stuff, great food! I would recommend the community to other. After one tour, I learned everything I need to make a decision and believe the value here is worth the cost.

Biggest issue with Brookdale was they were short staffed and they cut corners especially with care in assisted living. With improvements, we would recommend this community to other families. Part of the issue was the post covid health care environment.

I’m very impressed with the fine dining and the variety. The food is good. The servers are so nice, too. I love the new comers table that allows new residents to easily connect with people who have been in the community for years.

First, my deposit was lost by Brookdale and I was humiliated by receiving a collection call for their error. Issues are Maintenance. I have had to hire professionals at my own expense to get things fixed. The dishwasher is broken - two weeks now. Kitchen Faucet leaks and handle is hard to pull out. I had to put drain cleaner down drain when it kept stopping up - my expense. New faucet is also my expense. Freezer needs repair. Never taken care of. Bathtub water came out black, but didn’t matter as it had no plug to take a bath. One window has terrible condensation. Switches don’t work, I don’t even know what most of them do and little concern was shown to help me.

Our east-facing 2 bedroom apartment overlook Lake Michigan, with a view from Evanston to Downtown Chicago, and full windows from 2-3 above floor. Stunning. Our building neighbors are interesting and enjoyable at activities like book and writing groups. Current events resident led dining is good along with good people.

Honestly, I think Brookdale at Lakeshore is lovely. The home care services are not great though, so if you need additional assistance, it is best to contract outside help. We would 100% recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

I would highly recommend Brookdale to them. I've toured 3-4 other places and Brookdale is the cleanest. Very pleasing look. People who work there are great. We are very happy there.

The opportunity to meet with very interesting people is enlivening and unexpected. The view from our unit of the Lake is the highlight of every day.

Brookdale was selected by my 3 children for my husband and I almost 7 years ago. It was a choice that had unlimited activities, new ones to experience – or old ones to continue enjoying. When my husband died (after 56 wonderful years of marriage), I was lonely in my apartment and therefore made it my business to participate in an activity every day. I exercise 5 hours a week. I join an exercise of body and mind class, and Yoga. Yoga was my absolute favorite class: An hour of PURE PLEASURE. Twice a month, I join writing class. On Thursday, I attended the painting class. Almost every week, I created a new painting – mostly using acrylics. My 19-year-old granddaughter joins me at the class. So we paint together and that just brings us closer. On Friday I host knitting clubs. Saturdays are my favorite with live music. So, in conclusion, Brookdale is my home and offers me so many activities to make an enjoyable living experience.

The strengths include the positive attitudes of all staff encountered, the location which has access to the lakefront, the walking trails, the good sized apartments, the expansive views and the variety of services offered.

I assisted a wonderful lady moving from her home into Brookdale. The idea of a retirement home brought certain thoughts into my mind; walking into Brookdale made me realize my opinions were wrong. [name removed] was beyond welcoming and supportive to me as I helped move her in...and also went out of the way to make sure my friend felt welcomed and met other people. In the week that I was in and out I met many staff and quite a few of the residents; universally they all seemed to be incredibly happy and very friendly.

I toured the community seeking for my brother. I love how everyone interact with everybody that's why it I'm looking for my brother he really will enjoy I love the experience the new things that y'all have going on I love all of it.

The people who live and work here make living here easy, comfortable, and fun.

BLSD feels like a prison! I have no freedom to walk outside. A Place for Mom marketing is too aggressive.

I've lived happily at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive for five years, and recommend it highly. The locations and wonderful activities are two of the best assets.

The staff and residents are warm and welcoming from the very first day I moved in 9 years ago. You can be as busy or to as you like and the apartments all have great views of the apartments all have great views of the lake. This Brookdale is as close to perfect as it gets.

We picked Brookdale Lake Shore Drive because it was the best cost, had a full apartment with kitchen and staff available for lift assistance. The front desk concierges are extremely friendly and helpful. All staff members have been very welcoming and responsive.

I am happy living here!

I have worked with the Brookdale team on many levels. The team at Brookdale cares for the residents and their families- I have seen it first hand. Whether you are a staff member, resident, family member or outside service provider - everyone is looking out for each other. As they say “it takes a village” - Brookdale at Lakshore Drive is just that. The services provided are available for each resident based on their Individual needs, which allows each person to live their best life! The community is one like no other - I’m proud to be a partner in Care! Highly recommend!

Outstanding! Lovely building, great staff, and for once, people who really care about the residents. We are so happy that we found Brookdale for our mother, she is thriving there. The food is also fantastic, really great!