We have been at Brookdale Lakeshore for 6 years. The care our mother has received, especially since the arrival of the new director has been wonderful. They are truely our extended family.... Read more
Live your life to the fullest, here at Brookdale Lakeshore. With many assistive care services, safety features, and accommodating amenities, you can take daily advantage of everything the community offers. While your meals, transportation, and chores are taken care of, you can spend your time getting pampered at the beauty and barber shop, watching classic movies in the theater, or sipping your favorite beverage in the cozy living room. A 24-hour security system and keypad entries are in place to promote additional safety. Best of all, each resident receives a tailored care plan that promotes flexibility and helps to ensure they only pay for the services used, and nothing more. Trained team members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist as needed. Whether you need help with managing your medications, eating during mealtimes, or with something more specific, your wellness is supported through collaborative partnerships.
Fill your retirement years with exciting activities and lasting connections. Join your friends and neighbors for wine and painting parties, bean bag baseball games, and live musical performances. Learn new skills and stay in touch with your loved ones by participating in an educational tech class. The...
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Lakeshore with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Lakeshore has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Super nice staff , very attentive to the clients that r staying, great care by far.
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We have been at Brookdale Lakeshore for 6 years. The care our mother has received, especially since the arrival of the new director has been wonderful. They are truely our extended family.
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Mother has been a resident here for eleven years. The staff is doing a good job. The director and activities coordinator go above and beyond to help residents stay active and involved. The nurse addresses the healthcare needs. Maintenance is very helpful.
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Brookdale is amazing. Staff is attentive and very friendly. The community is very clean.
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This is a top notch facility that truly, hands down, cares for my folks, just like it was their own family member. Love the staff, aids and workers, they are apart of our family.
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My mom has been at Brookdale Lakeshore since [name removed]. I have always found the staff to be friendly and attentive to my mom's needs. Also, the facility is always clean and inviting
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Brookdale on Lakeshore was a great decision for our loved one. The staff is always kind and compassionate. Brookdale on LAkeshore is always professionally run. There are always activities for the resident and they are secure, safe and happy. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone.
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Brookdale Lakeshore is a top notch facility thats incredibly clean and organized. Care team is compassionate, experience and dedicated to the well being of our parents. They got to the extra mile to make sure everyone feels loved and respected. The move to an assisted living community was one of the hardest decisions we've ever had to make and feel confident we chose the best place for them to be.
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We picked this community, for our loved one because of the cost. They have responsive staff, who cares about the residents.
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I really like the facility in Waco. They are nothing but nice and good to us. Highly recommend. We picked this community, because it was a smaller size and felt more comfortable and personable. It's very nice and great place for my parents.
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We've been happy with them. The director and placement director were very helpful with getting Mom and Dad in there, working within our budget, and making it all happen in a timely manner when we had to move quickly. They've been very responsive after that as well. And the facility itself looks good.
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The food was really good, the rooms provided were good i would give it a five out of five. We really liked the layout of the community and the sizes of the rooms were nice. We would recommend this to a family or friend
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When my mom was no longer able to live in her senior community in August of 2017, I had a very short time to find a suitable new home for her. Complicating the situation was she (and I) was located in Dallas, TX, but her wish and her son-in-law/grandchildren's wish was to re-locate to Waco (~110 miles south of Dallas) where they were. So walking into Brookdale Lakeshore for the 1st time was very stressful, as I'd been to a couple of other senior communities in the Waco area that were highly recommended, yet when I visited them they were either poorly maintained or the staff were indifferent to our challenges (or both). THANK GOD WE FOUND BROOKDALE LAKESHORE! My girlfriend (now wife) is a health insurance agency owner had suggested we check them out, and we immediately knew it was the place for my mom. From day 1, the management team there ([names removed]) took the time to hear our needs and reassure us that she would get excellent care there. She is currently in her own 1 bedroom apartment as she is still able to manage the majority of her daily needs. But the staff is always available and willing to help her with other tasks that she occasionally forgets how to do. Brookdale Lakeshore just blew away the other senior living situations in the Waco area that we reviewed for cleanliness, support, and activities for the residents. My mom's 1 year anniversary there was on [date removed], and I cannot thank [names removed] and the entire staff enough for their help, support, and love to make her living there as comfortable as possible. It’s truly a relief to know that my mom is so well taken care of, and I’m so thankful to have found Brookdale Lakeshore in Waco for her. I highly recommend them to anyone that has a family member who needs to be in a similar setting in the Waco, TX area to check them out for their services and see if they would be a good fit for your loved one. I would give them 10 stars if I could!!!!
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When my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in August of 2017, I was given 60 days to find a new home for her. Complicating the situation was she (and I) were located in Dallas, TX, but her wish and her son-in-law/grandchildren's wish was to re-locate to Waco (~110 miles south of Dallas). So walking into Brookdale Lakeshore for the 1st time was very stressful, as I'd been to a couple of other assisted living places in the area that were highly recommended, yet when I visited them they were either poorly maintained or the staff were indifferent to our challenges (or both). THANK GOD WE FOUND BROOKDALE LAKESHORE! My girlfriend (now wife) who is a health insurance agency owner suggested we check them out, and we immediately knew it was the place for my mom. From day 1, the management team there (Betty & Ed) took the time to hear our needs and reassure us that she would get excellent care there. She is currently in her own 1 bedroom apartment as she is still able to manage the majority of her daily needs. But the staff is always available and willing to help her with other tasks that she either forgets or has totally forgotten how to do. Alzheimers disease is terrible for the patient and their family, and while many think they can care for the patient in their home, I knew as a single man at the time that it just wouldn't work. Brookdale Lakeshore just blew away the other assisted living situations in the Waco area that we reviewed for cleanliness, support, and activities for the residents. And most importantly,, when she becomes qualified for Medicaid, she will be able to transition in place there so as not to have to go through the stress of having to find another place to live (of likely much lesser quality). My mom's 1 year anniversary there was on Oct 15th, and I cannot thank Ed, Betty, and the entire staff enough for their help, support, and love to make her living with Alzheimer's as comfortable as possible. I am so thankful to have found Brookdale Lakeshore in Waco for my mom, and I highly recommend them to anyone that has a family member dealing with Alzheimers or dementia to check them out for their services. I would give them 10 stars if I could!!!!
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They feed the residents cold stale sandwiches for supper on a regular basis. The "salesman/marketing" person will lie to you & promise whatever you want until he gets his check then he is unavailable. Check out their false menu they put on their website. This place gets a F from me.
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Response from Brookdale Lakeshore
October 30, 2019We are sorry to hear Brookdale Lakeshore did not meet your expectations. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss with you further and encourage you to reach out to our local management team.
First place we visited. The person giving the tour was very nice and knowledgable. The rooms were average. Courtyard was pleasant and they have a nice garden room and lots of activities.
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I have no complaints about the tour I had taken at this community. The staff where all friendly and made sure to accommodate our needs as best as they could possibly could. They had a nice floor plan with lots of great amenities available to all of the residents. It was just not the right fit in the end decision.
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I had a great experience with my respite stay at this community. The staff were nice. They offer some interesting activities including a movie afternoon in the mini auditorium. The food was good, nourishing and they offer good portions. They keep the community clean. I would recommend this community and I have even considered moving in there myself one day.
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I am happy with the care at this nice community. The staff are outstanding. The menu is wonderful and they care about what the residents are wanting. The activies are offer and she is participating. We would highly recommend this community for the excellent care and the good value for the care of a loved one.
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Mine was a very enjoyable time in assisted care. I stayed only a week, but was very happy with the experience. I could not keep up with all the provided opportunities. The ones I attended were very good. The food was great. The choices were attractive. All was tasty and healthy. I found all the staff and other people to be very friendly and helpful.
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