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Brookdale DeLand
4.3 (116 reviews)DeLand, FL
Assisted Living and Memory Care in DeLand, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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Brookdale DeLand in DeLand, Florida, offers assisted living and memory care on one campus. Its grounds include landscaped outdoor areas, a garden, courtyard, porch and screened lanai. Residents can arrange scheduled transportation, and staff are available around the clock to respond to emergencies. Medical offices, restaurants and shopping centers are described as nearby; local outings may include Earl Brown Park, the Athens Theatre and downtown cafés and boutiques.
Assisted living apartments are on one level and include a private bathroom, kitchenette and large windows. Residents may bring furnishings, keepsakes and family photos to make their space their own; apartments are also described as pet-friendly. Support with bathing, dressing, medication management and other daily activities is based on an assessment. The resulting care plan is shared with care staff and can be adjusted as needs change. Listed features include an emergency alert system and keypad entry.
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Memory care uses the Clare Bridge program, which pairs personalized support with familiar routines and purposeful activities. Its daily structure includes six planned programs, with examples such as discussion, brain games, exercise, walking groups and dancing. Care assignments aim for consistency, while activities can reflect residents’ interests and strengths. Music, pet visits and soothing scents are among the sensory experiences described. A secure setting includes secured entrances and exits and an enclosed courtyard for outdoor strolling. For residents with advanced dementia, the Solace program adds extra grooming time and sensory, music and aromatherapy activities. Families can share updates and milestones through a virtual scrapbook.
Daily life includes both scheduled programs and shared spaces. Listed activities range from B-Fit fitness classes and Brain Fit to trivia, bingo, bird watching, gardening, Wii Bowling, cooking classes and sing-alongs. The community’s calendar also includes exercise, word games, talks and news activities. Amenities include a therapy room, beauty and barber shop, café or bistro, private dining room, fireside living room, whirlpool and piano. Wi-Fi and computer access are also listed.
Meals can take residents’ preferences and therapeutic diet needs into account. Memory care dining is described as using dementia-friendly menus, gentle support, soft lighting and simple table settings; small routines such as folding napkins or setting the table may be part of the meal. Sample entrées include baked tilapia, confetti meat loaf, shrimp in coconut sauce and hot turkey sandwiches, with sides such as roasted broccoli and desserts such as peach pie. A community dining room is also listed, alongside the café and private dining room.
- Starting at
- $3,978/mo
- Care options
- 2 available
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- Community reviews
- 116
Key amenities
Pool & outdoor spaces
Garden
Fitness & wellness
Fitness programs
Housekeeping
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Social activities
Community-sponsored activities
Staff & support
12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Coordination with health care providers
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Internet
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Pet friendly
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Special dietary restrictions
- Specialized memory care programming
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“Caregivers here are very nice”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$3,978 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $3,978 |
| Residence | $4,773 |
| Studio | $5,171 |
Resident & family reviews
4.3 · 116 reviewsCaregivers here are very nice
The overall experience, activities and value for cost is a -1. What they could improve on would be All the -1 & 1's
I had a beautiful bedroom/living room suite set up for him then he had a set back and we very disappointed that he needed to go into a nursing home. I loved the place and the staff were wonderful
More recent reviews
This is kind of an off review as my Dad did not get to stay here because of the decline he had at the hospital. I contacted them at my wits end with trying to get help for my Dad. Lindsey came in on a Sunday, her day off, to meet with me and do a tour. She was very sweet and understanding of our situation. I found the place to be beautiful and well maintained. They even have a dining area that is set for the residents at meals. She steered me towards financial help with the VA that I did not know about. I went in on Monday after getting some bad news and met with Carrie who is the Director there. I literally had a breakdown in her office about everything going on. She sat and talked with me and told me she knew how stressful this is and not to feel bad. She said, “We are here to help”. They both guided me on things that needed to be done and intervened to help when possible. I knew my Dad would get great care here and I could take a breath for the first time in a while. Due to the decline of his health, he had to be placed on hospice, in a hospice care center, when I called to let Lindsey know and apologize for all their efforts, she said that I had nothing to apologize for and she was so sorry that this was happening. She said if you need help with anything or just want to vent to give her a call. I wanted to do this review because for the last 7 months we have been through hell and they were the first people/place to actually walk us through and help us. They have a heart and true compassion which is lacking, in not only the medical field but in this world today. I hope if you read this review you will appreciate the compassion these women have displayed and know that your loved one would be taken care of. They truly went above and beyond for us and I am very thankful.
I toured Brookdale DeLand. I thought it was a nice place. I felt that the one-on-one care just wasn't what I saw. It was pretty clean. The staff was very informative and they did a good job in showing me around. The rooms were small.
We moved Mom from Brookdale to Vitality Living - Lake Forest, in January of this year. There was a significant price increase for Brookdale from 2023 to 2024. However, mom did not do well at Vitality, so we moved her to the Memory Care side of ARYA at DeBary on Labor Day weekend, about two months ago. We initially chose Brookdale, back on memorial Day of 2022, because they were the only two-person lift facility within 50 miles of our location, and their prices were competitive, at that time.
Brookdale DeLand is a great place for your loved ones. It is a caring, clean & safe environment. I've been blessed to have both parents there. For me, it checked all the boxes for safety, care & friendships just to name a few.
A few things we like most about Brookdale DeLand is that the activities director is awesome and goes beyond to help us stay in touch with mom on FaceTime. Based on the experience we have had so far, I have already recommended this community to others and will continue to do so
What families highlight
- Compassionate and friendly caregiving staff
- Supportive and accessible leadership
- In-house chef with prepared-from-scratch dining
- Flexible dining and individualized dietary accommodations
- Organized activities program and community outings
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