Brookdale Bath is a senior living community located in Akron, Ohio, offering both assisted living and memory care services. The community supports residents with daily activities and individualized care plans tailored to various levels of need. Brookdale Bath is affiliated with the Brookdale Senior Living network, which operates numerous communities across the country and emphasizes person-centered approaches. Residents have access to amenities such as dining services, scheduled recreational programs, and complimentary transportation.
Brookdale Bath's care environment supports seniors with both physical and cognitive challenges. In its memory care program, the community utilizes a secured environment and spaces designed specifically to accommodate memory loss. This includes features such as outdoor walking paths within secured perimeters, specialized clubs and communities to foster engagement, and environmental adaptations to enhance safety for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. Staff provide assistance with all activities of daily living—including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—and offer care for residents who require incontinence or ambulatory support. On-site services also include diabetes management, in-house podiatry, and access to a clinic for basic medical needs. The facility can accept residents with psychiatric conditions and provides some support for these needs.
Other amenities at Brookdale Bath include a barber and beauty salon and various social and recreational programs aimed at enhancing quality of life. The secured community structure and purposeful design help residents feel safe and reduce confusion for individuals with cognitive impairments.
For transportation, Brookdale Bath offers complimentary services for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as outings and shopping. This allows residents to maintain connections with their local community and access healthcare as needed.
Resident and family feedback for Brookdale Bath is mixed. Many appreciate the community's clean environment, the availability of diverse activities, and the generally friendly and attentive staff, especially among active and self-sufficient residents. Communication between management and families is frequently noted as clear and responsive. However, some concerns are reported regarding chronic understaffing, slow response times to resident needs, inconsistencies in medication management, and challenges for more frail or high-needs residents. Families considering Brookdale Bath are encouraged to inquire specifically about staff ratios and care availability to ensure their loved one's needs can be appropriately met.
Costs at this community start at $3,125 and range up to $5,367. The average price in the community is $4,369, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,102. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
