Brookdale Central Paradise Valley is a senior living community situated in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility offers specialized memory care as its primary service, along with additional assisted living and senior living accommodations. Brookdale Central Paradise Valley provides tailored care plans for each resident, with a focus on supporting individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The community is equipped with secured access and environments specifically designed to accommodate memory loss, including structured indoor and outdoor walking paths to encourage safe mobility. The facility is bilingual, supporting both English and Spanish-speaking residents, and offers an inclusive social environment with various clubs, group activities, and communities.
Care and medical support at Brookdale Central Paradise Valley include 24-hour supervision, ambulatory care, incontinence care, and fitness programs. Assistance is available for all activities of daily living: residents requiring full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, or toileting receive support from trained staff. Specialized medical resources include on-site services from optometrists and podiatrists, medication management, and diabetes care. The facility also offers a barber/beauty salon to support personal grooming needs and organizes yoga and chair yoga sessions to promote wellness and flexibility. Social programming includes diverse activities and clubs designed to engage residents at various levels of cognitive and physical ability.
Transportation services at Brookdale Central Paradise Valley are provided for both medical and non-medical purposes. Residents have access to complimentary transportation for scheduled outings and appointments, while transportation at cost is available for needs that fall outside standard services. This support aims to facilitate access to healthcare providers, personal errands, and recreational activities beyond the facility.
Resident and family reviews indicate positive experiences with aspects such as friendly staff, a strong sense of community, diverse activities, and efforts by administration and maintenance teams to create a welcoming environment. The dining program and pet-friendly policies are also frequently mentioned. However, concerns have been raised regarding staffing shortages, high turnover, slow response times, inconsistencies in housekeeping or food service, and occasional issues with communication and management. Facility features such as a koi pond and pool are appreciated by some, although others remark on the building’s institutional feel and occasional maintenance needs. Reports vary regarding the quality of memory care and overall supervision, with some residents and families citing specific gaps in attentiveness or support.
Overall, Brookdale Central Paradise Valley combines a range of care services, medical resources, and amenities designed to support older adults—particularly those facing memory-related conditions—with a variety of activity options and personalized support, while also facing ongoing challenges related to staffing and service consistency.
Costs at this community start at $3,700 and range up to $6,120. The average price in the community is $4,910, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,290. The cost of memory care 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.
