Brookdale Fort Wayne is a senior living community located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that provides both assisted living and memory care services. The facility is designed to support older adults who require varying levels of personal care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Those needing full assistance with these activities can receive hands-on support from trained staff. The community also offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, featuring secured environments such as enclosed courtyards and a wander guard or similar system to help ensure resident safety. Staff members receive specialized memory care training to manage and support residents with cognitive impairments.

Medical and care support at Brookdale Fort Wayne includes access to licensed nursing staff for 12 to 16 hours daily to address routine clinical needs, medication management, and health monitoring. The facility provides care for residents with diabetes, including support for monitoring and management, as well as incontinence and ambulatory care. A mental wellness program is available, focusing on residents’ emotional and psychological well-being. The staff can also communicate in Spanish, aiding Spanish-speaking residents in their daily care.

Residents benefit from a range of amenities designed for comfort, engagement, and well-being. These include a barber and beauty salon, fitness programs tailored to varied abilities, indoor and outdoor walking paths, secured community features for safety, and landscaped areas such as an enclosed courtyard. Social engagement is encouraged through various clubs and community activities, with a robust calendar of events, games, crafts, and outings to promote interaction and fulfillment among residents.

For transportation, Brookdale Fort Wayne offers both complimentary and arranged services for non-medical needs, such as local outings, shopping trips, or social events. These transportation services help ensure residents can remain active in the surrounding community and attend appointments and activities outside the facility when needed.

Feedback from residents and families typically highlights the facility’s cleanliness, friendly and approachable staff, and the variety of engaging activities, particularly in the assisted living and memory care areas. Staff are noted for their compassionate handling of behavioral challenges, an important element for dementia care. While there are mixed reviews regarding meal quality and some concerns expressed over billing transparency, the overall sentiment is that Brookdale Fort Wayne maintains a supportive environment with a focus on resident safety, programming, and communication. Prospective residents are encouraged to consider the facility’s physical layout, ongoing improvements, and policies related to pricing and care levels to ensure a good fit for their needs and preferences.

Costs at this community start at $2,275 and range up to $3,615. The average price in the community is $3,350, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,124. 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.