Brookdale Goodlettsville is a senior living community located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The facility primarily offers memory care services and is designed specifically to support residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Assisted living services are also available to residents who require support with daily activities but do not need the full scope of memory care. The building and its programs are tailored to accommodate individuals experiencing memory loss, with secure indoor and outdoor environments, dedicated walking paths, and layouts intended to minimize confusion and enhance safety.
Brookdale Goodlettsville provides a wide range of health and support services. The memory care program includes structured daily routines, personalized care plans, and staff trained in dementia care techniques. Caregivers assist with all activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Incontinence care and ambulatory support are available, ensuring residents' changing needs are met promptly. Nursing staff are present, and the facility offers medication management, diabetes care, wound care, as well as occupational and physical therapy on-site. Hospice care is available for residents with advanced health needs. The facility operates as a secured community, limiting resident exit to provide an extra layer of safety.
Amenities at Brookdale Goodlettsville include an on-site barber and beauty salon for personal grooming, and access to indoor and outdoor walking paths to promote exercise and well-being. Residents can participate in yoga classes and join various clubs and community groups to encourage socialization. Laundry and dry cleaning services provide support for personal items, and housekeeping is included to maintain resident quarters.
For transportation needs, Brookdale Goodlettsville offers complimentary transportation for scheduled outings and medical appointments, as well as transportation at cost for other trips as required. This service is intended to help residents attend medical appointments, run errands, or participate in community activities outside the facility.
Resident and family feedback highlights a mix of experiences. Many commend the staff for their compassion, individualized care, and engagement with residents through meaningful activities. Staff are frequently described as attentive, with several reviewers noting positive emotional support extended to both residents and family members during challenging times. However, concerns are noted regarding staff consistency, particularly related to staffing shortages, turnover, and overnight care. Some family members also cite issues involving cleanliness, oversight of personal hygiene, communication gaps, and missing belongings. Food portions and general facility management have also received criticism from some reviewers, especially after ownership changes.
Families considering Brookdale Goodlettsville should assess both its strengths in attentive, engaged caregiving and the challenges reported with staffing and service consistency. Reviewing recent experiences and maintaining open lines of communication with the facility may help ensure resident needs are met effectively.
Costs at this community start at $3,105 and range up to $4,705. The average price in the community is $3,905, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,286. 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.
