Brookdale Lake Brazos - Waco is a senior living facility located in Waco, Texas, providing assisted living and memory care services. The community is situated near the lake, offering residents a setting with maintained grounds and accessible outdoor areas. Individuals living at Brookdale Lake Brazos receive personalized care and support with daily activities, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The memory care program is designed for individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss, featuring specially designed spaces and routines to accommodate their needs and enhance safety.

Medical and wellness support at Brookdale Lake Brazos includes access to 12-16 hour nursing coverage, routine visits from nurses, and medication management. Additional care offerings extend to wound care, diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and hospice services when required. Onsite therapies, such as physical and occupational therapy, are available to residents needing rehabilitation or ongoing support with mobility or activities of daily living. Physicians, dental care, podiatry, and pharmacy (Rx) services are coordinated as needed, supporting comprehensive medical management.

Mental wellness programming is incorporated, along with social and recreational clubs, a wellness center, and access to a fitness center for residents. The community also features amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and dining with varied meal options. Activities include yoga, arts and crafts, social events, trips, and spiritual services. While activity engagement is generally robust, some residents and families have noted a desire for more memory care-specific programming.

Transportation arrangements are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. The facility offers complimentary transportation and helps arrange travel for residents’ medical appointments, errands, or outings, promoting continued engagement in the local community and access to essential services.

Feedback from residents and families highlights the caring and compassionate attitude of the staff, a wide range of activities for assisted living, and an environment where individuals feel included and valued. Some areas for improvement mentioned in reviews include occasional maintenance issues, communication delays, and the need for enhanced engagement and staffing in memory care. Despite these challenges, families generally recommend Brookdale Lake Brazos for its dedication to preserving resident dignity and offering a community-oriented environment.

Costs at this community start at $3,060 and range up to $3,773. The average price in the community is $3,416, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,579. 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.