Brookdale Meridian, located in Haslett, Michigan, is a senior living community that specializes in memory care, with additional assisted living services available. The community primarily serves residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, offering a secured environment designed specifically to accommodate memory loss. Brookdale Meridian provides individualized care plans tailored to the needs of each resident, with full assistance available for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. To support medical and health needs, the facility offers diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, medication management, and access to services such as nursing, podiatry, optometry, therapy, and hospice coordination. The community also accepts residents with psychiatric issues and features multilingual support, including English, Spanish, and Chinese, as well as religious support for Catholic residents.
The facility is equipped with amenities such as secured indoor walking paths designed for memory-care residents, a therapy room, and a barber/beauty salon for grooming needs. Social engagement and wellness are fostered through clubs and communities, fitness programs, a variety of creative activities, and yoga, including chair yoga. Activities programming includes opportunities for social interaction and personal enrichment, though resident feedback suggests that the variety and frequency of activities can vary. Restaurant-style dining is provided, with flexible meal options to accommodate different nutritional needs and preferences. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available to maintain resident comfort and hygiene.
Brookdale Meridian offers transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes at cost, allowing residents to attend appointments, run errands, or participate in off-site activities as needed. This service is intended to support residents’ independence and access to community resources beyond the facility.
According to residents and family feedback, the environment at Brookdale Meridian is generally described as welcoming, home-like, and staffed by knowledgeable, empathetic caregivers. Reviews highlight the cleanliness of shared spaces, range of activities, and responsive management and staff. Nonetheless, some concerns have been noted regarding lapses in housekeeping, supervision, and coordination of medical care, as well as occasional understaffing and facility age. Despite these challenges, families often report peace of mind regarding the safety and individualized care of their loved ones, citing strong social engagement opportunities, flexible dining, and the dedication of staff as positive aspects of the community. As of June 2024, there have been no significant changes to the services or operations of Brookdale Meridian publicly reported.
Costs at this community start at $3,800 and range up to $5,900. The average price in the community is $4,850, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,187. 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.
