Brookdale Meridian is a senior living community located in Meridian, Mississippi, offering a range of care options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and senior living services. This facility is designed to support older adults with varying levels of independence, providing assistance tailored to individual needs. Residents who require support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, or toileting, can receive full assistance from trained staff. The community also offers specialized services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia within its memory care program.
Medical support and personal care at Brookdale Meridian encompasses 12-16 hour nursing coverage, with registered nurses and licensed practical nurses available to oversee resident health needs and manage medication. The facility offers wound care, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care, ensuring residents with complex medical requirements receive appropriate attention. There is access to therapies, including occupational and physical therapy, provided as needed. Hospice care is available for residents requiring end-of-life support. Additional healthcare programming includes a mental wellness program and an on-site wellness center designed to promote overall health.
Amenities within the community include a barber and beauty salon with regularly scheduled services, a yoga program, and a fitness center where residents can participate in various fitness programs tailored to their abilities. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available to all residents, as are medication management and assistance with day-to-day personal care. The facility also supports residents' social and emotional wellness through clubs, communities, and a schedule of activities and outings.
Brookdale Meridian provides transportation services that include transportation arrangement for non-medical purposes and complimentary transportation for residents. These options allow residents to attend medical appointments, run errands, or engage in off-site activities organized by the community, supporting both medical and non-medical transportation needs.
Reviews from residents and family members generally highlight the facility’s attentive and knowledgeable staff, well-maintained environment, spacious accommodations, and variety of social and recreational opportunities. Many appreciate the smooth transition process and say the staff are welcoming and considerate. Active social programs and a supportive community environment are regularly noted. However, some concerns raised in individual reviews include pricing and additional fees, food quality, isolated incidents of cleanliness issues, inconsistency in care routines within memory care, and occasional dissatisfaction with management or staff responsiveness. Most residents and families report a positive experience, describing a safe, supportive setting with personalized care, but prospective residents may wish to consider the noted areas of concern. As of June 2024, there are no significant recent changes or developments at Brookdale Meridian.
Costs at this community start at $2,750 and range up to $3,295. The average price in the community is $2,800, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,068. 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.
