Brookdale Mount Vernon, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is an assisted living and memory care community designed to support older adults with a range of daily living and health needs. The residence provides both assisted living services and a secured memory care program specifically for individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents have access to assistance with essential daily activities including full support for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management is available, along with care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and wound care, and incontinence support. Brookdale Mount Vernon is staffed by licensed nurses and offers physical and occupational therapy within the community, as well as hospice care coordination if needed.
The community is equipped with safety and design features tailored for those living with memory loss, including secured entrances and exits, memory-care specific programming, and indoor walking paths that allow residents to move safely within the building. Brookdale Mount Vernon features a designed memory-care only community, providing structured activities and therapeutic interventions through clubs, communities, and spaces that foster engagement—such as a dedicated chapel for spiritual needs and a barber/beauty salon for grooming amenities. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided to ensure personal items are regularly maintained.
For transportation, Brookdale Mount Vernon offers both complimentary and fee-based options. These services are provided to enable residents’ access to medical appointments as well as non-medical destinations, supporting both health needs and personal interests beyond the community.
Additional wellness activities, such as yoga, contribute to residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing, supporting flexibility, balance, and relaxation.
Family and resident reviews generally reflect positive experiences with Brookdale Mount Vernon’s care quality and environment. Reviewers highlight the professionalism and responsiveness of staff, the community’s clean and welcoming atmosphere, and the attentive support provided during challenging transitions like hospice care. The move-in process is often described as smooth, with staff offering guidance for residents and families. Activities programming receives mixed notes—many appreciate an engaging variety, while some would like to see increased resident participation. Occasional concerns have been noted about staffing levels and response times, particularly during periods of high demand, and there are remarks about costs and add-on fees. Nonetheless, most families view the care as reliable and personalized, with the setting considered comfortable and supportive for elders requiring assisted living or memory care services.
Costs at this community start at $3,395 and range up to $3,858. The average price in the community is $3,626, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,872. 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.
