Brookdale Oakwood is a senior living community located in Dayton, Ohio, offering both assisted living and memory care services. The facility is designed to support older adults who need help with daily living activities while also providing specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Brookdale Oakwood features both private and shared accommodations and is equipped with secure areas for residents requiring memory support. In addition to dining services and common indoor and outdoor spaces, the community offers recreational and social opportunities to promote resident engagement.
Residents at Brookdale Oakwood have access to various care and medical support services. Nursing staff are present for 12-16 hours each day, and licensed nurses oversee medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence support. The community provides full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Onsite therapy services include occupational and physical therapy, a therapy room, and a wellness center. Wound care is available for residents requiring this level of assistance, and hospice care can be arranged as needed. Mental wellness programs, along with clubs and activity groups, are offered to foster social interaction and cognitive stimulation. The memory care program is purposefully developed to support individuals with cognitive impairment, emphasizing safety and personalized routines.
Other amenities include an onsite barber/beauty salon for personal grooming, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and a pharmacy for the convenience of residents. Fitness programs—including yoga and chair yoga—are available, aimed at improving physical health and mobility. Brookdale Oakwood is equipped to assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals and provides ambulatory care for those who are mobile but may still need some supervision or support.
For transportation, Brookdale Oakwood offers both complimentary transportation and transportation arrangement services. These options support residents with travel to offsite medical appointments and non-medical destinations such as shopping or recreational trips, promoting independence and access to community resources.
Feedback from residents and families suggests that Brookdale Oakwood maintains a generally positive reputation for care quality and staff attentiveness, with many noting a home-like environment and proactive communication from caregivers and management. Residents often report strong engagement in activities, a clean and safe facility, and good staff-to-resident ratios. However, some reviews indicate areas for improvement, particularly for bedridden or higher-acuity residents and during periods of lower staffing. Families describe the facility as well-suited to those needing moderate care and engagement, with a welcoming environment and good Covid-19 precautions. Overall, Brookdale Oakwood may be a good fit for seniors with assisted living or memory care needs, particularly those looking for a smaller, community-focused setting.
Costs at this community start at $4,370 and range up to $5,215. The average price in the community is $4,792, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,114. 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.