Brookdale Olympia West, located in Olympia, Washington, is an assisted living community designed to support residents with daily activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, all available with full assistance as needed. While some public web sources note that memory care is not provided, multiple reviews from residents and families reference experiences with memory-care services and related support needs. The community is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood near West Olympia, just minutes from shopping centers, medical offices, restaurants, and the Capital Medical Center, allowing residents convenient access to essential services and amenities in the area.
The facility offers a robust array of amenities, including restaurant-style dining with a rotating menu of nutritious, chef-prepared meals served three times daily in an inviting community dining room. Residents can also enjoy a private dining area for family gatherings and special occasions. Housekeeping and linen services are provided on a regular schedule, helping residents maintain a comfortable and tidy living environment. Brookdale Olympia West features several common areas, such as a cozy fireside living room, a library with a diverse selection of books and periodicals, a beauty/barber salon, and landscaped outdoor spaces, including a secure courtyard and walking paths for relaxation or light exercise.
A variety of structured social, educational, and recreational activities are scheduled daily, catering to a range of interests and abilities. Activities may include arts and crafts, exercise classes, gardening, movie nights, group outings to local attractions, holiday parties, and live entertainment. Some programs are tailored to specific groups within the community, such as men's or women's clubs and special interest gatherings, ensuring residents can connect with peers who share similar hobbies.
Medication management and the development of personalized care plans are part of the available services, with care associates on-site 24/7 to assist with needs as they arise. Staff coordinate with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to adjust care plans as needs change. Wellness checks and ongoing health monitoring are also part of the community’s approach to supporting residents’ overall well-being.
Accommodations at Brookdale Olympia West include a selection of private and companion suites, each with its own private bathroom, emergency response system, individually controlled heating, and ample closet space. Apartments are designed for safety and accessibility, with features such as grab bars and step-in showers. Residents are encouraged to personalize their living spaces with familiar furnishings and décor to create a sense of home.
Resident and family feedback highlights strengths such as attentive and compassionate care from individual staff members, frequent updates, and a generally clean environment. However, concerns about staffing levels, delays in meeting care needs, administrative responsiveness, and communication are also noted, with some families reporting dissatisfaction related to maintenance, transitions, and overall value compared to cost. Visitors are encouraged to evaluate the facility based on their individual requirements and expectations of care. As of mid-2024, there have been no significant new developments at Brookdale Olympia West reported in public sources.
Costs at this community start at $3,710 and range up to $5,855. The average price in the community is $4,782, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,297. 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.
