Brookdale Orange Park is a senior living community located in Orange Park, Florida. The facility specializes in assisted living as its primary care type and offers additional services in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Residents have access to support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, with varying levels of assistance based on individual needs. Brookdale Orange Park provides amenities including restaurant-style dining, regular activities, an enclosed courtyard, and an on-site barber and beauty salon. Residents can also access a clinic for medical needs and on-site therapy services.
Care and medical support at Brookdale Orange Park encompass 12-16 hour nursing coverage, medication management, diabetes care, ambulatory care, and incontinence care. The facility supports a mental wellness program, accepts residents with psychiatric issues, and offers specialized memory care programming with secure environments. There is also access to podiatry services and various forms of therapy. Staff assist residents with full assistance for bathing, dressing, and toileting, and offer some physical assistance during meals. These services are designed to maintain residents' safety, health, and dignity, particularly for those requiring comprehensive support or managing chronic health conditions.
For transportation needs, Brookdale Orange Park arranges both complimentary and scheduled transportation services. These include transportation arrangements for non-medical purposes such as shopping or outings and free transport for medical appointments. The intention is to ensure that residents have reliable access to necessary healthcare services as well as opportunities for community engagement outside the facility.
Resident and family feedback presents a mixed perspective on the services and care at Brookdale Orange Park. Some reviewers highlight friendly and professional staff, timely communication, well-maintained living spaces, and an engaging management team. Others raise concerns about the frequency of short staffing, staff turnover, communication delays, and the adequacy of medication management and care responsiveness, especially within memory care. Additional feedback includes reports of unclean conditions, inconsistent food quality, and limited activity variety. While there are positive experiences related to particular staff members and individual interactions, reviewers suggest potential residents and families inquire thoroughly about staffing, training, and resident oversight before choosing Brookdale Orange Park. As of mid-2024, there have been no major recent changes or new developments publicly announced related to the facility.
Costs at this community start at $2,700 and range up to $3,775. The average price in the community is $3,665, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,337. 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.