Brookdale Place Willowbrook is a nursing home facility located in Houston, Texas, specializing in skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory care services. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 2009, the facility houses 67 residents and supports both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The facility accepts individuals with psychiatric conditions, provides hospice services, and is equipped to meet a range of complex medical and functional needs. Brookdale Place Willowbrook offers full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring that residents who require significant support with personal care receive appropriate assistance.
The medical and therapeutic services at Brookdale Place Willowbrook are comprehensive. Residents have access to regular nurse practitioner (NP), primary care provider (PCP), and psychiatrist rounding. There is on-site wound care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and a dedicated therapy room. Pharmacy services, x-ray capabilities, audiology, and dental services are also part of the facility’s offerings. In-house pharmacy and attending psychiatrist services support a range of medical and behavioral health needs, and podiatry is available for ongoing foot care. The staff includes trained nurses available to manage medications and coordinate with external specialists as needed. The facility is also able to accommodate resident/family counseling and supports structured activities through clubs and communities. Recreational and wellness options include a barber/beauty salon, fitness and yoga programs, and laundry/dry cleaning services.
Memory care programming is designed to provide specialized support for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, using personalized routines and safety measures. The community emphasizes medication management and supervision, while also providing structured activities to maintain cognitive and physical engagement. Brookdale Place Willowbrook is set up to promote resident involvement in daily social, educational, and recreational activities, including restaurant-style dining and organized social events.
Family and resident reviews of Brookdale Place Willowbrook show a mixed track record for the quality and consistency of care. Positive experiences reported highlight caring staff, good teamwork, and effective rehabilitation programs, particularly during challenging periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Some families describe clear communication and reliable attention to resident needs. However, a number of families and residents have expressed concerns about unmet basic care, including delays in medication and meals, cleanliness and hygiene issues, lapses in pain management, and high staff-to-resident ratios impacting response times. Reports of missing personal items, documentation errors, and issues with respect to care preferences underline the importance of vigilant family involvement. These varied experiences indicate that the environment and quality of care at Brookdale Place Willowbrook may be inconsistent, with feedback commonly centering on the importance of staff attentiveness and clear communication. As of mid-2024, there have been no significant changes announced in the facility’s operations.
Costs at this community start at $2,115 and range up to $6,920. The average price in the community is $4,518, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,670. The cost of nursing homes 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.
