Brookdale Union is an assisted living community located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The facility is designed to provide support for seniors who require assistance with daily activities while maintaining independence whenever possible. Residents at Brookdale Union have access to care services that include help with bathing, dressing, and toileting for those needing full assistance, while those who are independent with eating can maintain self-care in that regard. The community emphasizes a personalized approach to support, tailoring care plans to each resident’s individual needs.
Care and support at Brookdale Union feature a range of services. Nursing support is available for 12 to 16 hours each day, with trained nurses providing assistance with healthcare monitoring, medication management, and chronic condition care, including diabetes and incontinence care. Residents can also access ambulatory care services, and hospice services are available on-site for those who need end-of-life support. While the facility offers a mental wellness program and regular fitness programs, it does not provide memory care or skilled nursing services. The community also offers a secured environment for general safety. Multilingual care, including Spanish, and access to podiatry services, are available to support residents’ varied health needs.
Amenities at Brookdale Union include dining and meal programs—with the kitchen noted as accommodating to special requests—housekeeping and laundry or dry cleaning services, and access to a barber and beauty salon. Residents have the opportunity to participate in clubs and organized community events, promoting socialization and engagement. The community is described by residents and families as clean and well-maintained, with comfortable, if sometimes modest, accommodations. Reviews frequently mention a welcoming, home-like environment with professional, attentive, and kind staff who are responsive to residents’ and families’ concerns.
For transportation, Brookdale Union provides complimentary transportation services for residents’ medical appointments and other scheduled outings. Additionally, the facility assists with arranging non-medical transportation for errands, shopping, or social engagements as needed. These services are designed to help residents maintain access to the broader community and address day-to-day needs beyond the facility.
Overall, Brookdale Union offers a range of basic assisted living support and amenities in a well-regarded community setting, assisting residents with daily living tasks and promoting their overall wellbeing. Skilled nursing and memory care services are not part of the community’s offerings as of June 2024.
Costs at this community start at $2,195 and range up to $4,210. The average price in the community is $2,995, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,645. 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.
