Brookdale Wake Forest is an assisted-living and memory care community located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The facility serves older adults who require various levels of personal assistance, including those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Residents at Brookdale Wake Forest receive individualized care plans tailored to their needs, with staff available to help with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, including for those who need full assistance. In addition to standard assisted living support, the community offers a secure memory care section designed specifically for residents with memory loss, featuring specialized staff training and accommodations such as an enclosed courtyard and memory-focused programming.
Medical and care services at Brookdale Wake Forest include 12-16 hour nursing coverage, medication management, wound care, diabetes care, and incontinence care. Health professionals such as nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and podiatrists work with residents, and there is coordination of hospice services if needed. The facility also accommodates residents with mental wellness needs and accepts individuals with psychiatric conditions. For therapy and wellness, the community offers a mental wellness program, fitness center, yoga and chair yoga classes, and brain fitness activities through Dakim. Residents can benefit from ambulatory care and receive help with laundry or dry cleaning.
Amenities at Brookdale Wake Forest feature a barber/beauty salon, restaurant-style meals, regular clubs and community events, and an activity schedule designed to support both cognitive and physical engagement. Social and recreational spaces are structured to foster a sense of community, which is particularly valued by residents and their families. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available, supporting residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents living in memory care benefit from environments and routines intended to enhance familiarity and safety, with personalized attention in daily care.
Transportation services at Brookdale Wake Forest are offered for non-medical purposes, allowing residents to arrange for transit to shopping, local outings, or appointments outside the facility. These services are intended to support residents’ independence and enhance their quality of daily life by facilitating access to community resources or social engagements.
Feedback from residents and families indicates that Brookdale Wake Forest is recognized for its warm and caring environment, with many praising the staff’s friendliness and compassion, especially in the memory care unit. Personal care and daily activities are highlighted as strengths, and the sense of community allows many residents to thrive emotionally and socially. However, reviews point to opportunities for improvement in building maintenance and cleanliness, consistency in administrative operations, and dietary offerings. Staff turnover in the memory care area has also been noted as a concern affecting care continuity at times. Despite these challenges, many families express satisfaction with the quality of care and the peace of mind the facility provides for their loved ones.
Costs at this community start at $4,525 and range up to $6,260. The average price in the community is $5,545, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,530. 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.
