Brookdale Western Hills is an assisted living community located in Temple, Texas. The facility provides support primarily for older adults who require assistance with daily living activities but wish to maintain a level of independence within a residential setting. At Brookdale Western Hills, residents receive help with essential activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and medication management. The care team includes nurses and trained caregivers who are available to provide personal care assistance and ambulatory care. While wound care and incontinence care are available to those who need them, memory care services for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are not offered at this location.

The community offers a range of amenities designed to support residents’ well-being, comfort, and social engagement. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, a library, a barber and beauty salon with podiatry services, a fitness area for daily exercise, and enclosed courtyards for secure outdoor activities. Residents have access to laundry and dry-cleaning services, medication support, diabetes care, and assistance with activities of daily living for those requiring full assistance. Social and recreational clubs, group activities, and fitness programs help foster engagement and a sense of community. In addition, pharmacy (Rx) services are available to support medication needs.

Resident and family reviews generally reflect positive experiences with the quality of care and the professionalism of the staff, noting a warm, home-like environment and a sense of safety within the community. Many appreciate the personalized, graduated approach to care and regular assessments to ensure support is tailored to each individual’s needs. Residents also express satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals, as well as the opportunities for independence and socialization. Some feedback points to high costs and occasional lapses in communication or responsiveness, as well as calls for improved cleanliness in select areas. There have also been concerns regarding staffing and management raised by at least one former employee, though these are less commonly cited among families and residents. No major renovations or changes have been announced as of June 2024. Overall, Brookdale Western Hills seeks to provide a secure and supportive environment for assisted living in the Temple community.

Costs at this community start at $2,895 and range up to $3,460. The average price in the community is $3,178, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,474. 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.