Brookdale Woodward Estates is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bowie, Maryland. The facility provides support for seniors who require assistance with activities of daily living, as well as specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents have access to dining services, various wellness programs, and a range of organized social activities. The community environment is designed to promote safety, comfort, and engagement for all residents.

Care services at Brookdale Woodward Estates are comprehensive and tailored to individual needs. The facility offers 12-16 hour nursing coverage, ensuring that residents have access to nursing assessments, care planning, and health monitoring throughout the daytime and evening hours. Licensed nurses supervise medication management, administer wound care, provide diabetic care including blood glucose monitoring, and oversee incontinence and ambulatory care needs. Occupational and physical therapy services are available onsite to help residents maintain mobility and independence, with a designated therapy room for personalized treatment programs. The facility is also able to accommodate full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for residents who require total support with these daily activities.

Medical and specialized support services include coordination with hospice care for residents facing advanced illness, and collaboration with podiatry professionals for foot care needs. Mental wellness programs are offered to support emotional health, and the facility can accept individuals with certain psychiatric conditions. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided to ensure residents’ clothing and linens are maintained. There is a barber and beauty salon available on the premises, offering grooming and personal care options. Clubs and community social groups, as well as yoga classes, further promote resident engagement, wellness, and social connection within the community.

Transportation services at Brookdale Woodward Estates include non-medical transportation arrangements. These services are intended to support residents’ access to community outings, shopping trips, or participation in external activities and appointments outside the facility, as arranged by staff.

Family and resident reviews commonly highlight the environment, the breadth of activity offerings, and the friendliness and presence of much of the staff. Many describe staff members as attentive and supportive, providing a sense of community and facilitating comfortable transitions during challenging times such as the COVID pandemic. The administration and select nurses receive positive recognition for their efforts in fostering individualized care and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently commend the facility’s robust calendar of activities—including music, outings, wellness-related classes like yoga, and opportunities for family involvement. Meals are generally considered to be of good quality and ample in portion, though there are occasional requests for expanded variety and closer attention to dietary restrictions like those for diabetes.

Some concerns expressed by residents and families pertain to inconsistent staff responsiveness, particularly regarding responses to call bells and the availability of assistance during evening hours. Delay in personal care support, especially with toileting or changing, has been noted as a point of frustration in a subset of reviews. While many staff members receive high praise, some families report variability in staff training and engagement. Cost and periodic fee increases without a corresponding improvement in staffing or services are also mentioned. Overall, Brookdale Woodward Estates appears to provide a supportive, engaging environment with a wide range of care options, while suggestions for improvement focus on staffing consistency, enhanced training, and continued commitment to individualized resident care.

Costs at this community start at $3,400 and range up to $6,000. The average price in the community is $5,410, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,591. 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.