1 / 5Families describe Brookdale College Square as a memory care community where residents with Alzheimer's or dementia receive attentive, personalized support and stay engaged through daily activities. Multiple reviewers highlight caring staff members by name, describing hands-on attention during medical crises and even end-of-life care. Reviews are uniformly positive, with several families crediting the community for easing the transition into a higher level of care.
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Brookdale College Square is a memory care community in Overland Park, Kansas, designed for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community offers a person-centered approach with support for dining, mobility, and daily activities tailored to each resident's unique needs.
The community operates under the Clare Bridge® program, which structures each day around familiar routines and gentle activities to help residents feel secure and confident. Staff learn residents' interests, preferences and strengths to provide guidance that feels natural. As cognitive needs progress, the community emphasizes comfort and connection through sensory experiences such as music, pet visits, and calming scents.
Dining is central to daily life at the community, with dementia-friendly menus served in a calming atmosphere designed to reduce distractions and encourage conversation. Residents may participate in light meal preparation activities like folding napkins or arranging centerpieces. The culinary team creates meals enhanced with Signature Seasonings, focusing on flavor and wellness.
The community supports engagement through activities including yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. Families can stay connected through virtual scrapbooks that share milestones and everyday moments. Brookdale College Square also offers a Personal Solutions program that delivers personal care items and household goods directly to residents' units, with orders easily placed by email and included on monthly billing.
Staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the community emphasizes building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging among residents and families.
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Marcia Bray Shepherd
Jun 2026
My mom has been living at Brookdale College Square for about 7 months now. Every staff member is kind and caring and patient with my mom. She is a challenging dementia patient and they take everything in stride. I feel she is very well- cared for there and would recommend this facility.
Deb Clem-Buckert
Jun 2026
We've had an excellent experience here. We were hesitant to move my Dad, despite the fact that he needed more assistance than we could provide at home. He didn't want to move, but he was starting to wander off during the day, and it was no longer safe to keep him at home. The past year, he's really thrived. He loves his apartment and Brookdale has a homey feel that makes him feel comfortable. There are lots of activities and he participates daily. The staff is friendly, caring and attentive. They keep a close eye on him medically and are all great in a crisis (he had to go the hospital and they took care of everything). As a caregiver, I felt stressed as my Dad's Alzheimers progressed. I feel relieved to know that he's happy and well supported by a team who really cares.
Daniel Ashley
Jan 2026
My grandpa-in-law, Al, held a very special place in our hearts and in the hearts of so many throughout the Independence community. He was deeply loved by his family, friends, and countless past clients. My wife and I are in real estate, and even today we still run into people who immediately know exactly who Grandpa and Grandma were, simply because of their long-standing local business, Evans Plumbing. That alone says so much about the life they lived and the reputation they built. Grandpa was a businessman at heart and truly understood people and customer service. He was incredibly smart, quick to make friends wherever he went, and always eager to help. During renovations on our properties, it was not uncommon for me to pull up and see his old plumbing truck parked out front early in the morning. He was not contracted to do a thing, yet there he was, working alongside our contractors. They grew to know him well and often told me stories of Grandpa giving advice, questioning a method, or offering insight that only a well-trained, experienced eye like his could provide. That was Grandpa Al. Helpful, curious, engaged, and proud of good work. After retirement, Grandpa’s words slowly began to fade. Communication became harder, and eventually his speech gave way to his familiar expressions, his occasional laughter, and his warm, friendly smile. When he reached the point of needing full-time care, his final home became Brookdale College Square. What we found there truly exceeded our expectations. Every time we visited, Grandpa was involved in something. He attended worship services, participated in crafts, played games, shared meals, and made new friends. It brought us comfort to see him surrounded by community and purpose. We especially loved seeing a TV nearby playing his favorite John Wayne movies, a small detail that meant the world to our family. During Grandpa’s final moments, nurse after nurse came into his room to say their goodbyes. Each one spoke through tears about how he was one of their favorites. Even without words, Grandpa had formed genuine connections and left a lasting impact on their hearts, just as he did everywhere else in his life. Witnessing that was both heartbreaking and incredibly comforting. Thank you to the entire Brookdale College Square team for caring for our loved one with compassion, dignity, and love. You treated him as family during his final days, and that is something we will never forget. This community completely changed my perspective on the stigma often associated with nursing homes. If you are considering a place for your loved one, they will be in wonderful hands here. This is a truly special place with amazing staff and a caring, active community.
patty leever
Nov 2025
I am so impressed with how happy the residents are there every time I come for bible stories. I am also very impressed with how wonderful Pamela, Amber and Carolyn are doing activities with them. You can sure tell how much they love the residents because of their caring attitude toward them when we are there for bible stories and to see what activities they have planned. They are a wonderful example of kindness and caring for the older ones.
Teresa Self
Aug 2025
Brookdale College Square has been a wonderful place for my dad. Choosing a higher level of care has been difficult and the staff here has made it a lot easier. Andrea and Amanda in administration have been amazing and very accommodating. Nate goes out of his way to care for my dad and make sure that he is loved and cared for. One of the best things about Brookdale College Square is the activities. I was very concerned that he would be bored and not have a lot of interaction. The activity director, Pam, and Amber go to great lengths to make sure that all of the residents have engaging, thought-provoking activities and they treat them with such great respect. I don't worry so much about my dad knowing that he is in such a great community.
Brookdale College Square offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Brookdale College Square is located at 11000 Oakmont St in Overland Park, Kansas.
Families describe Brookdale College Square as a memory care community where residents with Alzheimer's or dementia receive attentive, personalized support and stay engaged through daily activities. Multiple reviewers highlight caring staff members by name, describing hands-on attention during medical crises and even end-of-life care. Reviews are uniformly positive, with several families crediting the community for easing the transition into a higher level of care.
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