Brookdale Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California, offers assisted living and memory care on a single campus, with services that adjust as residents' needs change. The community provides 24-hour on-site staff available for emergencies and daily support.
Residents receive assistance with medications, dressing, bathing, housekeeping, and meals. Basic utilities and maintenance are typically included. The assisted living experience emphasizes personalized support and independence, while the memory care program, called Clare Bridge, uses a person-centered approach for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Caregivers balance assistance with independence, delivering service with compassion and respect.
The community offers a range of activities and programs including yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. Memory care includes calming sensory experiences such as music, pet visits, and soothing scents. Residents can participate in activities like a baking club, movie nights, and book clubs. The culinary team creates personalized menus using whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh ingredients, with dementia-friendly options available in memory care.
Garden Grove offers convenient access to Orange County Public Transit with a bus stop outside the community, plus proximity to healthcare facilities and shopping. Nearby attractions include the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove Regional Park with walking paths and picnic areas, the Festival Amphitheatre for concerts and performances, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, and museums including the Garden Grove Historical Society and Museum and the Stanley Ranch Museum.
Additional services include a Personal Solutions program allowing residents to order personal items like toiletries and hygiene products for delivery to their door, with orders charged to their monthly bill. Families can stay connected through a virtual scrapbook feature in memory care to share life updates and milestones.