Brookdale Great Bend is an assisted living community in Great Bend, Kansas, offering personalized support that balances independence with assistance for daily living activities. The community has earned specialization in support services for those struggling with depression, with trained caregivers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Daily life at Brookdale Great Bend is structured around the Optimum Life program, which helps residents define meaningful goals based on personal interests and passions. The community offers yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games to keep body and mind engaged. Residents enjoy personal housekeeping, laundry services, and freshly prepared meals crafted with input from the community, featuring whole grains, lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, and low-sodium options to support both taste preferences and therapeutic diet needs.
Great Bend offers abundant recreation and cultural opportunities within reach of the community. Nearby attractions include the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo and Raptor Center, Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area for scenic views and fishing, the Kansas Oil and Gas Museum, Barton County Historical Museum and Village, the historic Great Bend Community Theatre, and multiple parks including Brit Spaugh Park and Nature Trail. Annual community events such as the Great Bend Airfest and Summer Street Stroll provide connection with neighbors, and residents can enjoy local golf courses as well.
On-site amenities include a range of indoor and social activities such as manicure services, dominoes, Saturday movie matinees, and dining experiences where residents shape menus and enjoy comfort foods. The community is located in the heart of Great Bend, near top-notch healthcare facilities including Great Bend Regional Hospital and Veterans Memorial Park, which features a scenic lake with fishing and kayaking.
A Personal Solutions program allows residents to order household and personal care items such as toothpaste, hygiene products, hearing aid batteries, and paper towels, which are delivered directly to their door in discreet packaging with free delivery and charges applied to monthly billing. Residents can set up recurring monthly shipments or place one-time orders by email.
