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Brookdale Olympia East

616 Lilly Rd NE

3.2(12 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Community size
Fewer than 100 residents, per a reviewer
Care continuum
Offers independent living through skilled nursing on one campus
Payment transition note
One family reported issues transitioning to Medicaid coverage

What Families Think

Reviews for Brookdale Olympia East are sharply mixed: several families praise attentive, family-like staff and good food, while others describe serious lapses in communication, billing practices, and care quality. With a 3.2 average from just 12 reviews, experiences here appear to vary widely depending on staff and circumstances.

The Good

  • Staff described as friendly, attentive, and family-like
  • Meals well-regarded, served 7am to 7pm
  • Spacious, comfortable, quiet rooms
  • Small community, under 100 residents
  • Close to Lacey/Olympia medical services

The Bad

  • One report of family not notified of a resident's death for weeks
  • One report of resident discharged amid Medicaid transition concerns
  • Multiple mentions of poor communication from administration/finance
  • One report of inadequate response to a resident's declining health

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Brookdale Olympia East

Exceptional Senior Living

This is the time in your life to seize new opportunities and make the most of them. At Brookdale Olympia East, a retirement community offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, leave behind the chores of housekeeping, laundry and yard maintenance and use that newfound time to pursue a long-held passion. Re-ignite that busy social life you once enjoyed. Or learn something completely new. If you need a little assistance with managing your medications and other personal tasks, we’re here to help, but then we step out of the way so you can confidently get the most out of your day.

You worked hard, raised a family and earned a rewarding retirement. You spent decades taking care of others. Now, it’s your turn. You deserve the lifestyle upgrade awaiting you at Brookdale Olympia East, where you can do more than live longer — you can live better.

Live a Year-Round Vacation

Spend your morning perfecting your swing on any of the nearby 18-hole golf courses. Kick back and enjoy live music. Shop the day away. Our resort-style living is like having a year-round vacation and we want you to take full advantage of it.

Indulge your competitive streak in a rousing game of cards or board games. Take fitness classes to boost both your body and brain. Gather for mix-and-mingle socials, sing-alongs, movie nights or scenic drives. Venture in and around Olympia to shop, dine, explore its vibrant downtown or visit the historic Governor’s Mansion, the Olympia Farmers Market, Capitol Theater or the Bigelow House Museum. Your senior years should be spent living well, and Brookdale Olympia East is the place to help that happen.

Sophisticated Comfort and Convenience

Our home-like atmosphere and resort-style amenities are here to provide you with all the benefits of gracious living. Take a walk through our community and you’ll find the same comfort, beauty and privacy you’d find in your own home. Our common areas, such as the fireside living room and dining room are inviting places to socialize or to simply sit with good book and a cup of coffee. Gather with friends, neighbors and family in the flower-filled courtyard or stroll along the walking paths.

For your convenience, have your hair cut or styled in our beauty salon/barbershop, use the computers in the media room or visit the wellness center. We take care of housekeeping and the laundry, too. And if cooking and eating healthy have become too difficult, it’s time to hand over the spatula and retire. Take a seat and be served chef-prepared meals in our elegant, restaurant-style dining room.

Amenities

•    24 Hour Security System
•    Pet Friendly
•    Parking - Surface
•    Library
•    Beauty/Barber Shop
•    Courtyard and Garden
•    Private Dining Room
•    Walking Paths
•    Wi Fi Access Throughout
•    Landscaped Grounds
•    Fireside Living Room
•    Computer/Internet Access
•    Piano

You’ll choose your apartment from multiple floor plans, all of which have private bath, spacious storage and large windows to let in abundant natural light. You’ll also fill it with your favorite furniture, photos and cherished keepsakes so your home unmistakably reflects your unique style.

Senior Living Options

Independent Living

Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to trade in the worries of home ownership for the true comforts of home. You'll have apartment options to suit your style and plenty of opportunities to socialize.

Assisted Living

Assisted living provides a redefined independence through assistance and services like medication management and housekeeping. Your wellness is supported through collaborative care partnerships, and our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Memory Care

Our memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach that preserves identity and sense of self. Our secure communities provide a daily path of engagement that allows residents to flourish, even with advanced expressions of dementia.

Skilled Nursing

Our skilled nursing communities are here to help you throughout your journey to recovery. Whether you need a long-term stay or short term rehabilitation, we provide around-the-clock licensed nursing care in a supportive environment.

Health Care Services

Our home health agencies provide licensed in-home care to those who qualify, while our hospice care agencies provide peace and comfort when residents and families need it most.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

By offering multiple levels of care on the same campus, our continuing care retirement communities can help ensure you won't have to move away when transitioning to a new level of care.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Rooms
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

3.2overall · 12 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (12)

Scout Wilson

Jun 2026

via Google

You can tell a lot about a community by the way the staff interact with residents. This team is friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. Highly recommend.

Brian White

Jan 2024

via Google

A family member just got kicked out of here for violating smoking policies and behavior. He can be a challenging person, but we were repeatedly reassured that they could work with us and him. The timing is the most suspect. He is about to run out of cash and go onto medicaid. We have cash paid over 2 years (their requirement) with the understanding he could go on Medicaid after that. They drained his cash resources and left us with little options now. it seems like it was workable situation until it wasn't profitable. They are using corporate rule excuses, but that seems like a great excuse to hide behind. Anyone who has dealt with seniors needing care knows that having cash on hand makes all the difference in the world. To leave a family high and dry in their greatest time of need is unethical.

Nicole Hopkins

Nov 2023

via Google

This place is amazing! When we were looking for a place for my mother-in-law everyone I called I didn't get a good feeling about. I called Brookdale and spoke with Brandy I instantly felt good after speaking with Brandy. She had me come that day to walk through and spent as long as we needed with her to understand the whole process to my mother-in-laws next steps in life. She was honest and informational. We need a place asap we then brought our mother-in-law to Brookdale and she spent the time helping her understand everything needed to be known. The process was easy only because of Brandy's knowledge and willingness to make this easy for the family. They instantly had carpets in room replaced a cleaning crew come in and apartment ready to go. So Brandy we are pleased to have our mother-in-law part of Brookdales community and we appreciate all you did for us! Thank you from our entire family! This place is clean and the care we have witnessed is beyond our expectations.

Kelly Boston

Oct 2022

via Google

The care, kitchen, housekeeping and medical staff are exceptional, friendly, and warm. Administration/finance have been difficult and communication is poor.

Joyce Muns

Dec 2021

via Google

Friendly knowledgeable staff, has made my Mother In Law feel like she is among family. They take very good care of her with her many health issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookdale Olympia East offer?

Brookdale Olympia East offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Is Brookdale Olympia East pet friendly?

Yes — Brookdale Olympia East lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Brookdale Olympia East located?

Brookdale Olympia East is located at 616 Lilly Rd NE in Olympia, Washington.

What do families say about Brookdale Olympia East?

Reviews for Brookdale Olympia East are sharply mixed: several families praise attentive, family-like staff and good food, while others describe serious lapses in communication, billing practices, and care quality. With a 3.2 average from just 12 reviews, experiences here appear to vary widely depending on staff and circumstances.

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