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Brookdale Parkplace

111 Emerson St

4.1(50 ratings)· Denver average: 4.3

Part of Brookdale Senior Living · 476 communities · 4.3★ average

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
93 residents

California CDSS

Staffing coverage
24-hour front desk and caregiver staffing
Therapy services
On-site physical therapy available for residents
Extra home care
In-home caregiving service also offered on-site
Transportation
Free shuttle for groceries and doctor visits

What Families Think

Brookdale Parkplace draws a mix of long-term residents and families who describe warm, attentive staff, rich activities, and smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and memory care. At the same time, several reviewers report chronic understaffing and turnover, and a handful describe serious neglect or communication failures, particularly around memory care and hospital transitions.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as warm and attentive
  • Rich variety of daily activities and outings
  • Indoor pool, gym, and on-site PT
  • Smooth transitions between independent, assisted, and memory care
  • Free shuttle for errands and doctor visits
  • Some residents have stayed happily for 5-9 years

The Bad

  • Several reports of chronic understaffing and high staff turnover
  • Multiple serious complaints about neglect in care quality
  • One report of poor family communication during a hospital stay
  • Reviews on dining service and food quality are inconsistent

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Brookdale Parkplace is a senior living community in Denver, Colorado offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 50 reviews.

About Brookdale Parkplace

Brookdale Parkplace is an assisted living and independent living community in Denver, Colorado. It serves older adults across a spectrum of care needs, from fully independent residents to those requiring memory care and hospice support.

Most family members highlight warm, attentive staff as the community's strongest asset. Families consistently describe staff members as caring and personable, noting that employees across departments, from nursing to dining to housekeeping, build genuine relationships with residents. Several families credited specific staff members by name for their responsiveness and compassion. The community offers dining with table service, a Sunday brunch buffet, an indoor pool, and regular activities and programs that residents enjoy. One family wrote that their father realized after a few days it was

Types of Care at Brookdale Parkplace

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming Pool

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Brookdale Parkplace

4.1overall · 50 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (50)

Eileen Bordy

Jul 2026

via Google

Brookdale Parkplace was the third place my daughter and I looked at. From the beginning, it felt welcoming and comfortable and I decided it would be my new home. It was an adjustment for a time because I loved living in my own home surrounded by everything familiar.However, I was at a point where it became difficult to keep up with everything and I needed to live close to family. The staff at Parkplace are kind and sensitive to the needs of the residents. There are numerous programs and outings, activities, musical events, a pool, something for everyone. I have lived here for almost three years and have lots of friends and am happy with my decision to live at Parkplace.

Ray Burns

Jul 2026

via Google

I could no longer stay in my own home, Parkplace has become home now. I feel safe and staff from the Executive Director to the dining, and front desk all do an excellent job. My neighbors are very friendly and I enjoy our discussions over a meal. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would.

Keri Culver

Oct 2025

via Google

There are a few good staff member but the place is extremely understaffed. It’s frustrating and dangerous for people who are there precisely to get care - to have eyes on them, make sure they get showered and live in a decent environment, keep family informed. The food is good and plentiful and there are opportunities for a good social experience. But the place suffers because it’s too big and has a skeleton staff. I don’t know if that’s because they’re trying to be profitable for their owners or they can’t find good people. But there are ways to overcome understaffing - like paying more and training people and making the job a good place to work - and none of that is happening. Our family was there a LOT and we squeaked when the wheel needed grease - so if you’re far away, I think you can expect your loved one to be left to their own devices. Our loved one was mostly ignored and if she said she didn’t want a shower or to have her room cleaned at a given moment, they’d go away and not come back. They neglected to assess her for physical therapy upon checkin, for months, and despite her doctor’s prescription - until we pestered them for it. And something unforgivable: once when she was hospitalized, the facility never called her family. When they didn’t get an answer to one phone call, they’d just stopped trying. We were told, “we can’t expect the staff to go down the list” of primary and secondary contact persons. A list of two was too long for them to try to reach us! Days later they still had not notified us. Think twice about this facility.

Karen Walla

Oct 2025

via Google

Moving here was a good decision. The people are so kind .

Shawn Morse

May 2025

via Google

Park Place is an extraordinary place! My mother has lived here for 5 years and the activities, personnel at Park Place, the beautiful location has made my mom’s life so much more rewarding. The personnel are very special, putting a lot of heart into what they do. The daily activities are providing my mom with social, mental and physical stimulus. I feel she’s in a safe and caring home!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookdale Parkplace offer?

Brookdale Parkplace offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

How much does Brookdale Parkplace cost?

Brookdale Parkplace has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Denver that publish rates start around $3,230 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Is Brookdale Parkplace pet friendly?

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

Where is Brookdale Parkplace located?

Brookdale Parkplace is located at 111 Emerson St in Denver, Colorado.

What do families say about Brookdale Parkplace?

Brookdale Parkplace draws a mix of long-term residents and families who describe warm, attentive staff, rich activities, and smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and memory care. At the same time, several reviewers report chronic understaffing and turnover, and a handful describe serious neglect or communication failures, particularly around memory care and hospital transitions.

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