Brookdale Parkplace in Denver, CO

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  • Interior

    Cozy library room with a round dining table and bookshelves.
  • Outdoors

    A view of a brick building with a green lawn and trees on a sunny day.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a wooden dresser, and decorative elements such as a lamp and wall art.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with modern furniture and soft lighting.
  • Building

    The entrance to a building with a covered driveway and glass doors.
  • Architecture

    A tall residential apartment building with multiple floors, surrounded by trees and parked cars under a clear blue sky.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a tall brick apartment building surrounded by trees and roads, set against an urban cityscape.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with stylish decor, featuring comfortable furniture and a large window.
  • Dining

    Elegant dining area with wooden interiors and striped chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets.
  • Lighting

    An inviting communal room with tables and chairs, featuring a large television and library shelves.
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    A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating and elegant decor.
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    A well-lit dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs, a television, and bookshelves.
  • Lobby

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Brookdale Parkplace in Denver, CO

Brookdale Parkplace is an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, CO.

Information last verified:

111 Emerson St., Denver, CO 80218

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 130 reviews
5 stars
87
4 stars
17
3 stars
8
2 stars
2
1 stars
16

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Brookdale Parkplace Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Parkplace offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to the broader market in Denver County and the state of Colorado. For a one-bedroom unit, Brookdale Parkplace charges $2,975 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,768 and the state average of $4,119. Similarly, the two-bedroom option at Brookdale is priced at $3,450, which is not only more affordable than Denver County's average of $3,789 but also presents a notable discount when placed next to Colorado's average rate of $4,580. Even their studio apartments are attractively priced at $3,630 - just slightly above the county's average of $3,646 yet still below the state's consideration of $4,090. This positioning underscores Brookdale Parkplace as an appealing choice for those seeking quality living arrangements without the premium costs often associated with similar facilities in the area.

Floor plansBrookdale ParkplaceDenver CountyColorado
1 Bedroom$2,975$3,768$4,118
2 Bedrooms$3,450$3,789$4,580
Studio$3,630$3,646$4,088

Overall Review of Brookdale Parkplace

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Care levels are under one roof

Multiple reviews describe a smooth transition between care levels in one community.

Several families say they chose Brookdale Parkplace because independent, assisted, and memory care are available in the same building, which helps if needs change. Residents and family members also describe staff stepping in as care needs evolve, including transitions after major health events. The community’s on-site therapy and clinical support options are also reflected in what families mention day to day.

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Staff warmth and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive to needs.

Across reviews, people frequently highlight staff as warm and helpful, from front desk through dining and care teams. Families also mention regular communication and being kept informed about what is happening. Even when reviews include criticism elsewhere, many still acknowledge that individual staff members show patience and follow through when assistance is needed.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

The community’s activity calendar is a frequent reason residents feel connected.

Residents and families describe a steady stream of planned activities, group events, and outings that support social and mental engagement. Reviews mention exercise-focused programming, games and clubs, and religious or educational events. Some families also note that day-to-day life feels less isolating because there are options on campus for different interests.

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Dining quality is mixed

Dining receives both praise and complaints in different reviews.

Some reviews say meals are good and plentiful, with residents enjoying dining room service and desserts. Others report problems such as cold or poor food, slow service, and inconsistent meal delivery timing. A few reviewers also ask for specific improvements or greater consistency in meal execution and service.

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Staffing levels and communication

A small set of reviews raises concerns about staffing and timely family communication.

While many reviews emphasize supportive care, a few describe understaffing that left residents unattended at times. Those same reviews also mention issues with showering, room care, and follow-through on therapy assessments. There are also mentions of delayed or missed notifications to families during health events, which residents and relatives interpret as communication breakdowns.

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Costs feel high for some families

Some reviews suggest affordability and rising costs can be a deciding factor.

A few families say the community ended up out of their price range, while others note that pricing increased after they moved in. At the same time, at least one review describes the value as good for what’s included. Pricing comparisons in the listing indicate rates that are below county and state benchmarks across unit types, which helps explain why reviews may differ in perceived value.

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Features

Housing

  • 93 resident community capacity 93 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Denver International (19 miles away) Denver International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Denver, Colorado offers a diverse range of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant lifestyle. With various dining options such as Don's Club Tavern and Cochino Taco, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, and cafes including Aviano Coffee and Crema Coffee House, residents have easy access to necessities and leisure activities. Additionally, the proximity to parks like Cheesman Park and Washington Park provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. In terms of healthcare, there are reputable hospitals such as Webb Center for Primary Care and National Jewish Health nearby. The area also features cultural attractions like theaters (Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX) and places of worship like St John's Cathedral. Overall, this part of Denver is well-equipped to support a comfortable and engaging senior living experience.

Restaurants

  • Don's Club Tavern (0.5 miles)
  • Postino Broadway (0.5 miles)
  • Punch Bowl Social Denver (0.5 miles)
  • Cochino Taco (0.6 miles)
  • Vesper Lounge (0.7 miles)
  • Illegal Pete's (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Emerald Fields Glendale Recreational Dispensary (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Cheesman Park (0.9 miles)
  • Washington Park (1.3 miles)
  • Bonnie Brae Ellipse Park (1.8 miles)
  • Benedict Fountain Park (2 miles)
  • City Park (2.2 miles)
  • Overland Pond Park (2.3 miles)
  • Ruby Park (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Webb Center for Primary Care (0.9 miles)
  • National Jewish Health (2.4 miles)
  • Cherry Creek Eye Center (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Aviano Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Stella's Coffee House (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Crema Coffee House (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Improper City (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John's Cathedral (1.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX (1.8 miles)
  • Amc 9+Co 1 (2.2 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Denver (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Children's Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Center For Hearing, Speech, & Language (2.4 miles)
  • Denver Health: Gipson Eastside Family Health Center (2.5 miles)
  • Rose Medical Center Medical Libr (2.5 miles)
  • Orthopedic Associates (2.6 miles)
  • Cherry Creek Pediatrics (2.9 miles)
  • Highlands Integrative Pediatrics (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • RTD Rail - 38th & Blake Station (3.6 miles)

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