Brookdale Pensacola

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    A cozy living room with a fireplace, sofa, and chairs arranged in a welcoming setting.

  • Outdoors

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    A spacious and elegantly arranged dining room with neatly set tables and chairs, ready for guests.

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  • Windows

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Brookdale Pensacola

Brookdale Pensacola is an assisted living community in Pensacola, FL.

Information last verified:

8700 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

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

4.4 from 76 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
23
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Brookdale Pensacola Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Pensacola offers competitive pricing for its residents, with costs slightly below the county average for studio and one-bedroom accommodations. Specifically, a studio unit at Brookdale is priced at $4,220 per month, which is just under the Escambia County average of $4,277. When it comes to one-bedroom apartments, Brookdale's monthly rate of $4,590 surpasses the county's average of $4,040 but remains aligned with the broader Florida state cost of living for similar spaces, which sits at approximately $3,864. This pricing structure reflects Brookdale's commitment to providing quality senior living options in an engaging community setting while remaining mindful of local economic conditions.

Floor plansBrookdale PensacolaEscambia CountyFlorida
Studio$4,220$4,277$3,823
1 Bedroom$4,590$4,040$3,864

Overall Review of Brookdale Pensacola

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Secure entry and locked doors

Locked doors with controlled access is a frequent point families mention.

Residents and visitors describe a building setup where entry and exit are controlled, including buzzes/codes or secured access. Multiple reviewers note the locked-door approach as an advantage for safety, and several also mention how visitors get in compared with residents. A few reviews also bring up downsides tied to the same locked-access reality, like difficulty residents have getting out when they want.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness varies by help

Some families report long waits for staff help.

While many reviewers describe attentive staff, at least one resident’s family says help took much longer than expected when assistance was needed. That same review ties the issue to staffing levels and describes a period of decline. Other reviews mention nurses and on-site support, but the wait-time concern shows up strongly enough to be worth noting.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Room sizes feel cramped

Several reviewers say the apartments can feel too small.

A number of families comment on size, including a one-bedroom layout that felt extremely small and claustrophobic. Another review notes the memory care unit’s sitting space is very small for the number of residents. Even when rooms are described as clean and nice, the recurring theme is that some layouts may feel tight depending on needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cost is a recurring sticking point

Pricing is a frequent concern for budgeting families.

Some reviewers say the community is simply out of their budget and that they couldn’t make it work financially. Another family describes a sharp price increase over a short period. There are also mentions that the community is expensive, even when care and cleanliness are otherwise viewed positively. On the other hand, a few reviews frame the value as good, but cost complaints still come up repeatedly.

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Food quality and chef attention

Dining is repeatedly described as a strong daily experience.

Several reviewers say the food is good, and at least one family specifically praises a chef and mentions how much a loved one enjoys the meals. Others mention the dining area and describe it as clean and nice, and one review says meals can be served in-room. A diet-focused experience also shows up in reviews, with at least one family noting food preferences and another describing variety and menus.

common 2 reviews mention this

Transportation helps with appointments

Families mention getting help with trips to appointments.

A couple of reviews highlight transportation support for medical visits, including driving residents to appointments. This theme fits with what the community offers for non-medical transportation, and it comes up alongside other practical coordination for day-to-day needs. One reviewer also ties medical follow-up to better outcomes after move-in.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • 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
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • 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

  • Pensacola Regional (4 miles away) Pensacola Regional (4 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • 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
  • 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
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • 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
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Pensacola, Florida, offers a mix of medical facilities, dining options, pharmacies, and places of worship within close proximity. With several physicians' offices nearby, including Pensacola Pediatrics and West Florida Obstetrics And Gynecology, residents can easily access quality healthcare services. The West Florida Regional Medical Center and Baptist Medical Group hospitals are also conveniently located for any emergency or specialized medical needs. For those looking to enjoy a meal out, there are various restaurants such as Firehouse Subs and Chick-Fil-A within walking distance. Additionally, there are several pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS nearby for easy prescription pick-up. Places of worship like Olive Baptist Church and Gulf Coast Christian Church provide spiritual support for residents seeking community involvement.

Physicians

  • Pensacola Pediatrics - Johnson Avenue (0.3 miles)
  • Moore Sandy West Florida Orthopedic Specialists (0.4 miles)
  • Psoriasis-Puva Treatment Center (0.4 miles)
  • West Florida Obstetrics And Gynecology (0.5 miles)
  • Medical Center Clinic (0.5 miles)
  • Nephrology Associates of the Gulf Coast (0.5 miles)
  • Pensacola Pediatrics (0.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • West Florida Regional Medical Center (0.5 miles)
  • Fairvue Family Wellness (0.5 miles)
  • Baptist Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • Davita Kidney Care (1.8 miles)
  • Sacred Heart (2.4 miles)
  • Labor& delivery (3.2 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Hospital (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
  • Maynard's Donut Co. (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Coffee Guy Cafe (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Pegasus Laboratories (1.1 miles)
  • Pensacola Apothecary (2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Firehouse Subs (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)
  • Burger King (0.8 miles)
  • Foosackly's (0.9 miles)
  • Goat Lips Chew & Brewhouse (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Olive Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
  • Pensacola Mosque (1.5 miles)
  • Gulf Coast Christian Church (2 miles)

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