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Brookdale Midland

Brookdale Midland is an assisted living and memory care community in Midland, MI.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living area with seating and decor.
  • Decor

    A cozy entryway with a wooden table, mirror, certificates on the wall, and a glass-paneled door.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a television, and large windows.
  • Building

    A view of a single-story building with a porch, set against a clear sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, chair, and a window letting in natural light.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a large window.
  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and a tiled floor.
  • Garden

    A sunny patio with outdoor furniture, an umbrella, and a small garden area.
  • Entrance

    A suburban residential building with a welcoming entrance and porch under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table, decorated with artwork and a lamp.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Television

    A spacious living room with cozy seating and bookshelves.
  • Chandelier

    A spacious dining area with several tables and chairs, decorated with chandeliers and lit warmly, featuring a tiled floor.
  • Salon

    A cozy barbershop interior featuring chairs, a sink, and a mirror.

4004 Waldo Avenue, Midland, MI 48642

To contact a resident: (989) 832-8500

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

4.4 from 68 reviews
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4 stars
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Brookdale Midland Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Midland offers competitive pricing for its resident accommodations, though it is notably higher than both Midland County and the state average in Michigan. For a semi-private room, Brookdale charges $4,585 per month, which exceeds the county's average of $3,615 and significantly overshadows the state average of $3,191. Similarly, the cost for a studio at Brookdale Midland stands at $6,045 - again surpassing Midland County's rate of $4,225 and the statewide benchmark of $3,824. These figures suggest that while Brookdale Midland may offer premium services or amenities to justify its higher prices, prospective residents should carefully evaluate how these costs align with their needs and budget within the broader context of local and state options.

Floor plansBrookdale MidlandMidland CountyMichigan
Semi-Private$4,585$3,615$3,189
Studio$6,045$4,225$3,824

Overall Review of Brookdale Midland

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness and communication

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, communicative staff.

Many reviews mention that staff stay informed about residents’ needs and keep families updated, especially after changes in care. Several residents and relatives also describe respectful, patient interactions during daily routines, including involving residents in decisions when possible. A few reviews are more critical, saying staffing levels or follow-through on care were not adequate, which affected outcomes like falls.

common 9 reviews mention this

Dining feels more like home

Dining stands out for home-style meals and flexible options.

Food is repeatedly praised, with multiple reviews calling the meals home cooked and very good, and describing how residents enjoy what they’re served. Reviews also mention choices at mealtimes and staff bringing meals to the room when a resident doesn’t want to dine in the dining room. Diet-related options show up in what the community offers, which aligns with residents and families who mention specific dietary needs and preferences.

  • A well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and a tiled floor.
  • A spacious dining area with wooden floors and various tables and chairs arranged neatly under elegant lighting fixtures.
  • A spacious dining area with several tables and chairs, decorated with chandeliers and lit warmly, featuring a tiled floor.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care concerns include falls

Some reviews raise serious concerns about safety and follow-through.

A recurring negative theme is falls and what families felt was insufficient supervision or reporting, including accounts of repeated incidents over short periods. Several of the more critical reviews also tie decline to care practices such as medication concerns or limited assistance with toileting and mobility. Other reviews describe steadier care and responsiveness, but the safety concerns are prominent enough to be worth considering carefully.

common 5 reviews mention this

Home-like atmosphere and cleanliness

Residents describe a home-like feel with a focus on cleanliness.

Many reviews describe the community as clean and peaceful, with a home-like or not-institutional feel. Several families also note welcoming common areas and features like outdoor seating or a courtyard. A smaller number of reviews mention drawbacks like darker spaces or smaller facilities, but the cleanliness and comfort theme still comes through most often.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities vary by mobility

Activities are offered, but participation can depend on mobility.

Reviews frequently mention scheduled activities and resident engagement, including outings and games, and some families describe a calendar with daily programming. At the same time, a few reviews note that certain residents couldn’t participate due to medical limitations or mobility constraints. There are also mixed comments on how actively residents were engaged day to day, so it appears to depend on the individual situation.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for some families

Some families say the monthly cost feels too high.

At least a couple of reviews explicitly question value, including one describing a high monthly spend and another saying the community seemed too expensive. This cost concern comes up alongside both positive experiences and negative outcomes in other reviews, suggesting pricing may be a deciding factor regardless of overall impressions.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 20 resident community capacity 20 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted 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
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Mbs International (9 miles away) Mbs International (9 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • 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

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • 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
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • 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
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • 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
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Midland, Michigan offers a variety of amenities that cater to senior residents. With several parks nearby, such as Chestnut Hill Park and Hillgrove Park, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, there are multiple physicians' offices located within a short distance, providing convenient access to medical care. The area also boasts a selection of cafes and restaurants for dining out or meeting friends for coffee. Places of worship are readily available for those seeking spiritual connection, while pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens offer easy access to medications and health supplies. For transportation needs, car rental services like Enterprise and Alamo are conveniently located nearby. Additionally, NCG Midland Cinemas provides entertainment options for leisurely activities. Overall, this neighborhood in Midland offers a well-rounded community with essential services and recreational opportunities for seniors looking to settle in the area.

Parks

  • Chestnut Hill Park (0.3 miles)
  • Stratford Woods Park (0.7 miles)
  • Hillgrove Park (0.8 miles)
  • Fun Zone Plymouth Park (1.3 miles)
  • Longacres Park (1.8 miles)
  • Sunset Park (2.6 miles)
  • Grove Park (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Bay Eye Care Center (1.1 miles)
  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology Associates (2.1 miles)
  • Great Lakes Bay Surgery & Endoscopy Center (2.1 miles)
  • Matrix Pain Management (2.1 miles)
  • Regional Dialysis Service (2.1 miles)
  • Richard J Horbal (2.4 miles)
  • Midland Oral & Maxillofacial (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Grove Tea Lounge (1.1 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (1.9 miles)
  • Live Oak Coffeehouse (2.9 miles)
  • Creation Coffee (3.1 miles)
  • Cafe Zinc (3.3 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (3.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Great Lakes Ice Cream Co. (1.6 miles)
  • Big Boy (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Arby's (1.9 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Church of Christ Scientist (1.7 miles)
  • Emmanuel Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • Midland Baptist Church (2.1 miles)
  • Sunrise Baptist Church Youth Hall (2.9 miles)
  • Free Methodist Church Midland (3.3 miles)
  • Christian Science Reading Room (3.3 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Glover's Rexall Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • Integrated Pharmacy Network (2.5 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Midland Sabourin's Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.9 miles)
  • Alamo (1.9 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • NCG Midland Cinemas (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Michigan Community Blood Centers (3.5 miles)

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