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Brookdale Lexington

Brookdale Lexington is an assisted living and memory care community in Lexington, NC.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and elegant decor.
  • Decor

    A well-arranged dining room with neatly set tables and elegant chandeliers.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom interior with a bed, chair, and decorative elements.
  • Windows

    A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, decorated with warm colors and natural light from windows.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a large cabinet, and light streaming through windows with blinds.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation exercise room with fitness equipment and therapy tools.
  • Salon

    A hair salon interior with a styling chair, mirror, and wooden cabinets.

161 Young Drive, Lexington, NC 27292

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

4.4 from 65 reviews
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Brookdale Lexington Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Lexington offers competitive pricing for its residential options when compared to both Randolph County and the broader state of North Carolina. For a semi-private room, residents will find the cost at Brookdale Lexington is $4,470, slightly above the county's average of $4,316 but notably higher than the state average of $3,584. Studio accommodations are priced at $5,560, which again surpasses local and state averages of $4,089 and $4,020 respectively. The same pattern continues with the two-bedroom option at Brookdale Lexington costing $5,560 compared to Randolph County's average of $3,954 and North Carolina's average of $4,245. For those seeking a one-bedroom suite, Brookdale's rate is $5,805 - considerably more than both the county's rate of $3,911 and the state's average of $4,055. While these costs may be higher in comparison to regional standards, they reflect the quality and range of services likely available at Brookdale Lexington.

Floor plansBrookdale LexingtonRandolph CountyNorth Carolina
Semi-Private$4,470$4,316$3,584
Studio$5,560$4,089$4,020
2 Bedrooms$5,560$3,954$4,245
1 Bedroom$5,805$3,911$4,055

Overall Review of Brookdale Lexington

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Many reviewers emphasize how caring and loving the staff feels in daily life, including memory care staff interactions and professional personal care. Several families describe frequent accessibility—quick updates, responsive calls, and staff who help address concerns when something comes up. A few reviewers also contrast the experience to other facilities, saying Brookdale stood out for the way staff treated residents like family.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Memory care support stands out

Memory care reviews highlight stabilization, engagement, and family communication.

Reviewers with loved ones in memory care describe noticeable improvements in mood and social engagement after moving in. Families also call out communication—updates, answering questions in a timely way, and involving the whole family in care. Some mentions are paired with concerns when care fell short, but the overall recurring theme is that memory care support is a key reason people feel comfortable recommending the community.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining is often good, not uniform

Meals are frequently described positively, with some residents noting variability.

Several reviewers say the food is good and that residents enjoy dining, including mentions of options and accommodating special dietary needs. A smaller set of reviews describes dining as mixed or in need of more menu variety, and at least one person had complaints about how dining and meal service went. Even with the uneven comments, dining remains a recurring point families and residents talk about.

  • A well-arranged dining room with neatly set tables and elegant chandeliers.
  • A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, decorated with warm colors and natural light from windows.
  • A cozy dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a large cabinet, and light streaming through windows with blinds.
common 11 reviews mention this

Activities and social life matter

Reviews commonly point to active schedules and outings that keep residents engaged.

Many reviewers describe a steady calendar of activities, including crafts, group events, religious or devotional programs, and regular opportunities to socialize. Several families mention outings and field trips, while others note their loved ones stayed busier and more engaged after moving in. A few reviews include less favorable comments about limited activities or a lack of happening on-site, but activity availability is still a frequent topic across reviews.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cost is the biggest drawback

Multiple reviewers say the community is expensive compared with expectations.

Cost comes up repeatedly as the main downside, with reviewers calling it too expensive for what they felt they were getting. One reviewer specifically mentions higher charges for private rooms, and another says personal care fees increased after moving in. Pricing is positioned as above local and state benchmarks across unit types in the available pricing comparison.

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

Features

Housing

  • 76 resident community capacity 76 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 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
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • 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
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Choir / singing club Choir / singing club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Light therapy programs Light therapy programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Sensory-based programs Sensory-based programs

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Lexington, North Carolina, offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. With several reputable physicians and medical facilities nearby, residents can easily access quality healthcare services. There are also a number of pharmacies in the area for convenient medication management. In terms of dining options, there are a variety of restaurants offering different cuisines to cater to different tastes. Additionally, there are cafes where residents can enjoy a cup of coffee and socialize with friends. For recreation, there are parks and trails nearby for outdoor activities. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community with essential services and resources for seniors looking to settle down in Lexington.

Physicians

  • North Davidson Center for Family Health (10.9 miles)
  • Eye Associates Of Rowan (16.2 miles)
  • Trinity Medical Care (16.5 miles)
  • Daymark Recovery Services (16.8 miles)
  • Bethany Medical & Pain Clinic (17 miles)
  • Orthocarolina (17.2 miles)
  • Center For Clinical Research (17.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Steven's Restaurant (11.7 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (13.4 miles)
  • Ivan's (14.8 miles)
  • Burger King (14.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (15 miles)
  • Dairi-O of Winston Salem (15.7 miles)
  • Morgan Ridge Railwalk Brewery & Eatery (16.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (12.6 miles)
  • South Park Family Pharmacy (15.7 miles)
  • Price Pharmacy (16.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (16.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (17.5 miles)
  • Cannon Pharmacy Salisbury (18 miles)
  • Price Pharmacy (18.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (16.3 miles)

Parks

  • Union Cross Park (16.8 miles)
  • Miller Park (19 miles)
  • Salem Lake Trail (19.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (17.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (18.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (18.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (18.9 miles)
  • Krankies Coffee (19.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (21.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John's Lutheran School (17.8 miles)
  • Baptist State Convention Of NC (19.5 miles)
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (19.7 miles)
  • Sawyersville Wesleyan Church (19.7 miles)
  • South Plainfield Friends Meeting (21.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Hanes 12 (18.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • WFBH Ardmore Tower (19.1 miles)
  • Wake Forest Univ Bapt Med Center (19.5 miles)
  • Bethany Cardiology (21.2 miles)

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