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Brookdale Gardens at Westlake

Brookdale Gardens at Westlake is an assisted living community in Westlake, OH.

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  • Interior

    A cozy game room featuring a pool table with cue sticks and billiard balls under warm lighting.

  • Decor

    A spacious and well-decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables, each set with blue glassware.

  • Building

    A well-maintained suburban building with trees and a paved road under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Trees

    A patio area with outdoor furniture and umbrellas next to a brick building on a sunny day.

  • Windows

    Cozy library reading room with bookshelves and a table with chairs.

  • Dining

    Elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring blue glassware.

  • Garden

    A sunny outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and blue umbrellas next to a brick building.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library room with bookshelves, a round table, and chairs.

  • Vintage

    A retro-style diner with red and white decor, featuring a classic countertop and bar stools.

27569 Detroit Rd., Westlake, OH 44145

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

4.5 from 119 reviews
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Brookdale Gardens at Westlake Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Gardens at Westlake offers competitive pricing for its living accommodations, with a one-bedroom unit priced at $3,530 per month. This rate is slightly above the average for Cuyahoga County, which stands at $3,410, yet remains lower than Ohio's statewide average of $3,712. For those seeking more space, the two-bedroom option is available for $4,050 monthly. This rate exceeds both the county and state averages of $3,458 and $3,501 respectively. Overall, Brookdale Gardens at Westlake positions itself as a noteworthy choice within its market segment, balancing quality and affordability in comparison to regional standards.

Floor plansBrookdale Gardens at WestlakeCuyahoga CountyOhio
1 Bedroom$3,530$3,410$3,712
2 Bedrooms$4,050$3,458$3,501

Overall Review of Brookdale Gardens at Westlake

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Meals and dining are a focus

Residents consistently describe the dining as a standout part of daily life.

Many reviews highlight meals that feel restaurant-style, with residents and family members describing the food as tasty, hot, and enjoyable. Several also mention variety at meals and help with dietary preferences. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about consistency, including waits for service or dissatisfaction with food quality at times.

  • A spacious and well-decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables, each set with blue glassware.
  • Elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring blue glassware.
common 40 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and communicative.

Across reviews, families frequently praise staff for being friendly, caring, and professional, including reception, dining staff, housekeeping, and caregivers. Communication is described as supportive in several accounts, such as knowing what is going on and getting questions answered. Some reviews also complain about delays in getting help, staffing shortages, and turnover, which creates a mixed experience depending on timing.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and entertainment are a recurring theme in reviews.

Residents and families describe a busy schedule that includes bingo, exercise classes, field trips, live performances, and social events like happy hours. Some reviews mention residents forming small groups and clubs, while others say the calendar helps support engagement. A few negative reviews call out limited activities or that planned outings were reduced.

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Understaffing and service delays

Some reviews report understaffing that affected care timing and cleanliness.

Several critical reviews describe low staffing and longer waits for assistance, including delays when residents press call buttons. Some also mention issues tied to daily operations such as rooms not being clean, food running out, or having trouble getting medication on time. Others remain positive about care quality, so this appears to be a problem that not every reviewer experiences.

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Assisted living, not memory care

Multiple reviewers note there is no memory ward or memory care option.

Some families looking for memory-care support say the community did not offer a memory ward, which made it a mismatch for their needs. One review also states there is no memory care, reinforcing that assisted living here may not meet dementia-specific requirements. If memory care is a priority, reviews suggest confirming the level of support before moving forward.

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Pricing feels high to some families

A few reviews question value as rent increases.

One review directly raises concerns that rent increased significantly over the last few years and says it was not worth the price given service quality. Another review discusses affordability in broader terms, while emphasizing that costs can be high across senior living generally. The listing pricing range also places the community slightly above county and around the state for the unit types shown.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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

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
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • 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
  • 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
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • 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

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International (6 miles away) Cleveland-Hopkins International (6 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • 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
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Westlake, Ohio is a vibrant and convenient area for seniors looking for a peaceful yet active lifestyle. With a variety of dining options such as the Dover Gardens Tavern, Bonefish Grill, and The Cheesecake Factory nearby, residents can enjoy delicious meals without having to travel far. In terms of healthcare, there are several pharmacies and physicians within a short distance, including Bay Dental Offices and North Shore Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center. For entertainment, Regal Crocker Park & Imax theater offers the latest movies while Starbucks cafes provide a cozy spot to relax with a cup of coffee. Additionally, the city offers easy access to nature with parks like Bohlken Park and Rocky River Reservation nearby for outdoor activities. With hospitals like St John Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital in close proximity, residents can also feel secure knowing medical care is readily available. Overall, Westlake provides an ideal balance of amenities for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years in a welcoming community.

Restaurants

  • Dover Gardens Tavern (0.2 miles)
  • Bonefish Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Blue Sushi Sake Grill (1.2 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (1.2 miles)
  • Yard House (1.2 miles)
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Crocker Park (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Discount Drug Mart (0.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Market District Supermarket (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Bay Dental Offices (0.9 miles)
  • Fairview Ob Gyn Associates Crocker (1.2 miles)
  • North; Shore Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center (1.5 miles)
  • Premier Physicians (1.6 miles)
  • Orthopedic Associates Westlake (1.8 miles)
  • Westshore Primary Care (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Crocker Park & Imax (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Barnabas (2.1 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (2.4 miles)
  • St Joseph Church-Avon Lake (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St John Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • CCF Fairview Hospital (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Tri-City Park (3 miles)
  • Bohlken Park (4 miles)
  • Bain Park (4.1 miles)
  • Rocky River Reservation (4.7 miles)
  • Metroparks Rocky River Reservation North (5.2 miles)
  • Loraine County Metro Park (5.3 miles)
  • Niagara Park (5.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Cleveland Rental Car Center (5.5 miles)
  • National Car Rental (5.6 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (5.6 miles)
  • Concourse B (5.9 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (6 miles)
  • Concourse C (6 miles)
  • United Airlines Ticket Counter (6 miles)

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