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Brookdale Bloomsburg

Brookdale Bloomsburg is an assisted living community in Bloomsburg, PA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy waiting area with an array of chairs and tasteful decor.

  • Outdoors

    A courtyard featuring a raised garden bed and patio furniture surrounded by a brick building.

  • Decor

    A neatly arranged dining area with tables and chairs, decorated with floral centerpieces.

  • Building

    A building entrance decorated with pumpkins and flowers for fall.

  • Bedroom

    A neatly arranged bedroom featuring two twin beds with floral bedding, sunlight streaming through a window.

  • Lobby

    A bright and welcoming waiting room with blue chairs and a large window letting in natural light.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy waiting room with floral-patterned chairs and a warmly decorated interior.

  • Salon

    A hair salon interior with styling chairs and mirrors.

420 Shaffer Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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

4.6 from 36 reviews
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Brookdale Bloomsburg Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Bloomsburg offers competitive pricing for its Studio accommodations, priced at $3,365 per month. This aligns perfectly with the average costs found in Montour County, which also registers the same monthly rate. In contrast, the broader Pennsylvania market reflects a higher average cost of $3,737 for similar living arrangements. This positioning not only underscores Brookdale Bloomsburg's commitment to providing quality care at an accessible price but also highlights its strategic advantage within the local market, making it an attractive option for individuals seeking assisted living solutions in the region.

Floor plansBrookdale BloomsburgMontour CountyPennsylvania
Studio$3,365$3,365$3,737

Overall Review of Brookdale Bloomsburg

common 31 reviews mention this

Staff care is consistently praised

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

Many reviews describe staff as consistently kind and compassionate, with clear attention to residents’ well-being. Several families also mention communication and support during transitions and medical situations, including staying in contact with outside facilities and keeping families informed. A number of reviewers say staff feel familiar by name and treat people like family, which shows up alongside comments about overall safety and reassurance.

common 20 reviews mention this

Dining is a major focus

Meals and dining experiences are a frequent point of praise, with some dietary limits called out.

A lot of residents and families mention enjoying the food, including “wonderful meals” and a dining setup where residents can choose what they eat. Others highlight dietary preferences, especially when someone is vegan, as a place where the menu didn’t work well. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets, including low/no sodium and no sugar, which aligns with the variety residents say they can access.

  • A neatly arranged dining area with tables and chairs, decorated with floral centerpieces.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and outings are a consistent part of the experience people mention.

Residents and families frequently point to scheduled activities like bingo, game time, live entertainment, and exercise classes. Several reviews connect those programs to reduced isolation—especially for people who previously lived alone or who struggle to stay social without prompting. Reviews also mention outings and help with participation for different levels of functioning, while the community’s activity programming includes on-site options and scheduled day trips.

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Clean, homey spaces stand out

Reviews repeatedly describe the building as clean, well-kept, and welcoming.

A recurring theme is how clean and well-maintained the facility feels, with descriptions like it being “very clean” and “well kept.” Many reviewers also characterize the environment as homey and comfortable, with details such as bright, open spaces, decorations for seasons, and common-area touches. This cleanliness-and-comfort theme shows up alongside comfort notes about residents feeling like it’s “home.”

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Cost concerns and pricing confusion

Some reviewers question affordability and pricing transparency.

One review says the rent changed after they were told an initial figure, describing a lack of honesty about cost. Another mentions that the price felt out of reach. The published pricing for studios shows it’s slightly below the county and below the state benchmark, but these review comments suggest not everyone felt confident about the total monthly number.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Layout and room-size limitations

A couple of reviews raise concerns about navigation and room size.

One review criticizes narrow corridors that don’t accommodate two walkers passing at once, and also notes there isn’t an entryway separate from the main living space. Another mentions that rooms feel small. While reviews overall emphasize cleanliness and friendliness, these comments point to physical layout and sizing as potential friction points for some residents and visitors.

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Features

Housing

  • 67 resident community capacity 67 resident community capacity
  • 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
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • 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
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • 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
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • 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
  • Small library Small library
  • 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 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • 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
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • 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
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With numerous restaurants nearby such as Arby's, Taco Bell, and Denny's, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, pharmacies like Rite Aid and GIANT Pharmacy are conveniently located for easy access to medications. Transportation services like U-Haul Moving & Storage are available for any moving or storage needs. For outdoor activities, parks such as Espy Park and Bloomsburg Town Park provide beautiful green spaces for recreation and relaxation. Medical care is also easily accessible with physicians' offices like Finnegan Eye Care Centers and Geisinger Health System in close proximity. Overall, this area offers a mix of conveniences that make it a desirable location for senior living in Bloomsburg.

Restaurants

  • Arby's (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
  • China Queen (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Turkey Hill Brewing Company (1.3 miles)
  • Denny's (1.4 miles)
  • Marley's Brewery and Grille (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
  • GIANT Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Reflections (2.6 miles)
  • ""Walmart Stores"" (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (9.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (0.6 miles)
  • Bloomsburg Airport (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Espy Park (0.6 miles)
  • Bloomsburg Town Park (2.7 miles)
  • Test Track Park (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Finnegan Eye Care Centers (0.9 miles)
  • Geisinger (1 miles)
  • Early Psychiatric & Counseling PC (1.8 miles)
  • Geisinger Health System (2.3 miles)
  • Terry Regina-Ob-Gyn at Bloomsburg (2.4 miles)
  • Geisinger Bloomsburg Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
  • Berwick Medical Professionals (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Classic Bloomsburg 11 (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Geisinger Health System (1 miles)
  • Bloomsburg Hospital Greater Columbia Transport (2.4 miles)
  • General Surgery At Bloomsburg Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Berwick Hospital (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Spirit Life Church (1.6 miles)
  • Lightstreet United Methodist Church (1.7 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.7 miles)
  • Bloomsburg Christian Church (5.1 miles)
  • St James United Church Of Christ (9 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (9.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

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