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Brookdale South Park in Charlotte, NC

Brookdale South Park is a memory care community in Charlotte, NC.

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Brookdale South Park in Charlotte, NC

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  • Interior

    A welcoming office reception area with a desk and wood flooring.
  • Decor

    A cozy waiting area featuring an aquarium, chairs, and decorative items.
  • Building

    A single-story brick building with a driveway, parked car, and benches under a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with wooden floors, a bed, nightstand with a lamp, and a closet.
  • Trees

    A wooden gazebo in a yard covered with autumn leaves.
  • Windows

    A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and curtains.
  • Television

    A spacious empty room with wooden flooring, featuring several chairs along the walls, a television mounted on the wall, and ample natural light from large windows.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with various medical and exercise equipment.

5326 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

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4.1 from 73 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
14
3 stars
15
2 stars
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1 stars
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Brookdale South Park Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale South Park, residents can expect to pay significantly higher monthly costs compared to the broader figures for Mecklenburg County and the state of North Carolina. Specifically, the semi-private room is priced at $6,320, which is approximately 50% above the county average of $4,191 and nearly 76% higher than the state average of $3,584. For those seeking a studio unit, the cost rises to $7,250, well above both local and state benchmarks - mecklenburg's average stands at $3,941 while North Carolina's overall average is slightly lower at $4,020. While Brookdale South Park offers a premium living experience with potentially enhanced amenities and services that may justify these costs, prospective residents should carefully consider their budget in relation to these prevailing market rates.

Floor plansBrookdale South ParkMecklenburg CountyNorth Carolina
Semi-Private$6,320$4,191$3,584
Studio$7,250$3,941$4,020

Overall Review of Brookdale South Park

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care staffing is a recurring issue

Several residents and families describe strained staffing that can affect care and day-to-day support.

A recurring concern in the reviews is that staffing is stretched thin, including weekends, which some families say limited hands-on support. Some reviewers describe being short-staffed or needing more caregivers, while others report care delays or gaps that led to hospital visits or difficulty getting needs met. Even among positive comments, a number of residents describe care as attentive but dependent on adequate staffing levels.

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Communication can be inconsistent

Families describe both helpful updates and situations where communication fell short.

Many reviews include positive notes about staff keeping families informed, including updates about what residents are doing and changes in condition. At the same time, multiple families report frustration when they didn’t hear back promptly, when updates were said to be forthcoming but didn’t happen, or when they learned about concerns during visits rather than in advance. A few reviewers also describe management and sales communication as a weak point.

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Memory care is purpose-built

Residents are in a memory-care focused setup with a layout designed for secure access.

Reviewers repeatedly point to this community as memory care, with staff and programming framed around dementia-related needs. Families also mention a secure environment and enclosed outdoor space where residents can spend time safely. Several reviews describe caregivers as experienced in handling memory care challenges and supporting transitions into the community.

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Activities are a mixed experience

Residents get daily activity options, though some families say participation can be limited.

Many reviews describe an active schedule with scheduled activities, outings, and group engagement, and some families say their loved one was kept busy. Others report that activities were limited, that participation depended on support to get residents to events, or that residents appeared bored with few staff to engage them. Overall, the reviews suggest activities are present, but whether residents benefit may vary based on staffing and support needs.

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Cleanliness and upkeep vary by reviewer

Several reviewers say the facility is clean and well-kept, while a few describe areas that did not meet expectations.

A sizable number of reviews describe the building as clean, pleasant, and well maintained, including comments about the overall look and feel. Others mention cleanliness problems such as dirty carpeting or shabbier living conditions, and at least one reviewer describes dining items and the dining experience as unappealing. A few also note the facility looked older but was getting updates, which may explain why impressions differ.

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Pricing increases are a concern

Some families cite price increases and affordability as a reason they moved out or reconsidered.

Two reviews mention cost as a reason for leaving or dissatisfaction, including references to increases over time. Pricing for Brookdale South Park’s unit types is shown as above county and above state levels, which aligns with the affordability concerns raised by families. Even when other parts of the experience were described positively, these pricing and increase comments still weighed heavily.

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Features

Housing

  • 56 resident community capacity 56 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • 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
  • Computer center Computer center
  • 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
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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

  • Charlotte Douglas International (7 miles away) Charlotte Douglas International (7 miles away)
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • 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
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a convenient and bustling urban environment with easy access to essential amenities and services. With several renowned physicians and medical facilities nearby, including orthopedic clinics and dermatology centers, residents can rest assured that their healthcare needs will be well taken care of. Additionally, there are a variety of dining options ranging from casual eateries like Chick-Fil-A to upscale restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory. For leisure activities, there are parks like Sedgefield Neighborhood Park and cultural attractions like theaters within a short distance. The presence of pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy ensures easy access to medications and healthcare products. With various places of worship nearby catering to different faiths and beliefs, individuals can find spiritual fulfillment as well. Overall, this area provides a vibrant community with convenient amenities for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment in Charlotte.

Physicians

  • OrthoCarolina South Park (0.6 miles)
  • Novant Health Imaging Southpark (0.9 miles)
  • Cotswold Medical Clinic (3.2 miles)
  • Perry Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (3.6 miles)
  • Dermatologic Laser Center (3.8 miles)
  • Paviol Dermatology (4 miles)
  • Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center (4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Reid's Fine Foods (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (1.1 miles)
  • Amelie's French Bakery - Park Road (1.2 miles)
  • Tryon House (2.4 miles)
  • Old Pineville Premium Pub (2.4 miles)
  • Lower Left Brewing Co (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (3.9 miles)
  • Villanis Bakery (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Hex Coffee (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sharon Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • St Gabriels Catholic Church (2.5 miles)
  • Covenant Presbyterian Church (4 miles)
  • St John's Baptist Church (4.3 miles)
  • First Baptist Of Charlotte: Family Life Center (4.5 miles)
  • Calvary Church (5.3 miles)
  • Carmel Baptist Church (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Sedgefield Neighborhood Park (3 miles)
  • Little Sugar Creek Greenway (4.2 miles)
  • Romare Bearden Park (4.9 miles)
  • First Ward Park (5 miles)
  • Fourth Ward Park (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Carolina Pavilion 22 (3.6 miles)
  • Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen 4DX, IMAX & RPX (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Roush Air (6.3 miles)
  • American Airlines (6.4 miles)
  • Runway 18R/36L (6.6 miles)
  • Runway (6.6 miles)
  • Concourse D (6.8 miles)
  • Concourse C (6.9 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint C (6.9 miles)

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