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The Bradford At Brookside in Livingston, TX

The Bradford At Brookside is a nursing home community in Livingston, TX.

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The Bradford At Brookside in Livingston, TX

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301 West Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351

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

4.6 from 124 reviews
5 stars
105
4 stars
7
3 stars
1
2 stars
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1 stars
9

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Overall Review of The Bradford At Brookside

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Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are caring, attentive, and quick to help.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly say the staff is friendly and goes out of their way to make residents comfortable and treated with respect. Multiple reviewers mention specific people being especially helpful with questions, the admission process, and daily support. Care experiences are also mixed in a smaller set of reviews, including reports of delays in getting help and staff hostility when concerns are raised.

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Facility cleanliness is a recurring theme

Many reviewers highlight the facility as clean and well maintained.

A large number of reviews mention cleanliness, well-kept rooms, and a generally maintained appearance. Several reviewers contrast that with negative comments about odors or concerns about hygiene and room conditions. Overall, cleanliness is one of the most mentioned parts of residentsā€™ and familiesā€™ day-to-day impressions.

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Food quality varies by review

Food quality is inconsistent, with multiple reviews mentioning cold meals.

Some reviews say the meals are flavorful, and others note residents like the food and do not complain. At the same time, multiple reviewers describe issues such as cold food or difficulty getting help through the call button after midnight. There are also complaints about not having a diabetic-friendly menu and handling a medication problem related to a discharge experience.

  • An elegant dining room with beautifully arranged tables and chairs, featuring large windows and decorative curtains.
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Care support receives praise and criticism

Reviews include both positive care feedback and serious concerns about staffing and medical attention.

Several reviewers describe rehab and nursing care as quality, including therapy support after events like strokes and heart-related hospitalizations. Some residentsā€™ families also describe consistent assistance when residents cannot do things for themselves. However, other reviews raise serious concerns about neglected needs, delayed help during the night, and nursing responsiveness when questions are asked or when urgent attention is needed.

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On-site activities and outings matter

Residents and families often mention daily activities and planned outings.

Reviews frequently reference community life beyond the room, including organized activities, bingo, and resident-run or scheduled programming. Families also mention being kept engaged through group events and outings. While the activities are broadly praised, a small number of negative reviews focus on core care concerns rather than programming.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 125 resident community capacity 125 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Mann Eye Institute (0.2 miles)
  • The Heart Institute of East Texas (0.2 miles)
  • East Texas Nephrology (0.3 miles)
  • Pulmonology - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Livingston, TX (0.3 miles)
  • The Center For Sight (0.3 miles)
  • Livingston Pediatric Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Big Thicket Orthopedics (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Medical Center (0.2 miles)
  • Pulmonology - Baylor St Luke's Medical Group (0.3 miles)
  • Internal Medicine - Baylor St Luke's Medical Group (0.3 miles)
  • Alabama Coushatta Health (14 miles)

Restaurants

  • Catfish King (0.7 miles)
  • Great American Foods (0.7 miles)
  • El Taquito (0.7 miles)
  • Myte-Fine (1.3 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.3 miles)
  • Shrimp Boat Manny's (1.4 miles)
  • Whataburger (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Chimson Ministries (0.8 miles)
  • Lighthouse Revival Center (0.9 miles)
  • Anderson Baptist Chapel Church (1 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (1.1 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (1.4 miles)
  • Jones Priarie Baptist Church (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Java Quest Coffee & Tea (1.9 miles)
  • The Bull Shack (2.7 miles)
  • Johnson's Cafe (18.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Livingston Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Shepherd Pharmacy (16.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.4 miles)
  • Livingston Municipal Airport (00R) (1.4 miles)
  • U-Haul (2.3 miles)
  • U-Haul (2.6 miles)
  • Danny Moye Taxidermy (4.6 miles)
  • Greyhound Bus Lines (5.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (8.5 miles)

Parks

  • Trinity River Authority Texas (14.8 miles)
  • Double Lake Recreation Area (14.9 miles)

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