Brookdale Redwood City
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- 485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
- (650) 366-3900
- 4.0 ( 23 reviews )
- Assisted Living and Independent Living
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About This Community
Brookdale Redwood City provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer. And, our residents can rest assured that as their needs change we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages our residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
Our Optimum Life® and Celebrations programs provide an all-encompassing way of life that touches the lives of our residents, their families and associates alike. Optimum Life® is a journey of self-discovery including services, features and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment while balancing six key dimensions of personal wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and purposeful. As part of Optimum Life® we encourage our residents to celebrate life each day. Inspired dining and vibrant lifestyle activities come together in our Celebrations program filling the monthly calendar with themed experiences, special events and group activities that highlight different cultures and cuisines in a common venue of camaraderie.
Reviews
4.0
( 23 Reviews )
Kelly
The tour I had at Brookdale Redwood City was good. I feel like the pricing is a little bit different than was quoted (maybe a little higher). They provide meals, but they require the residents to come down and get them. You pay extra to have the meals brought up to your room, which would have been an issue for us. The staff was very helpful. They packaged a meal for me to take home so I could taste the meal. That was nice.
The rooms were fine. The kitchens were better than the one my aunt is at. It was almost like an island kitchen and it had some more space, so I was happy with it. They don't usually have stoves for assisted living and they're usually not furnished. There were multiple activities that they talked about. There were some outside areas where people can go, chat, or eat their meals.
Jennifer
November 11, 2022
I toured Brookdale Redwood City for my aunt. It was nice and clean. The staff member who helped me was really good at explaining things and her verbal communication was good.
The residents and the staff were friendly. I saw people sitting in an open area, and they were all mingling together.
I loved the one-bedroom and the studio room that I saw. If I had to pick a place for myself, it would definitely be one on my list.
They had a lot of activities available like music entertainment and shopping on Fridays. They had a beauty salon, a barber shop, and a lot of other places where the residents could do things.
A.H.
January 22, 2022
I toured Brookdale Redwood City about a year ago. I didn't like it at all, it was not clean, and the people were not friendly. We were there for hours, the rooms were very small, and the person who gave the tour was not very good. They have a pool and a salon.
Sue
November 03, 2021
I went to Brookdale Redwood City and had a great tour. It's a very clean facility and the tour person knew the residents by name, so that was very nice. Some of the rooms were updated, while others seemed to need some updating, but I liked some of the views.
We tasted a meal and it was excellent and flavorful. The tour person was so helpful and friendly and we could ask any question we wanted. They have monthly meetings to decide what meals the residents liked, which I thought was interesting, then they have games, bingo, arts, and swimming.
They had a wonderful eating area, too. It was very big and spacious with nice linen tablecloths. People seemed happy there. The waiters were so helpful to anyone who needed anything, and I liked how spacious and open it was, with a lot of light coming in. It was very nice.
SR
April 30, 2020
The staff member who showed me around Brookdale Redwood City was very informative and very welcoming. It is a one-story community, so the layout is very good and it's a good size. There are quite a lot of social activities. There are lots of activities, but the rooms are not updated. The outdoor patio area is really nice. They are very health conscious about the food, which I like. They try to use local resources. They really try to flavor without salt by using herbs and spices. They have one-bedroom units and some studio units.
Denise
July 25, 2019
Mom's experience at Brookdale Redwood City wasn't the best. They're very understaffed and the staff that's there is not really up to par. They're not terrible, but there were a couple of different instances where my mom was ringing the buzzer and they just didn't come. We weren't very pleased with them. The place is old, the carpets were dirty, and they have two banks of elevators. My mom got caught in one of them a couple of times because at least one elevator was always out of order. I was really disappointed in the place and I'm surprised that they're able to operate like that. There were a couple of caregivers who were really nice. They did exercise classes, had somebody to come in and play the guitar, and a bus to take people to church or doctors' appointments. My mom said that the food was OK for the most part. It wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst. There was just a lot of repetition according to my mom. It seemed really nice in the beginning and they were helpful, but it dropped right off.
Anonymous
May 06, 2018
My parents will be moving into Brookdale Redwood City. It's clean. The room is a good size for people who are downsizing. I think there is enough room for my parents. The staff members are very helpful. They answered any questions that we had. They have movies and card games. They also have a library and an exercise pool.
Sherry
My mom lived at Brookdale Redwood City for a little over five years. The level of service she was receiving was horrible, and they had violations of codes for caring for the elderly. My mom was known as the resident in assisted living who never needed assistance because she was pretty independent. When she finally deteriorated to the point when she did need help, this is where they completely let her down. She laid on the floor on one occasion for 45 minutes after falling coming out of the restroom, and again she laid on the floor for two and a half hours after coming out of the bathroom and falling another time. She fell a total of three times in the five years she was there. Their turnover was just horrible and the executive director position was like a swinging door. It was awful, and I would not recommend them to anybody. When Mom first moved in there, the food was great and she loved going down to eat, but by the time we moved her out, she rarely went down because it wasn't worth it. I had to bring food in. If the residents complained about the food, the management would tell them to have their people bring them stuff. The arrogance was beyond the pale. They should be held accountable for the level of treatment that people got in assisted living.
dana073666
May 26, 2017
We decided on Brookdale Redwood City for my mom. We chose it because of the size of the room and the price point for independent living. The assisted living was a little bit lower than some of the other places, but the option of having independent living was very compelling. There is a combination of independent and assisted living residents, and they were very friendly. It has a good range of options for someone to enter into senior living, and it seems like they have a very helpful staff and a welcoming atmosphere.
Ellen701622
March 28, 2017
Brookdale Redwood City was spectacular in terms of the amenities, layout, cleanliness, and staff interactions. The garden areas and everything about it were beautiful, but it was expensive. It's definitely at the top of the list.
Jorge483400
November 01, 2016
Brookdale Redwood City was excellent. People were friendly and were very helpful. As a matter of fact, it was second on our list. It was good enough for us to decide for my mother to move there. The room was nice, and the facility was very good. They have a pool for water aerobics which is good because it is one of the things she really likes. The rooms all have complete kitchens or at least the one-bedroom. They have movies and different exercise classes, shuttle buses that take people shopping and to the doctors, and a facility that if you have a guest they could stay overnight in a guestroom, which they would have to rent of course. They have a Jacuzzi, exercise, and arts and crafts. They obviously have meals, and they go on excursions.
Belmont Gal
My mother-in-law has moved to Brookdale Redwood City. It’s very nice. She chose them because she liked the atmosphere there, and she thought she would like it. The people were friendly. It’s a very vibrant place, and seems very social.
She liked the apartment. They had lots of activities, and we had lunch there. She liked the food, and also the fact that the price was less than where she was living before. She’s very happy there.
Visitor121431650
December 29, 2015
My mother is a resident of Brookdale Redwood City. The staff there is very nice. However, they may be a little understaffed because they are not always available right away when my mother asks for help. My mother is staying in a very nice one-bedroom apartment. I have eaten there, and the food was good. It is not like restaurant food, but it is low in fat, low in salt, and nutritious. My mother likes it. They have a lot of activities, but she is not participating in anyyet. They have exercise classes, a lap pool and bridge games. I think that the place is secure. They only have one entrance with a receptionist, and you need to sign in before you can get in. If only they had more staff, they could respond more quickly to the needs of the residents.
Visitor28891
September 29, 2015
Brookdale was a very nice place as well as the rooms. I like the staff very much. The price is a little bit too high for us.
TH1
September 29, 2015
My daughter is at Brookdale Redwood City. It seems very pleasant there. The surroundings are nice.
Sandra109530250
June 29, 2015
The staff was wonderful, and the residents were extremely welcoming and friendly at Brookdale Redwood City. I liked the location. It was quite nice. The building needed upgrading, and the food was not very good. The most desirable thing about it was the cost. It was very reasonable.
Visitor104838650
April 27, 2015
Brookdale Redwood City has a very spacious environment when you walk in. There is a nice spacious lobby area. The dining room is laid out well which is not exactly a straight line through. There are tables on both sides and big windows with lot of sunrise that come in. I really like that there are pathways where people can walk from the main building to other parts, and there are benches to sit outside. It has a very park-like living environment to it. Everybody is very friendly. The gal in charge of signing people up is a very kind woman. As far as I know, they have somebody come to look at their furniture to help them decide what they can take with them. My in-laws are getting a two-bedroom unit. I do know they got an upstairs unit with two balconies which is nice for them to be able to be outside without having to go somewhere. They have a lot of light and fresh air. The kitchen is going to be a perfect size for her. It seems that there is something going on every single day too. There are special events, and then there are weekly events like they alternate old-time movie nights, ice cream, bingo, chair exercise, and all sorts of activities. They have a library, and when I visited, people were playing some kind of card game. It is a facility that you can go into independently and progress to assisted living as needed. My understanding is they even have hospice. It is a place you can go and not have to worry about having to move should your physical condition change.
Visitor105244050
April 20, 2015
Our visit with Woodside Terrace (Brookdale Redwood City) was nice. They had nice people. The persons that showed us around were very congenial. The place was clean and had no smell. I thought it was a couple of steps above what she needed, and that was my mistake in making that appointment, but I did like it. They were informative and gave us all kind of information. It was more for people who needed care. I went to see the room, and it was nice. I would recommend it. The people there really took care of the people who lived there.
Terri33
March 30, 2015
My mom has only been at Woodside Terrace (Brookdale Redwood City) for 3 days. It is sort of a hotel environment with dining and activities, alongside independent and assisted living. Overall, the staff is very good, caring, and attentive. It is positive, lots of the conversation, engagement, and options. It has a nice ambience. It smells clean, and there’s an outside patio area.
There are activities that you can choose to participate in or choose to sit and watch. They have therapy on site. They have scenic drives and luncheons out. They had a Jewish Passover meal today. I think they have barbecues, too. They have good food, and they have a good balanced plan for seniors that I can see so far. They have an independent and assisted meal areas so a quiet room and a not quiet room. If you’re in the mood to talk, you can go to the talking side.
Visitor108384350
March 27, 2015
Redwood is good. They get little groups together, and they do different activities. The food is nutritional, and dad is on a special diet. The staff assists me and gives me all the information I need.
Beth16
Woodside Terrace looked clean and pleasant. It met our needs. They had perfect people who were very cordial and professional. The common area looked good. We didn't eat there, but the menu was good. They also had activities. It would be better if they could update a bit on their equipment and furnishing.
Sheri4
July 25, 2013
She is in the intensive care part of Woodside Terrace. She has a nice little apartment with a bedroom and a bathroom so we are able to fix it up very much like it her own. They have a 24-hour nursing care which is something that she needs and most facilities don't offer that so I'm really grateful for that. There is a nurse on site which makes a considerable difference. The second thing that they have which is unlike many of the facilities I've visited is that they have a regular meal, but you could also order other things. They have a menu, so you don't get that same standard food every day. They have a high turnover with their staff, but they hire very qualified people. I found the staff to be very friendly and very supportive. They all have CNA credentials.
Daughter-in-Law4
July 12, 2013
The staff that was doing the tour for Woodside Terrace was very nice, though the facility itself looked a little shabby. It needed some help. I was surprised with the garden because there weren't very nice sitting areas outside and that could have been improved. The swimming pool they have needed to be fixed up. I understand they are going to be doing some upgrading, which is good because they needed that upgrading. It just looked worn out. The paint was not in great shape. The room that I got to see was just the basic. There is just no way my in-laws would move in to something like that. It was pretty depressing. It was not the level that my in-laws are used to. This is unfortunately well below anything that I could imagine them doing. This is perfect for a lot of people but it just wouldn't work for my in-laws.
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