The Brook of Portland was very nice. There were little apartments in there. They have pull cords. My dad is allowed to have a dog if he wants one. They have meal plans. We saw them delivering the food to the residents. The staff was amazing. In some of the rooms, like the more assisted areas, they supply a microwave and a small fridge. In some of the more independent apartments, they supply the stove and refrigerator, but you have to bring your own microwave. They have pool tables, a theater room, and all kinds of programs. They bring in people who play music a couple of times a week. They do have one laundry room in each quarter that is free to use. They also have a laundry service that you can pay for. They'll come to pick up your laundry and do it for you.