Brentwood Retirement Community in Muscle Shoals delivers two primary levels of support—Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents who need help with daily activities receive routine assistance, while those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias are supported in a secure environment that is structured around cognitive needs. Short-term respite stays can be arranged, giving family caregivers a break or allowing residents to recover after a hospital visit. Ongoing diabetes management, scheduled physician visits, and on-site speech therapy reinforce a clinical approach intended to keep residents stable and safe without requiring frequent trips off campus.
Additional medical resources are built into daily operations. A secured perimeter and trained staff create a controlled setting for individuals prone to wandering. Licensed nurses oversee medication management and coordinate care plans with physical, occupational, and speech therapists who visit the community. On-site services also cover incontinence and ambulatory care, podiatry, dentistry, and hospice coordination. Suites and common areas are laid out to reduce confusion, and the entire Memory Care wing is designed specifically to accommodate memory loss, reinforcing Brentwood as a purpose-built, memory-care-only option for families who need that level of specialization.
Accommodation choices range from studios to larger suites, all air-conditioned for comfort. Many units feature wheelchair-accessible showers, and some overlook landscaped outdoor areas. Common spaces include a central fireplace for gatherings, a piano or organ for resident use, and convenient parking for visitors. Because floor plans vary, not every accommodation will include every feature mentioned, so touring the specific apartment is recommended.
Dining is structured around resident health needs. Three daily meals are prepared on-site, with low- or no-sodium and no-sugar options available for those on restricted diets. Guests can purchase meals to eat with loved ones, and staff monitor nutritional intake to be sure each resident receives balanced, physician-aligned nutrition.
Residents fill their days with a broad schedule of amenities and programs. A library and computer lounge supports quiet study or internet use, while clubs, fitness programs, yoga and chair yoga encourage socialization and movement. Outdoor walking paths, raised garden beds, and an outdoor pool promote time outside, and planned social outings keep residents connected to the wider community. Reminiscence and sensory-based programs target cognitive engagement, complemented by intergenerational events, live music, karaoke, dances, birthday parties, and other gatherings in the activity center.
