Brookdale Redwood City offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, giving residents access to individualized health services without leaving the building. The care team can handle wound care, oxygen management, and doctor-ordered special diets. Residents younger than 60 are accepted, and the staff is trained to support mild dementia. Diabetes oversight ranges from oral medications to injections and sliding-scale monitoring, and an on-site podiatrist visits regularly to address foot and gait issues.
Licensed nurses are on site 24 hours a day and have an additional nurse on call at all times. Background-checked caregivers work an awake night shift, and each apartment is equipped with pull cords and PERS pendants that alert staff around the clock. A fenced rear area, alarmed doors, and routine wellness checks add another layer of safety. Assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting can be provided at the full-assist level, while help with eating is available on a standby basis. Mobility support ranges from simple walker guidance to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers, ensuring residents with changing needs can remain in place.
Apartments are available in several layouts; some include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnishings, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate. Because floor plans differ, not every unit contains every feature, so it is best to confirm details during a tour. Common areas are fully wheelchair-accessible to make it easier for everyone to reach activities and dining.
Meals are served three times a day with a set menu, but an on-order option allows residents to request alternatives. Snacks are available between meals, and the culinary staff collaborates with nursing to manage diabetic, low-sodium, or other physician-directed diets. Independent Living residents can enroll in medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and a monthly meal plan that lets them join communal dining as often as they wish.
The community adds convenience through resident parking, scheduled transportation, and proximity to public transit. Amenities include an indoor pool, hot tubs, exercise room, wellness center, movie room, billiards, library, barber/beauty shop, internet access, communal gardens, walking paths, and on-site religious services. Guest rooms and respite care are available for short stays. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Smoking is permitted outdoors, and the entire campus is designed to be wheelchair accessible.
