Brookdale Augusta is licensed for assisted living and is equipped to support residents who live with moderate dementia. The community provides routine diabetic monitoring, on-site physical and occupational therapy, access to a therapy room, and the option for respite or short-term stays. Residents who need wound management, hospice coordination, or specialized incontinence support can receive these services without leaving the property.

Round-the-clock medical oversight is delivered by RNs and LPNs, backed by 24-hour on-site nursing staff and security personnel. Full-assistance help is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and staff can accommodate walkers, wheelchairs, or simple standby transfers. Medication management, ambulatory care, podiatry visits, and laundry service are handled on site to limit outside appointments and reduce disruption to daily routines.

Private and companion apartments are available; some layouts include a kitchenette for residents who wish to prepare light snacks. Not all accommodations offer the same features, so prospective residents should confirm specific unit details during a tour.

Dining services follow a set menu with daily diet modifications for diabetic, low-sodium, or other physician-directed needs. Staff oversee mealtimes for residents who need assistance with eating, ensuring nutritional goals are met while respecting individual preferences.

Community amenities include resident parking, surface parking for guests, secure keypad entry, and a 24-hour security system. Residents have access to landscaped grounds, communal and private gardens, a courtyard, a porch, and a fireside living room. An arts and crafts studio, therapy room, barber/beauty shop, piano, meeting rooms, and private dining space support social engagement. Internet access is available throughout the property, and pets are allowed. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.

Residents and their families say:

Reviewers frequently praised Brookdale Augusta for its helpful, friendly, and considerate staff. They repeatedly highlighted the cleanliness of the residence and the spaciousness of the rooms. "Brookdale is an awesome place. Everything is very clean," one reviewer said. Another one mentioned a bright, sunny room that was larger than expected. The staff at Brookdale were revered not just for their professionalism, but also for their warmth, creating a family-like environment.

The food also received a lot of positive commentary with one resident praising the meals for not just being healthy but also delicious. There was an appreciation for the wide variety of meal choices that the dining service had to offer, as well as the freedom to adjust meals as per individual preference. The range and effectiveness of activities were another aspect that reviewers regularly mentioned, as Brookdale had plans for daily activities, arts, and crafts, weekly trips, and special events. Residents and reviewers also appreciated the community's pricing, telling others that the cost was lower than average for the excellent service they were receiving.

In terms of the building and accommodations, Brookdale Augusta was described as "very homey" and "a beautiful place." Highlighted features included the community's old and historic roots, multiple windows in some rooms, and the option for single or double bedrooms. Many reviewers particularly highlighted the convenience of having everything they needed in one place. They mentioned the abundance of helpful facilities like an exercise room, a physical therapy room, and a game room. Convenience of location was also touched upon several times, with one reviewer stating it was "centrally located to everything." Brookdale's careful medication management and attentive health care were appreciated, as was their system of ensuring residents were aware of meal times and upcoming activities.

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