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Brookdale Wilmington

3501 Converse Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,879

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,892
  • Average State Price: $3,983
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Brookdale Wilmington Description

    Brookdale Wilmington is a medium 38 bed community that offers assisted living and memory care and is about 2.8 miles outside Wilmington, North Carolina and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 making it the 13th highest rated community in the city out of 25 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    Brookdale Wilmington
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 71 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 12 out of 25 communities in Wilmington
  • Ranking in State: 421 out of 1042 communities in NC
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    Brookdale Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1999 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in North Carolina

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Brookdale is praised for its safe, family-like setting with activities suitable for everyone, and the staff is described as top-notch.
    • One reviewer highlighted the excellent care and personal attention their wife received during a two-week stay, appreciating the clean, cozy, and active environment.
    • Several reviewers are extremely pleased with Brookdale's enthusiastic caregivers, beautiful layout, freedom for residents, good food, and the sense of "home" away from home.
    • The activities director at Brookdale is commended for being amazing, energetic, and engaging with each resident personally, significantly enhancing their quality of life.
    • The executive director and staff at Brookdale Wilmington NC are recognized for their competent care, genuine concern for residents, and the ability to address and follow up on concerns promptly.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns are raised about staffing issues due to pay disputes and poor management, leading to over half the staff quitting and being replaced by agency staff without promised dementia training.
    • Incidents of employees drinking on the job are reported, with specific names mentioned, and a lack of professionalism in handling medications and care.
    • Brookdale Wilmington is tagged for neglect by the county due to poor staffing and improper skin assessments, and promises of personalized engagement are not met.
    • One reviewer experienced problems with their mother's belongings getting mixed up, a valuable ring disappearing, and inadequate personal care leading to health issues.
    • Another reviewer found their father in the same clothes for several days, questioned the frequency of showers and bedsheet changes, and expressed dissatisfaction with the staff's engagement and responsiveness to concerns.
    • There are reports of reviews being deleted if they contain negative feedback, and ongoing concerns about a resident's medical care, hygiene, and cleanliness despite meetings with the new director and clinical RN.

    Mixed Feedback:

    While many reviews praise Brookdale for its caring staff, engaging activities, and comfortable environment, there are significant concerns about staffing issues, neglect, and the management's response to feedback. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these factors and conduct thorough research or visits to make an informed decision.


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    Health

    Emergency Alert System

    Specialized care

    Skilled nursing

    Wellness


    Services

    24-hour security

    Emergency response

    Concierge service

    Housekeeping included

    Home-like environment


    Activities

    Gardening/Greenhouse

    Walking Paths

    Library

    Fireside Living Room

    Meeting Rooms

    Piano


    Community Amenities

    Pet Friendly

    Courtyard and Garden

    Porch

    Landscaped Grounds

    Beauty/Barber Shop

    On-site Beauty Parlor


    Room Amenities

    Wi Fi Access Throughout

    Keypad Entry

    Telephone


    Dining

    Private Dining Room

    Three home-style meals

    Delicious snacks


    Transportation

    Transportation

    Parking - Surface


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Wilmington which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 115,933 (small city).
    • The average income is $81,566, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 50
      • Average Temperature: 68.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 176 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 187 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.1% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 6.38% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 19% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 72% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.27 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.73 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.67 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.51 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Food Lion
    0.8 miles away
    Harris Teeter
    1.0 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.1 miles away
    Publix
    1.5 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Fort Fisher South Port Ferry
    16.5 miles away
    Fort Fisher Ferry
    18.9 miles away
    Deep Point Marina
    19.1 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Park Sterling Bank
    0.2 miles away
    Live Oak Bank
    0.2 miles away
    Yadkin Bank
    0.3 miles away
    BB&T
    1.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    New Hanover Regional Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Wilmington Treatment Center
    1.2 miles away
    New Hanover Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    Dosher Memorial Hospital
    19.6 miles away
    Brunswick Medical Center
    23.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    King's Pharmacy & Compounding Lab
    1.2 miles away
    Winterpark Discount Drug
    2.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    CVS
    6.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    6.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Alford Family Dentistry
    0.5 miles away
    Carolinas Oral & Facial Surgery Center
    1.2 miles away
    Atlantic Dental Group
    1.2 miles away
    French Family Dentistry
    6.2 miles away
    O2 Dental Group of Wilmington
    7.1 miles away

    Parks

    Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
    0.4 miles away
    Battle of Forks' Civil War Battlefield Park
    0.9 miles away
    Long Leaf Park
    1.0 miles away
    Halyburton Park
    1.3 miles away
    Virginia Pearson Empie Park
    1.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Independence Mall
    0.8 miles away

    Culture

    Cameron Art Museum
    1.1 miles away
    Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center
    3.3 miles away
    Wilma W. Daniels Gallery
    3.8 miles away
    Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    4.2 miles away
    Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center
    6.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    0.8 miles away
    Krispy Kreme
    1.1 miles away
    Mcdonalds
    1.1 miles away
    Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn
    1.1 miles away
    Marco's Pizza
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NC. It is a medium-sized community with 38 total beds.

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