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Brookdale Meridian Lakewood
1805 S. Balsam St., Lakewood, CO 80232
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Brookdale Meridian Lakewood Description
How does a retirement with fewer chores and more adventures sound? It’s maintenance-free living at its best, and you’ve earned it! We can take care of the chores while you focus on what you want to do. Here at Brookdale Meridian Lakewood, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lakewood, Colorado, we offer independent living and skilled nursing.
Located just outside of Denver, our community is the perfect retreat for nature enthusiasts who want big-city amenities close by. Want to let someone else do the cooking and dishes—now you can. And for your peace of mind, our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed bag of experiences and opinions. Some highlight the exceptional care and amenities provided, such as comfortable apartments that are affordable, enjoyable social amenities, and a beautiful community with great team spirit. Residents and their families have praised the facility for going above and beyond during the Covid crisis, facilitating virtual visits and outdoor meetings by ponds, which have been particularly appreciated by those with a love for nature.
On the other hand, there are significant concerns raised about the staff's attitude, with reports of rudeness and a lack of care for both residents and employees. Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the management and specific staff members, suggesting improvements in staff training and management oversight could enhance the living and working environment. Concerns about safety and the adequacy of facilities, such as the delay in apartment readiness and incidents leading to resident injuries, have also been noted.
Despite these criticisms, many reviews commend the skilled nursing care, the variety and quality of activities available to residents, and the overall warmth and welcoming nature of the community. The food, staff, especially in activities, and the serene location away from the city have been highlighted as reasons to recommend this facility.
It's clear that while there are areas for improvement, particularly in staff behavior and facility management, many residents and their families have found happiness and satisfaction in the community's offerings. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to consider both the positive aspects and the areas flagged for improvement when making their decision.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Lakewood which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 152,597 (small city).
- The average income is $63,671, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 53.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 101 days of rain, 49 days of snow and 213 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The median age is 37.7 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 6.55% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 9.29% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 18% Hispanic or Latino, and 75% White.
- The crime rate is 12.64 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.93 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 7.89 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.6 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.94 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 143.0, Moderate Days 99.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 30.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
King Soopers
0.4 miles awayCarmine Lonardo's
0.7 miles awaySafeway
1.7 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.8 miles awayKing Soopers Grocery
2.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
W Jewell Ave & S Cody Way
0.1 miles awayW Jewell Ave & S Cody St
0.1 miles awayW Jewell Ave & S Ammons St
0.1 miles awayW Jewell Ave & S Estes St
0.3 miles awayW Jewell Ave between S Allison St & S Wadsworth Blvd
0.3 miles awayBanks
U.S. Bank
0.4 miles awayWells Fargo
0.4 miles awayFirst Bank
1.6 miles awayBellco Credit Union
1.6 miles awayBank of the West
1.6 miles awayHospitals
Health Unit
2.7 miles awaySaint Anthony Medical Campus
2.8 miles awaySaint Anthony Medical Plaza 3
2.9 miles awaySaint Anthony Hospital
3.0 miles awaySaint Anthony Medical Plaza 2
3.0 miles awayPharmacies
King Soopers Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayRite Aid
0.4 miles awayWalgreens
1.5 miles awaySafeway
1.7 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.3 miles awayDentists
Perfect Teeth
0.3 miles awayChildren's Medicaid Dental
0.9 miles awayLakewood Modern Dentistry
1.7 miles awayKids Family Dentistry
2.0 miles awaySimple Smiles Dental
2.7 miles awayParks
Jewell Park
0.3 miles awayGreen Gables Park
0.6 miles awaySanctuary Park
0.7 miles awayKendrick Lake Park
0.7 miles awayKendrick Lake Park Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
0.7 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
7.8 miles awayShopping
Safeway
1.6 miles awayCulture
Bonfils Amphitheatre
1.3 miles awayGazebo
1.3 miles awayLakewood Cultural Center
1.7 miles awayNEXT Gallery
4.0 miles awayDenver's Dangerous Theater
4.5 miles awayRestaurants
Nicolo's Chicago Style Pizza
0.2 miles awayStar Thai
0.3 miles awayLas Dalias
0.3 miles awayFortune City
0.4 miles awayMing Hin Best Taste Buffet
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