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Brookdale West University
5151 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005
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Brookdale West University Description
Here at Brookdale West University, located inside the inner loop in the heart of Houston, you can trade your to-do list for a bucket list with fewer chores and more time for you. Our independent living community has several floor plans to choose from, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, so you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment to fit your style. And with basic utilities and maintenance included, you’ll have fewer bills to worry about.
Let us take care of home maintenance so you have more time to do what you want to do. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn Spanish. We have a class for that. Or maybe you want to explore your creative side with an art class in our arts and crafts studio. Now you can. Here you have choices for how to spend your time. And just in case, 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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- The facility is well-kept, and the staff is friendly.
- Residents enjoy a peaceful environment with a variety of amenities.
- Brookdale West University is praised for its great work environment.
- Many reviewers highlight the safe, secure, and friendly atmosphere, making it a perfect place for seniors.
- The staff, including the sales director and executive director, are commended for their kindness, responsiveness, and helpfulness.
- Brookdale offers a beautiful, fun, and supportive setting for seniors to maintain their independence.
- The community is described as affordable, with a great location, and offers a variety of activities and amenities.
- Residents feel at home, enjoying the friendly community, great food, and numerous activities and events.
- The staff is consistently praised for being professional, helpful, and accommodating.
- Brookdale is recommended for its value, well-maintained environment, and social community.
Negative Reviews:
- There are complaints about management and unprofessional behavior from a hiring manager.
- Some reviewers mention issues with trash being left outside, attracting wildlife.
- One review criticizes the authenticity of positive reviews and expresses dissatisfaction with the management.
Mixed Reviews:
- While most reviews are positive, highlighting the community's friendly atmosphere and quality of life, there are concerns about management and professionalism in some areas.
- Despite minor issues, the overall sentiment is that Brookdale West University is a great place for seniors, offering a supportive and enjoyable living experience.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is West University Place which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 15,741 (small town).
- The average income is $432,928, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 87
- Low Temperature: 56
- Average Temperature: 73.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 206 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 157 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.1 inches a year
- The median age is 32.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 3.13% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 30.29% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 32% Hispanic or Latino, and 44% White.
- The crime rate is 9.7 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.92 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.57 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.42 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.95 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 64.0, Moderate Days 138.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 9.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Buffalo Market H-E-B On Buffalo Speedway
0.1 miles awayKroger
0.2 miles awayBering's Hardware & Gifts
0.9 miles awayCostco
0.9 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.9 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Comerica Bank
0.1 miles awayCapital One
0.1 miles awayChase
0.1 miles awayBBVA Compass
0.2 miles awayCitibank
0.5 miles awayHospitals
Houston Methodist Hospital
1.9 miles awayKindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
1.9 miles awayMemorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
2.0 miles awayShriners Hospitals for Children — Houston
2.0 miles awayChildren's Memorial Hermann Hospital
2.1 miles awayPharmacies
H-E-B Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayWalgreens
0.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayRandalls Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayCampbell's Compounding
1.5 miles awayDentists
Lovett Dental
1.0 miles awayThe Village Dentistry
1.0 miles awayPearl32
1.0 miles awayPremiere Surgical Arts
1.0 miles awayDental Designers
1.8 miles awayParks
Levy Park
0.3 miles awayWier Park
0.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Shops at Arrive
1.0 miles awayThe Galleria
2.2 miles awayHeights Mercantile
4.2 miles awayThe Shops at Houston Center
4.2 miles awayThe Plaza @ Hillcroft and Harwin
4.4 miles awayCulture
Magic Island
0.8 miles awayMain Street Theater
0.9 miles awayLucian and Nancy Morrison Theater
1.5 miles awayMenil Drawing Institute
1.8 miles awayHouston Center for Photography
1.9 miles awayRestaurants
Olive Garden
0.1 miles awayChili's
0.1 miles awayGuadalajara
0.2 miles awayThai Bistro
0.2 miles away100% Taquito
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