Shawnee, Kansas
Brookdale Shawnee
11400 W 65th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
- Location
- Shawnee, KS
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About this community
Brookdale Shawnee is a memory care community on West 65th St in Shawnee, Kansas, offering person-centered Alzheimer's and dementia care. The community uses the Clare Bridge approach, a structure of six planned programs per day meant to support residents' current abilities. A trained team member is on site 24/7 to respond in an emergency.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Brookdale Shawnee. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryLong-Term Care / Nursing Home
Settings offering continuous nursing or complex care where supported.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Brookdale Shawnee.
Care & support
A personalized care plan is created before a resident arrives, and the care team learns each resident's family history, preferences, likes and dislikes.
The community aims to assign consistent dementia care partners to each resident so familiar caregivers build relationships over time.
The Solace program adds extra time for grooming, sensory activities, music and aromatherapy for residents with advanced dementia.
The Embrace Family Partnership offers educational resources and support for families of residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, and families can stay close through virtual scrapbooks.
Rooms & living spaces
Residents live in private apartments with dining and housekeeping included, and semi-private rooms may be available. They can bring favorite furnishings, a pet and treasured keepsakes.
Dining & meals
Meals feature dementia-friendly menus and adapt to personal needs with gentle prompts and supportive tools. Soft lighting, reduced distractions and thoughtfully designed table settings create a calm atmosphere.
Residents can take part in light meal preparation, such as folding napkins or arranging centerpieces. The community also has a bistro.
Activities & connection
The Clare Bridge Daily Path offers gentle, structured activities such as dancing and brain games, with a morning cognitive workout and physical activities from B-Fit to walking groups.
As needs change, programming can emphasize comfort and connection through sensory experiences such as music, pet visits and calming scents.
Shared spaces & amenities
The community includes a library, a hair salon, a beauty and barber shop, a fireside living room, a pub and sports bar, a piano and an enclosed greenhouse.
Outdoor features include a courtyard and garden, porch, walking paths and landscaped grounds. The community is pet friendly.
Accessibility
Entrances are controlled, with keypad entry, for the memory care community.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Brookdale Shawnee. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
