Brookdale Wave

Featured Amenities

  • Emergency Alert System
  • Indoor Pool
  • Therapy Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Parking
  • Concierge Service
  • Beauty/Barber Shop

Levels of Care

  • CCRC Rental
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living

Exceptional Senior Living

Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes and mow the lawn. At Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, you can. With proximity to Newport, scenic views of the Sakonnet River and multiple levels of care on one campus, you’ll have the maintenance-free lifestyle you want and care options to meet your needs. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Plus, our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency.

Live where you can connect with your sense of purpose. You can volunteer for your favorite cause, swim in our heated indoor pool or soak in the hot tub. What about a little Wii bowling before joining a mix and mingle event at our pub on campus? You decide. And with several apartment floor plans, including apartments with a private patio or balcony, you’ll have a lot of great choices.


divider

Clare Bridge®: Our Community-Based Approach

Clare Bridge is our exclusive brand of Alzheimer’s and dementia care that serves both you and your loved one. Our mission is to help your loved one feel a strong sense of belonging, build friendships and support their current abilities through personalized and purposeful engagement.

What Our Clare Bridge Community Can Offer Your Loved One

Just because someone you love is experiencing memory loss, it doesn't mean that they should have to sacrifice their quality of life. Our residents spend their days in a secure place, surrounded by familiar people who encourage them to enjoy life, experience feelings of belonging and purpose and support current abilities through our Clare Bridge Daily Path programming.


divider

Benefits of Our Clare Bridge Community
A Secure Setting

We provide the one you love with sheltered freedom so that you can have peace of mind.

  • Our purpose-built spaces include secured outdoor spaces that help encourage freedom through secure exploring with access to nature paths, gardening, outdoor exercise, sensory experiences and more. 
  • Secured entrances and exits help support our memory care residents while still promoting independence and movement.
Supportive and Engaging Care Environments

A place that is familiar and comforting—that’s home.

  • Our apartments have plenty of natural window light, ample storage, a private bathroom and some even have a water or garden view. 
  • We can help you make your loved one’s new home familiar and comfortable with suggestions for what to bring on move-in day. 
  • Our purpose-built community incorporates special features, such as way-finding cues, easy-to-navigate floor plans and soothing wall colors, so residents feel comfortable and secure.
Consistent Care Assignments

Whenever possible, the same care associates are assigned to the same resident to build relationships based on trust and loving concern.

  • Relationship-rich care helps to encourage familiarity and regularity. 
  • You’ll have peace of mind knowing staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Engaging Programs

Our Clare Bridge community uses strengths-based programming to create a customized engagement experience.

  • We help our residents preserve their abilities and encourage the use of their current skills. 
  • Your loved one can meet up with friends to play cards or join a cooking demonstration in the neighborhood kitchen. 
  • Our calendar is more than just a list of activities; it’s one more way we support you and your family to help your loved one stay engaged.

divider

Personalized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

At Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, our staff is available to help provide just the right kind of care just when your loved one needs it. We use a person-centered approach to create a sense of belonging and purpose for your family member while seeking to preserve their identity and sense of self. Our care associates spend time learning about our residents’ pasts, their likes and dislikes, and what makes them feel loved and cherished throughout an ordinary day.


divider


divider

How can we help?

Select a preferred time to visit

CHOOSE DAY

CHOOSE DAY

in the

CHOOSE TIME

CHOOSE TIME

Morning

Afternoon

By opting in, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing text messages (such as visit reminders & promotions) from Brookdale at the number you've provided.  Terms and Privacy: brookdale.com/texting.  We value your privacy.  By clicking, you agree to the terms and conditions of our privacy policy and agree to be called, in response to your inquiry, by a Senior Living Advisior using our automated telephone dialing system.

Thank you!

Want to talk right away? Call us at 877-384-8989

Checkmark
Icon of laptop
You contacted Brookdale
for more information.
Icon of phone ringing

Watch for a call from

Brookdale Senior Living

877-390-2597

During these hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
3
Headset Icon
You'll speak with a
Senior Living Advisor

Sorry!

We did not receive your form.

Our technical team has been notified of this error.

Common Questions About Memory Care

Clare Bridge is our exclusive brand of dementia care created more than 30 years ago, consisting of a gentle structure of six planned programs per day that help support your love one's current abilities and help preserve their remaining skills.

Crossings is designed for seniors in the early stages of dementia, and a stepping stone between assisted living and memory care. Your loved one can enjoy activities like art and dance classes, museum excursions, journaling to explore life stories, and sharing stories around the dinner table with new friends.

 

Solace is skillfully crafted to meet the special needs of advanced dementia; adding an extra layer to the Clare Bridge programming including extra time for grooming, activities involving the senses, music and aromatherapy.

Assisted living communities are designed for seniors who are relatively independent, but they need some assistance with daily tasks, like bathing, dressing and managing medication. Assisted living is ideal for those who are looking to make the most of their retirement by living closer to other people in the same stage of life, while getting access to quality care, great onsite amenities, and interesting activities happening at the community.

 

Memory care communities are specifically designed for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. They feature safe and secure environments where staff can closely monitor the health of the residents. You'll also find programs, activities, and events that are designed to help memory care residents work on their cognitive abilities, while also getting to enjoy passions and hobbies. Staff typically are specially trained to provide the quality care needed for seniors with memory loss.

Memory care features can vary from location to location. Sometimes they are stand-alone communities, and sometimes they are part of a larger community with more levels of care. They often include safety features like emergency alert systems, enclosed courtyards and keypad entry; personalized programming; easy-to-navigate features like color-coded hallways and spacious hallways; and accommodations for seniors in both the early and late stages of dementia.

As much as we wish there was a cure for Alzheimer’s, the best thing a memory care community can do is provide opportunities for your loved one to maintain or experience improvement in their current skills. Research has shown that living in a community can reduce the amount of medication a resident needs, increase their overall health and wellness with proper nutrition and exercise, and provide increased social interaction that leads to lower levels of depression and isolation.

The cost of memory care depends on several different factors, including location, floor plan and how much care your loved one needs. The good news is that our residents only pay for the services they actually need. 

This is one of those tricky questions that only you can answer. It’s important to do your research before coming to a final decision. But we can tell you that as the disease progresses, the amount of time, energy and resources required to provide quality care will increase. This often creates more stress for the caregiver and could compromise the otherwise high quality of life your loved one could enjoy in a memory care community.

Our communities incorporate several features to help keep your loved one safe, like including emergency alert systems in each apartment. The majority of our communities also have enclosed outdoor courtyards so residents can explore in a secure environment.

Many caregivers think that a private suite is always the better option for their loved one, but research has shown the value of companionship for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Sharing an apartment with a roommate can sometimes give residents a greater sense of purpose and lead to deep and lasting friendships. Companion suites can also be more budget-friendly!

Most memory care communities provide educational materials and outreach for families exploring senior living options, but you still need to do your research. Consider what specific items are on your wish list, taking into consideration your loved one’s individual needs and any activities, treatments or accommodations that you believe is important. For more information on finding the right memory care community, visit our Find the Right Memory Care Community page.

Chat Now