Types of Senior Living
At Brookdale, we have multiple senior living options to match your lifestyle, care needs and budget. From independent living to skilled nursing, you can enjoy homelike living spaces, staff on site 24/7 and fewer worries knowing you have the support you need.
Wondering which care level is right for you? By contacting your local Brookdale community, you can get a free personalized care assessment that considers your preferences, health and support needs to determine the right place for you.
How Do I Know It’s Time to Have This Conversation?
You don't have to wait until something urgent happens—bringing senior living up early gives everyone time to think, plan and make choices together. This can also help your family feel more in control of what comes next.
Getting Started
Independent Living
Who is Independent Living For?
Those who can manage their own personal care and would be happy to live without chores like meal preparation and home maintenance might find that independent living is a good fit.
Independent living helps you connect with your neighbors, keep a packed social calendar and have extra time for hobbies in a cozy, homelike apartment surrounded by amentities.
Assisted Living
Is Assisted Living Tax Deductible?
Assisted living expenses may qualify for tax deductions in some situations. The key is understanding how care is provided and what the IRS considers eligible.
If you are helping a parent or managing your own care expenses, it is worth knowing that certain medical and personal care services can count toward deductions. Speaking with a tax professional can help you see what applies to your unique situation.
Memory Care
What Is Memory Care?
Memory care supports your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia in a secure, caring community with daily routines.
Skilled Nursing
What's the Difference Between Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing?
Skilled nursing provides licensed medical care and therapy, while assisted living offers support with daily routines in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Brookdale at Home
What Steps Help Lower Risk with In-Home Care?
If your loved one receives help at home or in a senior living community, choosing the right support matters. Look for:
- Staff or caregivers who are trained and background-checked
- Clear roles, routines and points of contact
- Communication that feels open and respectful
- Opportunities to visit, observe or participate in care
- Community policies that encourage feedback and engagement
Trust is shaped over time and supported by consistency.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
What's a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC?
A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offers several types of care—like independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing—in one location. This lets you or your loved one stay in the same community, even if health needs change.
Respite Care
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is short-term care for your loved one, giving you time to rest or take care of other responsibilities. A trained caregiver can come to your home to help with meals, personal care, companionship and more.
Why Do Families Choose Respite Care?
Respite care lets you pause, recharge or travel while your loved one continues to get the compassionate care they need.