Brookdale Monroe

Sponsered a drag show! With a beautiful campus and decent-sized rooms, 10 minutes from her grandkids, my mom was planning to sell her house and then move-in here. Then while Googling them one day, I stumbled upon their sponsorship of a drag show at the nearby senior center. I messaged them to verify this wasn't a mistake or rogue employee, but they didn't respond. When they eventually contacted me generally, they responded that they had just wanted to be welcoming to all. But actively supporting someone's sin isn't the same as welcoming a person. It's also unwelcoming and disrespectful to others who do not share that worldview, especially the people of faith already living there. We know they are there because we were drawn in part for the Bible study group. Shortly thereafter, we also heard from a friend who works in food service at such places, that there are other reasons to stay away from Brookdale in Monroe. Basically that it is very expensive yet has poor quality care, and that they make the employees sign agreements not to share publicly about the conditions. She did think the food was good there, however. On our recent trip to the area, my mom went and looked again just to be sure, but neither of us could stomach the idea of supporting a company that promotes such evil. This is despite the fact that my mom will probably see her grandkids a lot less as a result, which is a tragedy for both her and them, but some things you just don't compromise on.

My mom just took up residence there the end of November. Unfortunately she only spent 4 nights there before having a fall and breaking her hip and pelvis. She spent over a month at a rehab facility. From the initial intake process and all the time I have spent there physically (I am managing her care from out of state) the facility and the staff are exemplary, caring and considerate. Unfortunately they overcharged my mom's account by a large amount in the first month. I have talked to them several times, and unfortunately they do not return my calls and have made no move to adjust her account. If anyone is managing accounts on family member accounts, pay close attention!

Food too salty for old folks! Very unhealthy for them!