Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota

This is not to suggest this care center is not a good fit for others. Each family situation and needs are different. If we have learned anything with dealing with this disease it is that is is brutal for everyone involved, including staff at care centers. I am sharing our experience in the hopes it helps others on their journey. We moved our mom into this care center without being aware it is important to ask: what happens when someone suffering from this disease might talk about wanting to die and causing harm. This was the case for our 77 year old 5 foot 90 pound increasing frail and unsteady mother. She had no history of self-harm or any behavioral health needs. This talk was due to the disease and she was never a threat to herself or others. However, this would come up and redirection was needed - and likely medication management. It is the policy of this facility (not all) to immediately transport to the ER. This happened and then our mom was hospitalized and returned a week later to this care facility unable to walk. We were informed it was company policy this would take place again - with no other less drastic courses of action offered. So, we immediately took her out of this home and have found another whose policy is not to immediately take the most drastic measures. They work with us (her family) and other providers to manage her health and emotional needs and she is now thriving as much as she can with this horrible disease. We COMPLETELY understand that self-injurious talk needs to be taken very seriously for the safety of the person, other residents, and the staff. Now given our experience with another care facility we better understand there are other ways this care is provided across the industry. We are still searching for answers as to why she returned unable to walk and there seemed to be limited or no care or transition planning. We understand the challenges inherent to the care industry but for us this fell well below an acceptable level of minimum care. This is simply the perspective of one family experience sharing with others.

They made it look good but it wasn't. There was minimal memory care. If you want your relative sitting in a wheelchair all day or laying in bed, you have got the right plac. No adult should sit in a wheelchair more than 2 hours and max at 4 hours! There was one person my mother-in-law was afraid of. The room smelled like urine so bad when my husband came to get her stuff after she had broken her hip there. These places are all the same, they will leave your loved ones to sit and rot!!!! For yourself please get long term care so you can have a peaceful humane life at the end.

Upon arrival I was greeted with tremendous hospitality. The staff was awesome in regards to being attentive to my needs and making me aware of the support in the facility. The place itself gave me the vibe of a place, I would want my significant other to be. Knowing they would be in good grace. Thank you Brookdale for making me aware of places that show care.

[name removed] and the staff are very friendly and caring the community is so welcoming. The staff goes above and beyond to accommodate and is so helpful. They knew all my questions that I asked. I would move in her if I could thank you Brookdale!

Deer Creek appears to have a group of staff members who really care about what they're doing, and try to make a positive impact on the lives of their residents. The care team is compassionate and has years of tenure and experience.