About

Brookdale Overland Park “The sweet life,” “home” and a warm, welcoming place to spend time with friends and family are all words that have been used to describe Brookdale Overland Park over the years. The assisted living community located in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas, is designed to allow seniors with assisted-living needs to enjoy full, active lives while receiving the care they daily care they need -- all while living in a home-like environment. FACILITIES AND AMENITIES Formerly known as The Sweet Life at Brookdale Place, Brookdale Overland Park is one of the top-rated assisted living and retirement communities in Kansas. Its facilities include a personalized assisted living area, an area dedicated for community members living with Alzheimer’s and an area for those who require specialized nursing care but want to remain as independent as possible. The community is located adjacent to its sister senior living campus of Brookdale Overland Park 119th. Residents from the two neighboring communities interact regularly and often form bonds and friendships. Both are a pet-friendly retirement communities whose members bring energy to all three of its living areas. In addition, the community is a short distance from the city of Overland Park, a thriving town with lots of shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare and other features that can enhance the quality of life of Brookdale Overland Park members. HEALTHCARE Brookdale Overland Park members have round-the-clock medical support from on-site nurses, rehabilitation specialists and support staff. Residents’ loved ones and personal doctors also play an important role in ensuring that each resident has a medical treatment plan that enhances the quality of his or her life. Whether a resident is recovering from a serious injury or illness, working to retain his or her independence, or striving to achieve specific physical goals, staff members are available every day to work with them and their families and physicians. Each healthcare program at the assisted living facility is designed with individual community members’ personal, emotional, physical and mental best interests in mind. The staff prides itself on doing more than simply delivering “medically-competent” care—but strives to deliver the best possible care in a compassionate manner. The programs exemplify the community’s more personal, less institutional approach to healthcare. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Brookdale Overland Park members have a daily array of activities and social events from which to choose. From competitive Wii bowling to listening to music together to card games with friends and staff members, there’s always something to do. Residents who want to get out and explore the neighborhood can take advantage of organized weekly shopping trips, excursions to the movies and even happy hour. Those who prefer to stay in can enjoy ice cream socials, mix-and-mingle events or Bible study, just to name a few options. And members who want to kick back at the community and be entertained can enjoy listening to choir practice, entertainment provided by local artists and comedians and meetings where they and their neighbors can share their personal stories. Brookdale Overland Park staff and community members work to ensure that everyone feels welcome and included at happenings and events. Every resident has plenty of opportunities to exercise, to be entertained or entertain others and to socialize.