Brookdale Carmel

Memory Care Near Indianapolis

At Brookdale Carmel, our philosophy is that of “person centered care,” and we offer the Daily Path of Life Enrichment and Care to help meet our residents at their point of need and encourage their highest level of participation. All of our staff are dementia/Alzheimer’s trained on an ongoing basis to care for residents with memory care needs. Our specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia are seen in every aspect of our community, including the dinner table.

Our dining program, recognized as “Best of the Best” in the industry by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is a unique program designed by a team of specialists to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia master and enjoy successful dining experiences. It offers dementia-friendly menus, small dining rooms, individualized dining assistance, a supportive environment, and consistent seating arrangements. We are located in Carmel, Indiana, just 30 minutes from downtown Indianapolis and just minutes away from Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville, Westfield, and Geist. We are just minutes from some of the state’s finest restaurants, parks, and shopping. Situated just minutes from The Palladium and the Arts & Design District in Carmel, we are tucked away on a quiet street in a peaceful, neighborhood setting.

Our beautiful city of Carmel has won numerous national awards including being named the Best Town in the U.S. to Raise a Family, Best Place in Indiana to get a Job, The Safest Suburb in America, The Best Small City in America, Best Place to Live in America, and one of the Top 10 U.S. Cities to Retire In. Brookdale Carmel is the only private pay, freestanding all memory care community in Central Indiana. Our sole purpose is to provide expert Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors. We are experts in all types of dementia care, including but not limited to Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Frontal Lobe, Pick’s Disease and alcohol-induced dementia.

Memory Care

Our community has an open neighborhood concept, each of which features a kitchenette, common living space and a cluster of suites that surround the common area of each neighborhood. Each neighborhood is open to a open, circular pathway that leads to other neighborhoods, common areas, and outdoor courtyard, and multiple points of activity. Maintaining familiar daily routines is important for our Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory care residents.

Physical and behavioral needs, as well as life history each play integral roles. Each resident receives and individualized service plan designed to meet their unique needs and to help them feel safe, while adding meaning to their day. Through our Daily Path program, our staff is able to provide a gentle structure to each day that targets specific needs of those with Alzheimer’s and various types and levels of dementia. Each resident’s Daily Path uses their individual preferences and life history to ensure engagement, stimulation, and daily moments of success.

Features of the Daily Path program include:

• Morning Mental Workout – Daily late morning mental exercises including discussions, brain stimulating games, and reminiscing.
• Daily Physical Activity – A variety of exercise opportunities including group exercises, walking programs and dancing.
• Daily Life Skills – Individual or group activities that provide a sense of purpose, meaning, and belonging.
• Person Centered Life Enrichment Programming – Activities are designed using the resident’s own social history information as a foundation.

Services Provided

Care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia is based on the resident’s stage of the disease, as well as their personal history. Brookdale Carmel features the following:

• Secure, locked exterior doors
• 24-hour bistro
• All utilities, phone and TV hook-up (monthly phone and TV service not included)
• Assistance with eating
• Beautifully manicured landscaping and gardens
• Comfortable quality furnishings and artwork
• Concierge service
• Continence management
• Daily afternoon socials
• Dressing and clothing selection
• Elegant neighborhood dining rooms
• Fire safety system
• Full-service beauty/barber shop (additional fee)
• Maintenance of building and grounds
• Media, television and living room area in each neighborhood
• Medication coordination
• Mobility and transferring
• Monitoring of safety
• Physician, psychiatric, therapy, home health, and hospice services
• Secure, outdoor areas to walk and relax in
• Personal hygiene and grooming
• Private dining room for family or guests
• Scheduled group transportation
• Scheduled resident and family meetings
• Showering or bathing
• Snacks available throughout the day
• Social and educational programs for families
• Social, educational, devotional and recreational programs
• Optional dentistry, podiatry, audiology, and optometry services
• Three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily, featuring a variety of menu choices
• Trained staff and nurses available 24 hours a day
• Housekeeping and daily trash removal
• Personal laundry and linen cleaning services (except dry cleaning)
• Wrap-around porch and terrace

Brookdale Carmel is located at 301 Executive Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. 

Not all Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory care services are the same. If you have a loved one in need of Alzheimer’s or dementia care we invite you to visit and experience our programs and care model at Brookdale Carmel today.