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About The Forum at Brookside
You will enjoy all of the available services at The Forum at Brookside. There are several care options available so you can remain as independent as you like. Situated nicely in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Our residents enjoy dining out, local parks, and other activities. There is never a shortage of options for seniors looking for something to do.
Our staff has developed a relaxing, fun-filled lifestyle that lets you decide what kind of retirement you want to live. We combined active, fun filled senior living atmosphere with available health care so you can enjoy social, yet secure lifestyle that fulfills you physically, spiritually, and financially.
The Forum at Brookside Living & Care
Independent Living
The Forum at Brookside Independent Living in Louisville is ideal for healthy seniors desiring an active retirement lifestyle. Features include age-exclusive neighborhoods, hassle-free upkeep, and diverse social activities and events for residents. Pursue your favorite activities and discover new ones with The Forum at Brookside Independent Living in your retirement years.
Assisted Living
The Forum at Brookside Assisted Living provides a supportive environment for Louisville seniors, promoting independence with personalized care. The facility features private apartments, communal areas, and on-site medical support for residents' convenience. The Forum at Brookside Assisted Living gives you and your family the security of knowing all care needs are addressed.
Respite Care
The Forum at Brookside Respite Care provides short-term care in Louisville, offering essential support to caregivers while ensuring the well-being of seniors. Short-term care aids residents in their recovery from surgery or injury, helping them become active and independent again. Choose The Forum at Brookside Respite Care for flexible services, offering daily, weekly, and monthly options to meet your needs.
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The Forum at Brookside Amenities & Services
Residents have access to Activities Onsite, Devotional Services Onsite, Beautician Onsite, Swimming Pool / Hot Tub, Meals Provided, Outdoor Common Areas and other facility comforts so seniors feel right at home. Our fully-trained staff is always friendly and available to help seniors feel right at home.
Our trained staff helps our residents enjoy benefits that our facility offers, like Activities Onsite, Meals Provided, Aging in Place, Nurses on Staff, Podiatrist Available, Physical Therapy Available, Occupational Therapy Available, Speech Therapy Available, Complimentary Transportation, Outdoor Common Areas, Beauty & Barber Services, Pets Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible Showers, Hospice Available, Respite Available, Resident Parking Available, Male Residents Accepted, Female Residents Only, Doctor on Call, Nurse on Call, Homecare Onsite, Dentist Available and other perks. As seniors age, they still want to feel independent and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and we help them do that.
Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.
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The Forum at Brookside Location
The Forum at Brookside
200 Brookside Dr, Louisville, KY 40243
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- Assisted Living
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The Forum at Brookside Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pricing for The Forum at Brookside?
The cost of independent living and assisted living at The Forum at Brookside is influenced by the type of living, the care provided, and staffing. Additional services like wellness programs, access to social events, and personal care plans may affect the total cost. Call (800) 755-1458 for customized quotes and tailored pricing.
Is Medicare or Medicaid accepted at The Forum at Brookside?
Independent living, assisted living, and respite care are not covered by Medicare because they are categorized as non-medical housing or support services. However, Medicare may pay for medically necessary services, such as physical therapy or doctor visits. Respite care may be covered under Medicare when provided as part of hospice care. Medicaid may provide financial assistance for assisted living or respite care through state-specific programs, but independent living is generally excluded. For detailed guidance and eligibility information, call (800) 755-1458 to consult with a professional senior advisor.
What kinds of senior living and care is available at The Forum at Brookside?
At The Forum at Brookside, independent living, assisted living, and respite care programs provide flexibility and support. Independent living encourages an active and carefree lifestyle, assisted living offers personalized daily care, and respite care delivers trusted care for short-term needs.
Are there any accommodations currently available at The Forum at Brookside?
Unit availability at The Forum at Brookside updates frequently. Call (800) 755-1458.
Is it possible to tour The Forum at Brookside?
Yes, tours of The Forum at Brookside are readily available. To schedule a personal visit, call or complete the online contact form. A senior living professional will assist in arranging a convenient time.
How is The Forum at Brookside ranked compared to other senior living communities?
The Forum at Brookside has a 4.8 rating, reflecting very positive feedback. Users praised the independent living, assisted living, and respite care, emphasizing the high-quality amenities and supportive care.
Reviews The Forum at Brookside
June 2026
The staff at The Forum could not have been more patient and kind in explaining the details for my 91 year old mother to consider becoming a resident. The gentle and friendly way they covered all the details was wonderful.
June 2026
Excellent senior living facility! Villas are well maintained. Repairs are made quickly. Food is nutritious, tasteful and plentiful. Staff are courteous, knowledgeable, pleasant and caring. Villa rental prices are reasonable. A great place to retire and receive health care.
June 2026
My husband and I moved into Independent Living at the Forum 6 weeks ago. We are happier than anticipated, by far. My husband who has normally, for the 39 years of our marriage, been on the quiet side has blossomed. He has joined so many different activities. And at the meals in the dining room, we are seated with different folks, and Bernie just chats away. I am amazed. The place is lovely. The folks who work here are top notch and will to take care of the smallest detail. Many employees have been here for decades and that says a lot. The place is bright, cheerful, and we have set up our apartment just as we wanted to suit our needs and our tastes. It is the perfect place for us. And as my husband has a vision problem, if it progresses, our apartment and stay here will make our lives so much better. I would most highly recommend it.
May 2026
February 2026
Good place as long as you don’t have any dietary restrictions due to medical issues-stay away if you do and need the 3 meals daily.
May 2025
Making the decision to place a parent in an assisted living facility is a daunting and frightening task. We all have some pre conceived idea of what's going on. However, from the first phone call to the moment we walked in the front door we had a great experience. Our questions were answered thoroughly with patience and kindness. The staff and residents were warm and out going and made it a point to stop and say hello and many introduced themselves with a warm welcome to boot. The facilities are bright and open and well maintained. The grounds are more like a resort than you would expect at an assisted living facility. When we asked our family member and perspective resident what she thought, her answer pretty much is the best recommendation I can think of. She said, "I feel comfortable and safe here already".
March 2025
All employees are so friendly & helpful. The Forum is just lovely. Many groups & activities. Food is great. My uncle & mother-in-law are so pleased
March 2025
What do we enjoy about life at the Forum? Well there are always the meals (both quality and variety); Saturday conversation; Friday Forums; trips; the friendly staff; the friendly residents. We tell people that when visiting various facilities to make note of the noise level during meals. Conversation levels at Forum’s dining room make it a very noisy room. What that tells us is that the Forum residents enjoy their time here. In other words residents call it home and wish to share their feelings with others.
March 2025
I have lived at the Forum for 5 years now and I really love living here. The staff is very friendly and helpful, from the administration to the drivers, the maintenance staff, the housekeeping staff, the kitchen staff and everyone here. The buildings and grounds are very well kept a the food is excellent. I would recommend it as a wonderful place to live.
March 2025
I don’t live at the forum but I expect to when the time comes. I have been to some of their special events and everyone is very friendly, food is good and there are many activities to participate in.
February 2024
My mother has been at the Forum for over 7 years - in the Villas and now at Ambassador Suites. I cannot say enough about the high quality of food, activities and now, the healthcare. The staff at Ambassador Suites is compassionate, caring and professional. They are attentive to my mother's needs and keep her involved with many meaningful activities. I would happily recommend Ambassador Suites to any of my friends whose parents may be looking for an assisted living facility.
February 2024
The Forum is most likely the premier retirement community in the US. Management is well grounded and satisfaction of clients is obviously their main goal. One could write forever but their track record makes the opening statement obvious.
September 2023
Great staff.beautiful campus.fun events planned with outstanding Activities group. An old facility needing much updating: old cabinetry with drawers that don’t work,..broken pool equipment OFTEN, antiquated gym equipment, ..a Bistro in dire need of reorganization for utilizing wasted space & room for preparing food. Many new facilities in competition & with all new amenities.people are going to those! A closed Health Care area.losing people because of this also
October 2022
I have been a resident here at the Forum since July snd I can honestly say I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else! The staff is so thoughtful, caring and makes living here a pleasure. It’s a fun place with many varied activities and evening entertainment. The food is very good with a wide variety of choices and special requests are honored. My fellow residents are all so nice it’s hard to believe it’s real. A real place of peace and fun!
February 2022
My mother, in her 90s, moved into the Forum about a year ago. Although she was reluctant to leave her home, she is now much happier at the Forum where she has daily companionship, excellent care, and no worries about caring for her house. The staff members are fabulous; they truly care about their residents. The food is very good and individual requests are honored. (Thanks Jerry!) The apartments and grounds are well cared for. Our family feels so fortunate to have the Forum.
April 2021
March 2021
My father is a resident in one of the apartments. My father and our family are concerned that visitors are now allowed in the residents’ apartments. We feel that it is too soon to allow non-essential visitors. The reason why is that the residents just received their second Covid vaccine shot last week. There should be a few weeks of time elapsing after the second shot to ensure the vaccine is effective on each resident. After this time elapses, then the residents’ bodies would be less susceptible if exposed to a contagious visitor. Also, we feel all non-essential visitors should have gotten both required vaccines before being allowed to visit a resident at the Forum. As an example -- What if a resident is walking down the hallway and an outside asymptomatic visitor coughs or sneezes near that resident? The contagious spores could possibly infect the resident. It would have been safer to wait approximately 3 weeks after the residents received their second shot before allowing non-essential visitors to enter the buildings. We know everyone is anxious to see family and friends. However, waiting a few more weeks of ensuring a safer environment would be better in our opinion. We are pleased with the transparency and other aspects of my father residing at the Forum.
December 2020
Looking forward to great meals!
May 2020
January 2020
My mother was at the Forum for rehabilitation services after a fall. The people are great and helped her get back her independence. Mom particularly liked the therapists and the food.
January 2020
My parents have been in this beautiful facility for years. After my dad passed, my mom was at the mercy of the management. Who in their right minds would force a 96 year old woman to move from her apartment? The Management's needs always outweighed her needs. It happened before, too. Shame on them.
October 2019
September 2019
This is the kindest place; every level of staff here friendly and kind, with the residents comfort and happiness as an obvious priority. My elderly parents have been here for 5 years, and they and the family truly feel blessed with how they are cared for.
July 2019
My wife spent 6 months in the skilled nursing center. She couldn’t do anything for herself including talking or understanding when you talked to her. The staff did an exceptional job taking care of her. I spent a lot of time there and saw how difficult a job they have. Any issue I had was addressed immediately. They have many caring and dedicated people working there. Several have been there for many years. They certainly knew how to care her.
February 2019
The Forum at Brookside is more than a happy and comfortable retirement village with beautiful facilities. The Forum at Brookside is composed of a large, friendly and talented staff and with many, many warm and familiar faces. It is a neighborhood, a growing family, all sharing in our unique and extraordinary journey of life, with the various pains and joys of one another as newfound brothers and sisters. Is there any other way? Billy Cox
January 2019
July 2018
The Forum at Brookside is a wonderful place for elderly care. It was difficult when my mother's physical health failed and home care was no longer a consideration. The Forum at Brookside provides wonderful meals, medical care, great rest, a social environment where the residents can get involved in activities, and a staff who truly cares for my mom. The staff at The Forum at Brookside engages my mom in banter, speaks to her kindly and truly cares for her needs. My mom requires total physical care, as well as bandaging of a wounds issue acquired before she became a resident there. They care for her impeccably and I can't express my appreciation enough nor acknowledge highly enough the great peace of mind they have provided me with the quality care they provide for my mom. Sara, an administrator there has provided unprecedented one on one kindness and consideration for me and my mom, and with all considered, I have to recommend The Forum at Brookside very highly!
March 2018
My father came to the Forum independent living on January 5, 2018 and after 3 months my sister and I think it's one of the best decisions we've ever made. Dad loves it. I love it. The activity director, Mark is really good and there is tons going on all the time. High quality food. You can have your pet if you want. You do not need a car. There are weekly shuttles to grocery and other stores. They will take you to doc and other appointments. Tipping is not allowed. They have trips to the theatre, restaurants, orchestra, Louisville sports and many others. Out of town over night trips too. There are craft classes, creative writing, games, exercise, swimming, aerobics. A podiatrist comes to the Forum. They have a hair salon/barbershop you do need to pay for. There is a happy hour twice a week. You cannot wear jeans to dinner. There is no alcohol at meals. There are religious services, computer classes. They seem to have all different types of living situations. My dad has an apartment. We got him a scooter and he zips around everywhere. The ages seem to range from late 60's to over 100. The campus has plenty of green grass, lots of large mature trees, a Brook. Oh, dad has a patio too that overlooks the quad. This place is a blessing since mom's death. I highly recommend.
March 2018
My parents moved into a duplex home at The Forum in 2006. As they aged they decided to scale down and we moved them into the main building where they lived there for twelve years until February 28, 2018. The Forum had decided it was "time for them to move on", meaning they were going to exercise the 30 day notice of termination clause in the lease that they signed upon moving in. Their reason for terminating the lease was that they needed more care than The Forum could offer. My mother is 92 and my father is almost 98 years old. I can't tell you how hard it was moving them from the place they had grown so comfortable in and had hoped to live out their final days. Last year on two separate occasions they had to deal with bed bug extermination. Since they never left The Forum I have to assume the bugs were acquired on site and not brought in by my parents. With all this being said my main complaint is with the Executive Director, Bill Husley and the Resident Services Director, Darlene Fehder. Neither one of them ever bothered to take the time and check in on them during the move-out nor even to bid a farewell after twelve years of living there. Two more spineless people I have never seen in my life.
December 2017
April 2017
Very attentive and caring staff. We are truly grateful that our grandparents live here.
March 2017
We have been residents at The Forum since January, 2016 and we love our new home. The meals are delicious, the staff are amazing, the campus is gorgeous, the many programs are interesting and stimulating and our villa is beautiful. Best of all- the residents are amazing. We feel as if they immediately wrapped their arms around us and welcomed us to this beautiful community. Al and Myra Earley
December 2015
Beautiful place
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Community Details
The Forum at Brookside Amenities and Services
Amenities
- Activities Onsite
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Beautician Onsite
- Swimming Pool / Hot Tub
- Meals Provided
- Outdoor Common Areas
Services
- Activities Onsite
- Meals Provided
- Aging in Place
- Nurses on Staff
- Podiatrist Available
- Physical Therapy Available
- Occupational Therapy Available
- Speech Therapy Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Beauty & Barber Services
- Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Hospice Available
- Respite Available
- Resident Parking Available
- Male Residents Accepted
- Female Residents Only
- Doctor on Call
- Nurse on Call
- Homecare Onsite
- Dentist Available
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The Forum at Brookside Housing and Staff
Living Types Available
Staff
- Trained Staff
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