Brookdale Summer Ridge

January 2023

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Brittney Eaton

We could not be more pleased with Brookdale Summer Ridge! We moved my dad here from another assisted living nearby and the difference was noticeable the first time we walked in the door and not because it is a new, updated, fancy place. The one we left was definitely more of those things. Brookdale is warm, friendly and like home. From the director down, the staff is amazing and very accessible. My dad is 94 years old and has become more active and happy at Brookdale. There are quite a few men living here which is such a positive for him. It did not take him very long to adapt to the move as we feared. I just can’t say enough about how happy we are that we moved my dad to Brookdale Summer Ridge.

November 2022

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Ken Thomas

I was worried and afraid about having to transition my dad into assisted living. Brookdale made it so easy and inviting and it is such a loving environment. He is so happy and when he’s happy, I’m happy.!

October 2022

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Jason Awalt

I’ve spent the last 10 years working (as an outside entity) with the staff at this beautiful community and I can say, without a doubt, it has stayed consistently well-run by the leaders and staff all this time. I am always welcomed in and warmly treated by everyone. The setting is very relaxed and nicely decorated. Residents are friendly and often up and around. If it’s time to look into down-sizing and treating yourself to a bit of pampering, I’d recommend you check out this community!!

September 2022

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Renee Bell

This building is absolutely amazing it is always clean and the staff are all so helpful and kind. The ED ( Ashley) of the building goes out of her way to make sure not only her residents are taken of but makes sure she staff is happy so that want to come to work and provide the best care for the residents.. highly recommend!!!

August 2022

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Amy Thiel

Everything at Brookdale Summer Ridge is amazing. Ashley and the entire staff put my mother's needs above all else. They are all very caring people and go above and beyond to make my mother comfortable. I can not say enough good things about everyone at Brookdale.

April 2021

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C H

Been to this facility many times. All of the residents love Kasaundra, over cleaning units etc. Go ask them about her, they love her, trust her and shes been there 20 plus years. Lets not forget the people who put all their time and effort into their jobs and who stay loyal to the company. If youre looking for cleanliness, they are it!

March 2021

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Karen Koepke

My mom has lived at Brookdale Summer Ridge for almost 2 years. If anything is a test of their true caring for their residents, last years COVID impact proved them to be the best. And we are still dealing with it. All the staff are very caring, and treat my mom and I like their own family. The apartments are very nice, with a variety of sizes and options. Common areas are well appointed. We are looking forward to back to normal when activities and field trips can resume! Mom says the food is good.

January 2021

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Paige Vinson

I would like to take some time to show some much needed appreciation to the people at this community. Especially Ashley Murray. The people at this community and especially Ashley went to great lengths of time, caring, kindness, and above all patience with our concerns during Covid and this being her first place away from home to be sure that my Mother In Law was able to find a perfect fit for her and ultimately they also worked with her budget so that she could afford it. Ashley also took great care to get to know her to know just which living room of other residents she would most easily fit to find a truly great situation for sweet and kind elder that needed a bit more attention than we could give while working 2 full time jobs. I must say that I didnt know that I had Ashleys personal cell phone when I called one morning during daylight savings time at an ungodly hour and when she answered, she was right there to help me even on her own time. I promised to never do that again and she came right back and said that it was okay and to call anytime. I of course would not and instead call the main number as you never want to exhaust such a great person and steward to others as I see in Ashley. I truly think that she and others in the community make it an incredible gem in Rockwall, where family still matters and taking care of elders is what they have in mind at all times. Again, truly impressed with this team of folks for how they protect their residents, the families of the resi

July 2020

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Diane York

My Mother lived at Summer Ridge for over 2 years and recently moved to a facility with memory care. Our experience with Summer Ridge has been excellent. The staff is consistent and they do not have the constant turnover we have seen in other facilities. They have done a great job during COVID to communicate and support our loved ones. I have gotten to know many of the staff and management and have always felt like my Mom was in a safe and loving environment.

October 2019

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WILLIAM AIYEOJENKU

Brookdale Summer Ridge facility is a nice place, where seniors are not treated like old people, they are treated with respect and joyous. I will recommend the facility to anyone thats looking for a place for aging mum or dad.

July 2019

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Erik Hillman

Brookdale Summer Ridge provides top notch customer service and has very caring staff. Management is very responsive to any needs that arise. Guests are always greeted quickly and residents are well cared for. Would recommend to anyone in the area seeking assisted living!

July 2019

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Jerry Welch

My Mom has been in Brookdale Summer Ridge for 2 years now and really likes it. It is home. She is well cared for and has made some great friends. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Last night they had a Taco Party and it was evident that a lot of work and planning had gone into it. Here is a photo of Mom and her best friend at the party. They had just tasted a piece of tangy, edible food art.

May 2019

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Mary C Hodge

The staff at Brookdale Summer Ridge in Rockwall, Texas are a group of caring, helpful, and knowledgeable individuals who treat my mother with dignity and respect while they meet her needs as a first time assisted living resident. I wish to acknowledge especially three young ladies who have made this experience proceed as smoothly as possible: Ashley Murray, Miranda McDaniel, and Laura Billings, R.N. They exceed my expectations during each encounter I have with them regarding my mom's transition from independent homeowner to assisted living resident. This difficult time has been eased by these staff members and they deserve recognition. Further, each Brookdale employee greets me with a smile and they have been genuinely interested in my mom's well-being. Of all the places she could choose to live, I am pleased with our decision to select Summer Ridge.

April 2019

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John Fratto

Our mom is there and is really happy. The staff is amazing and she has made friends with a lot of the residents. Theres lot of daily activities that the residents can participate in. The facility is very clean and beautifully decorated. She is very happy there and we are pleased.

April 2019

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Amber Mckinney

Extremely pleased with this facility! We brought my father in law here to recover from an injury and they were fantastic! All of the staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. A very welcomed change to the facility he had been in previously!

March 2019

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Brittany Mcelroy

Friendly Helpful Staff I Went In To Apply For A Job Its A Clean Environment Very Well Organized As Well.I Look Forward To Working Here.

January 2019

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Ashley Murray

Review by Jim N. I believe the special care team in place in recent years at Brookdale Summer Ridge is the very best since my Mom became a resident at this special facility in 2000. There is a high level of professionalism and the staff is so diligent in addressing my Mom’s overall needs on a daily basis. My sisters and I do not live very close to Rockwall and the management team is always so accommodating to our travel/care needs as well. If any of your loved ones are ever in need of an excellent assisted living facility, you should take a close look at Brookdale Summer Ridge in beautiful Rockwall

January 2019

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Tina Hopper

In September 2018, my mother had her second stroke and she could no longer live alone. We had to find an assisted living center for her. We were impressed when we visited Brookdale Summer Ridge. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. We decided to move her into Brookdale Summer Ridge. That decision was reinforced by a long-time friend that reassured me that we would not be disappointed. Her family member had lived there and he was very happy. We moved Mom in and at first, Mom would not leave her room for meals. The transition from her own home to an assisted living center coupled with her new disabilities were overwhelming to her. The staff was very patient with her. They brought her meals to her room, but encouraged her to go to the dining room. Their persistence paid off and now she eats in the dining room regularly and she enjoys it. The transition from her own home to assisted living was not easy for my Mom, but the move was a good one. Now, she has three nutritious meals a day. She has assistance with daily tasks that she can no longer do herself, such as medication management and bathing and dressing. She also has people to talk to now. When she lived alone, she had all of her meals alone. She really enjoys the ladies at her dining table and she looks forward to her meals. During a recent visit, I was walking down the hall with her and she greeted and was greeted by the other residents that we met in the hallway. Mom was smiling and happy. I am thankful for the Brookdale staff for making sure that Mom is well cared for and is happy in her new home.

June 2018

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Hunter Allen

Recently I visited Brookdale Summer Ridge and the staff was very warm and welcoming. The Executive Director was very helpful in pointing me in the direction of the patient I was looking for. The building was immaculately clean with landscaping well kept. After my visit with the patient I was greeted by staff members all the way out of the building. What a wonderful community with an excellent staff.

June 2018

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Gina Manis

I LOVE SUMMER RIDGE and they are HUGE blessings!! In late 2016 we had the awesome task of moving my parents from their home of 53 years when they reached a point of needing more support in daily living. Having previously marketed Senior Living facilities my standards were already high, and wanting the best for my parents who had always given my siblings and me their best, my wish list was even longer. Having a sister as a social worker in senior living by profession and a brother who is an attorney, our standards tripled and were yet even higher. We loved the staff, the homey, yet elegant atmosphere, the cleanliness, the food, their attentiveness to the specific likes and dislikes of my parents and their willingness to help with anything we needed at any time. They made such a difficult time for all of us SO much easier and they served as huge support to us kids as well.As my Mother’s Alzheimer’s prigessed and she needed total care, I literally teared up the day we moved them from Summer Ridge to a nursing home. I was so sad they had to leave. The staff, beginning at the top with Miranda, the Executive Director, all the way to the young man who cleaned the tables, were like family. When my Mother recently passed away, we looked no further than Summer Ridge when needing a place to move Dad as he was more suitable for Assisted Living. We were welcomed back with open arms and it was so nice to see the same caring staff. I can’t express what a comfort it was. Dad adjusted surprisingly well, especially after just losing his love of 64 years. No place will ever be perfect just like none of our own personal homes are ever perfect, but Summer Ridge strives for excellence in all they do and we’ve found it’s the next BEST place besides their own home for my parents, and now my Dad.. Thank you Miranda and the whole staff for making a difficult transition in all our lives more beautiful.

December 2017

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Pam

I liked Brookdale Summer Ridge because everything was on one level. The room was very nice. The staff member was very nice and answered all my questions. The dining area was very nice. The residents had assigned seats, which I thought was a good idea. They had a very nice enclosed garden area.

November 2017

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Rick

My mother has been a resident of Brookdale Summer Ridge (BSR) for 4 years now. She has always gotten great care at BSR, and its evident that each person on the staff has a caring and compassionate heart. My mother is now under hospice care. BSR has been able to accommodate the hospice environment, and thats allowing my mother to live out her days in the most caring environment she can have. We have no complaints whatsoever, and would recommend BSR to anyone considering an assisted living environment.

June 2017

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Derek Jameson

Great staff that is very welcoming and helpful! The building is also in a great area. Definitely 5 stars!

June 2017

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Mike Munilla

I visited Brookdale Summer Ridge on a whim to take a tour and learn more about the community after being referred by my friend. I was not disappointed. From the moment you walk in you're met with incredible customer service. I was able to meet the executive director Miranda but dealt mainly with the sales director Cody. Throughout the whole tour I never felt pressured or hounded. I was able to ask all the questions I had regarding care for my parents and never felt rushed. So refreshing! He gave me a tour of the community and explained the different apartment options as well as the levels of care offered for each resident based on their needs. You can tell they are proud of their community as it is immaculate, welcoming, and he knew each resident by name. It made me feel like my parents would be part of a family and not alone. I also noticed after speaking with several of the staff members that most have been there for many years. I've noticed other locations have high turn-over and that spoke volumes to me in how they treat the staff and residents. Consistent and stable care is a priority for me! So happy I found this community! Could not be happier!

October 2014

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Michele

My husband has been in Emeritus -- which is now the Brookdale -- for three months. First of all it was close to our place, I had been up there several times and I like the way it looks, the way it was run, and when we sat and talk to the director, he has been there ever since they opened. The average staff person has been there like nine years. It’s clean, it’s pretty, and the people are very good in what they do. I looked at several others in the area that were newer; they didn’t even compare. He gets excellent care, he loves the food, he likes the people, and so far they haven’t really made any issues.

December 2013

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Gail

I like Emeritus because it has everything in one level. It is not a high rise. Everything is brand new, beautiful and very clean. It is not the fanciest, but it is modern. My mom is there and she also thinks its beautiful and she likes. I don't think there is any resident there that didn't like it. They have a beautiful garden. The staff has been there for a long time. So, they are experience. It is only fifteen minutes from my house. It is very convenient to everything. There is a big supermarket across the street. There are pharmacies on every corner. There are lots of doctor's and dentist's office nearby. There is a hospital just a few blocks away. They have many activities. They have movies. They take them out. They have everything. There is nothing not to like in the facility. It is also very affordable.

November 2013

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Anonymous

I really like Emeritus. It was one of my choices but that was too far from me. It is also hard to get across the lake and in the afternoon, the traffic is horrible. Nevertheless, I like everything about it. The facility was nice. I like their setup. The staff was absolutely friendly and the people there were really nice. I like Emeritus. The only thing though, their rooms were a little smaller for the price than what I have for my father right now. Their rooms were more like efficiency, which really that's all I needed for him, but I wanted my father to feel like he is in an apartment. They did have bigger ones but they were a lot more expensive than my budget.

November 2013

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Catherine Ebune

I am Nurse Practitioner for some of the residents of Summer Ridge. The staff is exceptional and caring to both residents and also to me and my staff. Jennifer Coker is an outstandining and intricate part of the nursing staff not to leave Kari and the other medical care team out, they are all so much an outstanding team of people also. I thank God daily for the Summer Rifdge staff, from Rod with administration to the nursing team. I have been a recipient to the love and their professionalism that is displayed by all, thank you for all you do. God bless you all!!!!!!

July 2013

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Adam

My mother is at Emeritus at Summer Ridge. It is a very nice home. It is very clean, and well-maintained. There is a landscape inside the building. The staff was great and if I had any challenges, all I had to do was talk to the person who heads that group and they would take care of it. For the meals, they give you two entrees to choose from. You can pick your own side dish which is very nice. They constantly have something going on every day to keep the people busy. They have exercise activities, bingo and movies. They take them shopping.

July 2013

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Mary

It was a good value. It was a nice facility with caring and knowledgeable people. I thought it would be a good fit for my mother. They had a menu with two sides. On one side it showed what they were having that day and on the other side, it had what would be available that week, if you did not want what was available that day.

June 2013

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Jolynn Hardin

I work at Summer Ridge & my mother lives there also. I would not have her there just because I work at Summer Ridge. We have the most caring and friendly staff. I enjoy going to work to see all my friends, the residents. They have a very special place in my heart. Our staff goes the extra mile every day to make the residents happy. When I see a staff taking that extra time with a resident it makes me feel so good, because I know they will do that for my mother if she needs it. Summer Ridge is truly a extended family.Regards,Jolynn Hardin

April 2013

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Miko

I am a physical therapist working for a local home health care agency. I see patients daily in their homes in the community and many assisted living facilities in the area. There is no question in my mind that Summer Ridge provides the best care in the area. The facility itself if decorated beautifully and is kept immaculately clean. There is no "institutional" odor. The residents are as busy as they would like to be with a variety of activities offered to keep them active and engaged. The staff is the BEST!! Truly caring, dedicated individuals who are interested and devoted to the residents. I would, and do, recommend Summer Ridge to anyone who has reached the time in their life when they are in need of additional care.

March 2013

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Anonymous

Their apartments in Emeritus were dark, at least the ones they took as to. They're smaller compared to the ones my mother's in. I think their place is clean and they have good staff. I suggest that they update the place, paint it and brighten things up.

July 2012

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Luann

Summer Ridge Assisted living is a great place for the elderly to have a wonderful experience in continuing to live which with the same if not better in the ways they lived before having to go to such a facility. There staff is wonderful and accommodating to their every need but at the same time allowing them to some what take care of themselves and their spaces (rooms) to their own desires. It is nice to see such wonderful people helping our elderly and families continue living in an enriching way. The facility itself is beautiful with peaceful places for the residents to rest or do fun activities with others.

February 2012

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Jjohnson

The care at this facility seemed sufficent. Nothing spectacular but not exactly lacking. I had seen mine grand mother in worse nuring homes before. This one thank God lacked the distinct smell of stale urine and defecate. I would be under the assumption that this facility is cleaner than the others. Also, she does not complain about the food as she did at other homes. A lot of people assume its just elderly taste buds not functioning properly, but I have tasted some of the slop they serve at other homes. It is dreadful. The staff here is generally nice and will cater to the elderlys requests without belittling them. They of course have doctors on site that will frequent the residents. A church service is offered on Sundays and also a nice recreation area that helps them pass the time. All in all it is a decent facility to live out your last years on Earth.