The Brookfield Assisted Living

2010-12-10T14:22:00.000-08:00

Our Thanksgiving festivities were great! The turkey and dressing were amazing. Everyone had a wonderful meal and a good time.

As we approach our first Christmas together our community looks beautiful with lots of Christmas spirit.

Since opening, we have grown every week by at least one resident. It will not be long before our community is full and flourishing.

Our Holiday Open House will begin on December 12. Santa Claus will be stopping by December 22 for our community Christmas Party.

We have some exciting weeks ahead at Brookfield. Come see the progress we have made.

More Pictures from Our Open House

2010-10-04T18:07:00.000-07:00

Our Comfy New Rooms

2010-10-04T17:55:00.000-07:00

2010-10-04T13:59:00.000-07:00

The Open House was a Great Success!

2010-10-01T13:17:00.000-07:00

Over 200 people toured our building and enjoyed wonderful food prepared by Hudson Jones, our chef.
Our ribbon cutting made the front page of Hot Springs' daily newspaper, the Sentinel-Record. Here, director Pam Chenault is shown wielding the scissors. Thanks so much to the Ambassadors from the Chamber of Commerce.

The asphalt is in and the fence is being installed for our Open House this Friday.

2010-09-23T09:42:00.000-07:00

Kai Raden is the New Director of the Memory Care Unit

2010-09-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

Kai Raden is the Director of the Memory Care building. “I love working with seniors who have dementia. They still have so much to offer the world”.

“I’m also excited about working for Brookfield. It’s a wonderful company with a great philosophy, and we are going to do great things for the seniors in the Hot Springs area.”

Kai said she’s been working hard to get everything in line for the residents of the community. “The building is coming together, our staff is coming together, and we are going to have a great program in place, waiting for our first residents move in.”

In addition to the health care needs of the residents, caring for their social and mental needs are important to her as well. “We want to make sure that they are well cared for in every way.” Safety, or course, is of utmost importance when dealing with those who have dementia. The secured building will provide residents with a comfortable home environment, while maintaining their safety and security.

Daily activities for the residents are planned, with the functional abilities of each resident being taken into account. “I’ve had wonderful training in this area, and I can’t wait to put some really great programs into place for our residents.” One of the programs planned for the near future is Memories in the Making – a nationwide art program for seniors with dementia through Alzheimer’s Association. “It’s an incredible program,” she explained. “It’s not about creating art with the person with dementia, it’s about giving them another means of interaction, of expressing themselves, and raising their self-esteem.”

Kai has received certification as an Assisted Living Administrator through Health Care Training Associates, in cooperation with the Arkansas Assisted Living Association. She has lived in Hot Springs for 19 years with her husband and two children.

Hudson Jones, Chef Extraordinaire!

2010-09-20T14:08:00.000-07:00

We can't wait to taste the food!
Hudson Jones has been named Executive Chef/Dietary Manager for Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Having been in the food industry for 30 years and cooking for celebrities from President Bill Clinton, Governor Mike Huckabee, The Reverend Billy Graham to entertainers like Johnny Cash, Alabama and Vince Gill, he’s looking forward to the relaxing atmosphere and the friendly residents of Brookfield.
“Since good home- cooked meals will be important to the residents, It won’t be baked chicken all the time at Brookfield”, said Jones. “I am planning a varied menu paying particular attention to dietary needs. Of course we will serve specialty foods for holidays and events.”
The heavy meals will be at lunch time, of course breakfast and dinner will offer ample selections. There will always be snacks and beverages available.
Jones has been the Executive Chef for the Hilton Inn in Little Rock, the Pine Bluff Holiday Inn and the Pine Bluff Convention Center and the Crown Plaza in Little Rock, where he was awarded the Best Food Service in a Crown Plaza in the World.

Meet Dr. Owens

2010-09-17T13:35:00.001-07:00

Dr. Owens as Brookfield's Medical Director is a plus for our residents. He will always be available to the residents and will be on- site one day a month working with our staff to assure that any medical concerns are addressed.
Owens has a Family Practice with the Family Medicine Clinic on Malvern Avenue which is just minutes from Brookfield. He is a graduate of Hendrix College and received his MD from UAMS Medical School in 2004. He completed his residency in Pocatello, Idaho in 2007 before coming to Hot Springs.
Owens grew up in Missoula, Montana. He and his wife, Erin have a son Parker and are expecting their second child.

Our Open House Announcement

2010-09-16T13:06:00.000-07:00

Will Horton, our excellent project superintendent, is coming to the end of the construction phase and the hard hats are being stockpiled

2010-09-16T07:56:00.000-07:00

Ready to pour the Driveways

2010-09-15T04:18:00.000-07:00

Our furniture is here!

2010-09-14T06:35:00.001-07:00

Even if we are still unpacking, it looks beautiful.

Brookfield Assisted Living & Memory Care Announces Medical Director & Chef.

2010-09-13T18:36:00.000-07:00

Dr. Daniel Owens, a local physician, has been named the Medical Director for Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care Community which celebrates their Grand Opening this weekend.
Pam Chenault, admistrator said that having Dr. Owens as Medical Director is a plus for our residents. He will always be available to the residents and will be on- site one day a month working with our staff to assure that any medical concerns are addressed.
Owens has a Family Practice with the Family Medicine Clinic on Malvern Avenue which is just minutes from Brookfield. He is a graduate of Hendrix College and received his MD from UAMS Medical School in 2004. He completed his residency in Pocatello, Idaho in 2007 before coming to Hot Springs.
Owens grew up in Missoula, Montana. He and his wife, Erin have a son Parker and are expecting their second child.
Hudson Jones has been named Executive Chef/Dietary Manager for Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Having been in the food industry for 30 years and cooking for celebrities from President Bill Clinton, Governor Mike Huckabee, The Reverend Billy Graham to entertainers like Johnny Cash, Alabama and Vince Gill, he’s looking forward to the relaxing atmosphere and the friendly residents of Brookfield.

“Since good home- cooked meals will be important to the residents, It won’t be baked chicken all the time at Brookfield”, said Jones. “I am planning a varied menu paying particular attention to dietary needs. Of course we will serve specialty foods for holidays and events.”
The heavy meals will be at lunch time, of course breakfast and dinner will offer ample selections. There will always be snacks and beverages available.
Jones has been the Executive Chef for the Hilton Inn in Little Rock, the Pine Bluff Holiday Inn and the Pine Bluff Convention Center and the Crown Plaza in Little Rock, where he was awarded the Best Food Service in a Crown Plaza in the World.
You can enjoy some of his culinary skills during the Grand Opening.
Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is located on seven beautiful acres, it will house 75 residents at 205 Sawtooth Oak, just off Malvern Avenue housing Assisted Living level 2. The environment will combine a home-like atmosphere with services, personal assistance, and healthcare.
Adjacent to the Assisted Living Community, at 233 Sawtooth Oak, is the Memory Care Community. Specializing in Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, they will offer programs for individuals with probable Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Brookfield Assisted Living has communities in Bella Vista and Fort Smith. Go to www.brookfieldseniors.com for company information.

The Brookfield Assisted Living model apartment at 204 Cornerstone Blvd. near Lowes offers prospective residents a visual of the layout of the rooms and is furnished to show how it will accommodate your personal furnishings.
The Grand Opening Celebration will be this weekend from 2pm to 7 pm Friday and 1pm to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
If you would like to make an appointment to visit the model apartment or more information about the Grand Opening call The Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care Community at 501-276-6772 and 501-617-0902.

New Furniture

2010-09-11T13:50:00.000-07:00

Our furniture has arrived and it is beautiful! Were setting it up now and will show you pictures next week.

Announcing ... Dr. Daniel Owens as Medical Director for Brookfield Assisted Living

2010-09-10T13:18:00.001-07:00

New Employees Meeting

2010-09-03T13:44:00.000-07:00

The first meeting of the prospective employees for Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care was held Wednesday evening, and it went great! The employee team members who were in attendance were all very excited about the building. “It’s so beautiful!” was a common sentiment and “I can’t wait to get started”. Policies, work schedules, and other information were discussed, but the time was mainly for people to get to know their fellow team members a little bit.
One of the items proposed was very well received. We will have “Casual for a Cause” Fridays. Unlike other businesses who have implemented “Casual Fridays”, we wanted our Fridays to have a purpose, other than just allowing employees to wear blue jeans one day a week. Each team member who wears blue jeans on Friday will donate $1 to Alzheimer’s Arkansas. The jeans must be clean and neat, and stand up to the same qualifications as other uniform pants worn on a regular basis. Those who don’t wish to participate are welcome to wear their normal work wear.
Each fall, when Alzheimer’s Arkansas holds their annual fundraiser Walk, we will then donate the money we’ve collected all year for the cause. We appreciate the work Alzheimer’s Arkansas does for families in Arkansas, and want to help support that in any way we can.

Our Van is here!!

2010-09-01T07:24:00.000-07:00

We are ready to provide transportation for our residents.

Open House NEXT MONTH!!

2010-08-31T10:33:00.000-07:00

As work continued at the building site, it was a week of behind-the-scenes work for the staff. Traffic through the model room at Cornerstone Shopping Center increased, and several more rooms are now spoken for. Prospective residents and their families are enjoying the advantage of touring the building and actually seeing what everything looks like and where everything is. The fact that the building is beautiful is a big help, as well!
Staffing issues took up a great deal of administrative time. The teams for both buildings are coming together, and there is growing excitement among those in the group to be able to officially start their new positions with Brookfield.
Dr. Daniel Owens has agreed to act as Medical Director for our community. We are excited about what that will mean for our residents. Dr. Owens will visit the community once a month to check on each resident, and will be available at other times as needed.
Plans for the Open House continue to move along. The box of invitations has arrived, and we are compiling the mailing list for those. The date will be here before we know it. Mark your calendars for September 24th, 25th, and 26th, and be sure to come out and visit our beautiful new community on one of those dates!

Looking like Home!

2010-08-27T13:20:00.001-07:00

Construction Progress

2010-08-27T13:19:00.001-07:00

It’s beginning to look like a home in the Brookfield of Hot Springs Assisted Living building! The work crews have been hard at work, and their efforts show. With carpeting laid throughout the building, handrails running the length of the halls, and ceiling fans turning lazily in the community living room, it’s a very welcoming atmosphere to greet our prospective residents and their families when they come to tour.
Except for a few cosmetic touches here and there, the 42 rooms are finished, and will soon be ready for occupancy.
The reception/office area is also coming along well, and will be a welcoming entry point for visitors in the future.
Meanwhile, the sod has been laid in the inner courtyard, and the trees are ready to be planted when the heat breaks. The little patio areas are ready to welcome residents’ outside furniture, bird houses and flower containers.
Work in the Memory Care building is progressing nicely, still a few weeks behind the AL building, but on track to welcome residents in mid-October.
Response has been very positive this week from those who have toured the building, and the excitement is growing in the community at large about what Brookfield will mean for Hot Springs and the surrounding areas.
We’re busily compiling lists of those we want to specially invite to our Open House in the AL building on September 24, 25 and 26. It’s going to be a great party, and the more the merrier! Until then, our office in Cornerstone is still the ‘hub’ of our Hot Springs operation, and this week, we’ve seen an increase in interest from those in the community who are looking for the services we offer. That’s as exciting to us as the building progress! We can’t wait to be in our new home, welcoming residents into their new home.

Duane Nellis, Architect (L), Rich Rapin, Contractor, Bob Brooks, Developer, (R)

2010-06-25T19:40:00.000-07:00

We are THREE MONTHS from Opening!

2010-06-25T13:47:00.000-07:00

In the past couple weeks the building construction has came together beautifully. The whole building is going to be spectacular!
The carpet is complete, reception desk in place, and bathrooms are looking spectacular.
Traffic in our model apartment has been continuous. We have with many new referrals and residents. We are very excited for what’s to come and projecting a September Grand Opening.

From our Archives!

2010-06-25T08:43:00.000-07:00

June 21, 2010

2010-06-21T08:20:00.000-07:00

This week we had a great response at The Good Life Expo at Hot Springs Village. We were able to let a lot of people know about our community coming to Hot Springs. We have also been working on plans for our Open House in September this week.

Like What You See?

2010-06-04T11:19:00.000-07:00

Please click here to visit the brookfieldseniors.com website for more information about assisted living services in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Senior Living Communities in Hot Springs, AR, and other services available for elderly persons requiring daily assistance in a homelike environment.

Construction April 28, 2010

2010-05-03T13:20:00.001-07:00

Inside	Fireplace
Hallway	Outside

Come see our Model Apartment at 240 Cornerstone Shopping Center

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Bedroom	Living Area
Dining Table	Living Area

Pam Chenault, Hot Springs Director

2010-04-25T12:47:00.000-07:00

Construction January 15, 2010

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West Building	East Building
East Building showing siding	East Building
Plumbing in West Building

Construction March 10, 2010

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Inside	Outside
Inside	Outside

Model Apartment Showroom

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Outside	Outside
Parking Lot