Brookdale El Camino sits near medical facilities and gives residents easy access to parks, bus routes, and local cultural spots, and the building itself has elevators, walking paths, a courtyard, and mountain views, so folks can spend time outside or find quiet spots to relax, and there's parking for residents and space for small pets, too. The staff offers help around the clock-there are trained associates at all times and a full-time nurse, so people with different needs can get the right type of care, whether that's assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, or adult day care, and on top of that, they offer at-home care and respite and hospice options for those who need short-term or end-of-life support. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, and some have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, balconies or patios, and there are full tubs and wheelchair-accessible showers for folks with mobility needs, plus the whole building is set up for handicap access-things like restrooms, elevators, Braille, and disabled parking. For daily routines, staff can help with things like medication, dressing, bathing, personal care, chronic illness needs, and escorting folks to meals or activities, and they'll work with each resident's preferences through gradual care planning, which means help is always personalized, helping people stay as independent as possible. There's restaurant-style dining with meals focused on nutrition and taste, and meal plans consider personal preferences, and there's also a beautician on site, laundry and housekeeping services, and programs that fill the day with group events, social outings, physical activity, and more, with staff keeping everything tidy and welcoming. Inside, there's a library, fitness center, lounge, billiards room, card and game room, plus indoor and outdoor common areas for meeting with friends or joining a group, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is available as well, so staying connected, reading, or enjoying hobbies is easy enough, and outside, residents can join in gardening or take a walk. Special programs address the needs of those with memory or dementia care, including therapies and structured routines, and the steady activity schedule supports social life, mental engagement, and physical well-being, along with devotional services both onsite and offsite for spiritual care. Transportation is provided for errands, medical appointments, and outings-sometimes included, sometimes at cost-and for folks looking for a lively place to be involved, there are always activities and events, as well as a supportive community and helpful staff, and even pets become part of the place. Brookdale El Camino has won awards such as Best of Senior Living and Best of 2025 Senior Living Award, so people have recognized the care, but everyday life is shaped by a staff known for being helpful, kind, and friendly to everyone. Facilities and care are kept up with high standards for cleanliness and comfort, and the whole community works to make each resident's daily experience a good one, focusing on health, safety, and the freedom to keep living independently or with extra help, depending on what each person needs.
Warm staff, inconsistent medical care
I moved my mom to Brookdale El Camino and overall I'm pleased - the staff are warm, caring and attentive, the building and rooms are clean and hotel-like, activities are plentiful and residents socialize well, and the meals are generally good. The move was smooth, management and long-tenured staff were helpful, and having on-site medical/hospice support was reassuring. My concerns: nursing quality and medication/medical communication have been inconsistent at times, and staffing shortages can show - it's not ideal for severe dementia or wandering behaviors. Costs, extra fees and occasional billing/refund delays were frustrating. All that said, for a social, somewhat independent senior, I'd recommend Brookdale El Camino with those caveats.
Pricing
$4,534+/mo | Semi-private | Assisted Living | ||
$5,894+/mo | Studio | Assisted Living | ||
$5,440+/mo | Suite | Assisted Living |
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Coordination with health care providers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Pet friendly
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About Brookdale El Camino
About Brookdale
Brookdale El Camino is managed by Brookdale.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.
The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.
Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.
The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.
Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.
People often ask...
Brookdale El Camino offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,534 per month.
Brookdale El Camino offers assisted living.
There are 22 photos of Brookdale El Camino on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 4723 Surfwood Ln, Pueblo, CO, 81005.
Yes, Brookdale El Camino offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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