Brookdale Federal Way

Brookdale Federal Way sits just off Pacific Highway South, giving folks easy access to nearby shops and services, and many people appreciate that some spots offer nice views of Mount Rainier on clear days, which can be a real treat, and you'll find the grounds have outdoor courtyards, landscaped paths for a walk or just sitting, and the building itself offers common areas with comfy chairs, a fireplace, and a library with books and a TV, so residents have places to relax or get together. Pets are welcome here, which often means dogs or cats become part of the daily life, and there's a staff on hand around the clock, 24 hours every day, to help in emergencies, plus residents have access to an emergency call system in their rooms for peace of mind. Folks can pick from different apartment layouts, such as studio or one-bedroom units, and every apartment comes with a private bathroom, cable or satellite TV access, and housekeeping and laundry included, so things stay tidy without much work.

Meals get cooked and served restaurant-style, and there's a salon and spa right on-site for hair or grooming needs, which a lot of people find convenient. The community offers a range of activities-there's music programs, games, events, and even resident-led activities so folks can get involved in what matters most to them, and transportation services help people get to outings or medical appointments, which is helpful since the area is close to local medical facilities. There are several types of care-independent living for folks who like to manage on their own but want maintenance-free living, assisted living for people who want help with bathing, getting dressed, or handling medicines, memory care that serves people living with Alzheimer's or dementia with support to keep them safe, and even skilled nursing if someone's health needs get more complex, so families know the care can be adjusted if circumstances change.

People who live at Brookdale Federal Way get access to the library, game room, a residents lounge, and a fitness room; there are scheduled social outings, cable and Wi-Fi available, and the community is all on one campus, so if anyone ever needs more or less care, the transition tends to be easier. There's a special staff who handles general counseling and helps people with the challenges of getting older, and home care services are available for people who'd rather stay in their own apartment but still need help with daily life or just want extra company. The community is part of Brookdale Senior Living, which runs several places like this, and they try to make sure everyone feels welcome, comfortable, and able to connect with others their age or interests, with plenty to do and support whenever it's needed, plus some even see the mountain or enjoy the gardens in quiet moments. The whole idea is to let people live well, enjoy their independence, and get the right support as life changes, for as long as they need it.

Brookdale Federal Way 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.