Freedom Village Brandywine is an upscale senior living community located in Coatesville, Penn. It is home to residents who live independently as well as those who need assisted living services and specialized care for Alzheimer's or dementia-related illnesses. The facility is owned and operated by Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., and bills itself as a luxury senior living community offering a continuum of care.
Freedom Village at Brandywine is an "entry fee" community, where residents pay a fee to move in as well as monthly fees that cover all of the facilities, food, on-campus healthcare services and the community’s “Care for Life” guarantee, which pledges to provide residents with a continuum of care services.
FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Some online reviews of Freedom Village at Brandywine refer to the facility as "resort-like." Residents live in private and semi-private studios, or one- and two-bedroom apartments. There are 24 different floor plans, and each unit includes a fireplace, a kitchen, a washer and dryer, Internet access and a private garage.
FreedomVillage at Brandywine offers a wide range of amenities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness center, woodshop, billiards room, and meals prepared by an award-winning culinary team. Indoor amenities also include on-site beauty salons and barber shops, an expansive library, an arts and crafts studio and a performing arts theater.
The community's grounds include courtyards, walking trails, gardening beds and a greenhouse. Freedom Village Brandywine is a pet-friendly community.
HEALTHCARE
Freedom Village Brandywine offers residents three levels of care and support: independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Residents who live independently don’t typically need all of the support offered at Freedom Village Brandywine, but they still have access to an emergency call system and round-the-clock nursing services.
For those who require some assistance with daily living activities, trained staff members help with bathing, dressing, medication management and other services meant to help residents live as independently as possible.
The facility's Alzheimer's and dementia care program is designed to help residents maintain their physical and cognitive abilities while celebrating moments of success. The on-site staff is supported by speech therapists, physical and occupational therapists.
Residents who require acute or specialty care services are in close proximity to the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Penn Cardiac Care-Brandywine and Brandywine Hospital.
HEALTH PROGRAMS
Freedom Village at Brandywine offers a program called “Life Care” that’s designed to provide the right care to residents at the right time throughout their lives.
When residents move into Freedom Village at Brandywine, their entry fee includes enrollment in the Life Care program. The aim of the program is to provide residents with on-site healthcare and housing throughout their lives--from assisted living to memory care.
Residents also have ample opportunities to participate in “Optimum Life,” a program designed to build and galvanize physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health through organized activities and events. The facility says the goal of the program is to encourage residents to enjoy and celebrate each and every day by remaining active and engaged.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Freedom Village at Brandywine offers a range of activities and events for residents. Activities include book clubs, exercise clubs, cooking classes and excursions into nearby Coatesville, which is home to many historical sites, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues including theaters and concert halls.