Brookdale Apache Junction

10/22/2026

We made our yearly visit to the Olive Mill in Queen Creek. The Queen Creek Olive Mill is Arizona’s only working olive mill. The residents tried several olive oils, infused vinegar, and pastries, and the food was so delicious! The day was so beautiful we dined outside amongst the olive trees.

10/20/2026

We hosted a First Responders' Breakfast for the community. Our residents at Brookdale Apache Junction love to chat with the first responders. We are so grateful for our first responders and what they do for us and the Apache Junction community.

10/15/2026

We had our Apache Junction Library come out and do a craft with our residents, repurposing book pages. The pages were cut into leaves and used to create these beautiful Fall Wreaths. This was so much fun to create and the residents proudly hung these wreaths on their doors. Thank you, Apache Junction Library for coming out and providing this fun craft for our residents.

10/14/2026

It's always a full house when we play Bingo! The community loves to have fun and Bingo is one of our most popular games. The competition is fun and the residents have claimed chairs "lucky" in the room.

10/13/2026

Pizza 'N B**r is one of our favorite programs. We had Little Daddy perform for our residents some classic piano tunes. Our residents enjoyed having an entertainer while enjoying pizza and b**r.

10/08/2026

We introduced all of our new residents at our New Resident Social. We want to welcome James, Karen, Marilouse, Richard and Warren to Brookdale Apache Junction. Our community welcomed all the new residents, shared conversations and enjoyed refreshments as we learned all the adventures our new residents experienced. Welcome to your new home at Brookdale Apache Junction.

10/06/2026

Our Everyday Hero for the month of September is Andrew. Andrew is our driver and always drives our residents with a friendly personality and polite demeanor. He focuses on the safety of our residents and is a key part of our Brookdale Apache Junction community. Thank you, Andrew, for all you do for our residents!

10/01/2026

We celebrated September Birthdays with our residents! Happy birthday to our residents that celebrated milestone birthdays - Tony's 101st, Ford's 80th and Brenda's 75th birthdays. We also celebrated with Waldo, Ray, Loren, Carolyn and Julia! Happy birthday from Brookdale Apache Junction.

09/30/2026

Our community loves to attend our Menu Chat and Food Demo. Our Dining Services Manager, Sarah, always has a great food demo and loves to hear from our residents about the food served in the dining room. This month, the demo was a tasty Blood Orange Mimosa and those that attended also received a fall decor of orange garland.

09/29/2026

Everyone has a Story - The month of September our resident spotlight is on Barb M. Barb was born in New Jersey, where her family owned a multi-generational farm, complete with peacocks! She and her husband Ted were happily married for 57 years before he passed in 2025. They had two children and now have three grand-children.

Barb issued gun permits for the Police Department before transitioning to a 20-year career at Morgan Stanley and worked for Edward Jones. At one time, she was a professional clown and also drove a school bus. Barb worked here at Brookdale in the Resident Engagement Department and led activities for three years.

Barb is an avid knitter and crocheter, and she is an experienced seamstress. She also taught decorative beading classes. Barb loves frequenting the gem shows in Tucson and made many friends through her travels. She enjoys watching TV, reading, arts and crafts, and socializing.

09/25/2026

Celebrating Linda and Michael and 44 beautiful years of marriage! Here's to a love that keeps growing and always finding a reason to steal a kiss! 💋

09/24/2026

Driving is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, but there may come a time when getting behind the wheel is no longer advisable. Read our blog to learn about signs it may be time to give up your keys.

There may come a time when it's hard to see at night, sirens are harder to hear or reaction time slows. Here are some signs it might be time to stop driving.

09/23/2026

It's not just dogs and cats looking for their forever home! Residents at Brookdale Florence recently had the opportunity to go to the Burlington County Animal Shelter and love on some of their beloved critters. 💚🦎

09/22/2026

Celebrating Centenarian Citizens Day! With 100+ years of wisdom and knowledge to share, we are so fortunate to have many centenarians living with us in our communities. 💙

09/22/2026

In this episode of The Grey Take, hosts MB and Roy sit down with palliative care physician Dr. Matthew Tyler, the doctor behind How to Train Your Doctor, to clear up one of the most misunderstood topics in caregiving: the difference between palliative care and hospice. Tune in now on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts, and learn more at the link: http://bkd.co/6186ad2Xu

09/21/2026

Unexpected weight loss can be a concern for seniors, and living with dementia can make proper nutrition even more challenging. Learn what caregivers should watch for and simple ways to help a loved one stay well-nourished in our blog: http://bkd.co/6183ad2Mt.

09/20/2026

Our associates are the backbone of our communities, bringing compassion, dedication and a genuine respect for seniors to what they do each day. Hear from some of the people who make our communities so special as they share, in their own words, what inspires their passion for helping seniors and why this work means so much to them.

09/19/2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At Brookdale North Euclid, residents are joining the celebration by learning about and spotlighting influential Hispanic and Latino figures. We love seeing our residents embrace the opportunity to learn and celebrate! 🎉

09/18/2026

Do you know the difference between hospice and palliative care? In this episode of The Grey Take, discover the difference and more as we hear from palliative care physician Dr. Matthew Tyler, the doctor behind How to Train Your Doctor. Listen now on Spotify or Apple podcasts, and tune in on YouTube. Learn more at the link: http://bkd.co/6187adKDX

09/17/2026

Meet Anita, a talented resident at Brookdale Ocean House and author of "After the Fire," a story she wrote following the Southern California Palisades fire. Her book explores resilience, family, strength and finding the courage to move forward after loss. We’re so proud to celebrate Anita and her incredible accomplishment!