Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is projected to make landfall in Louisiana and Texas by Wednesday. Brookdale communities are watching Tropical Storm Francine and are preparing.

Brookdale resident Chellie Zide-Booth has long hung up her ballet shoes but has yet to leave the stage. The 86-year-old, who calls Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg home, fell in love with ballet as a young child. At just 16-years-old she joined the influential Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and went on to travel the country and world as a professional ballerina.

Residents at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg can’t get enough of their community’s outdoor space, thanks in part to resident Donna Shoemaker. Since moving into the community, she has collaborated with community leaders on ways to enhance several outdoor areas. The community added a water feature, flowers, and bird feeders. Donna says the best part is when she sees how her efforts help make her fellow residents happy.

Michael Miller’s passion for flowers continues to bloom at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA. Michael has loved flowers his whole life and started working for a florist at just 14 years old while still in school. He now wows fellow residents at Brookdale with beautiful and elaborate flower arrangements for the dining room. To show their appreciation, residents gave Michael over 50 thank-you cards and then awarded him “resident of the month.”

“Where are we going next?” Linda Austin, who calls Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, home, is leading her fellow residents on an unique worldwide tour as part of her travel club. Through her High-Level Life club, Linda has helped residents experience more than a dozen countries virtually. Linda hopes her fellow seniors enjoy the view from their high level of life.

Tropical Storm Debby has made landfall in portions of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. It may impact our communities in the area. Our communities are prepared.

“We are laughing so much that we are tired when we go home.” Residents at Brookdale share the unexpected bonds and meaningful relationships they have created since joining the community. For many, it feels like a second family, and they say finding their community in their golden years has been life-changing.

The Alexander Mountain Wildfire is spreading near Fort Collins, Colorado. It may impact our communities in the area. Our communiteis are prepared.

Brookdale Chief Nursing Officer Kim Elliott discusses Brookdale HealthPlus and how it can help improve residents’ quality of life - in partnership with their family and healthcare providers.

This National Korean War Armistice Day, Brookdale Senior Living honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans. In the video above, Robert Roser, a Korean War veteran who now calls Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg his home, reflects on being on the front lines. Brookdale Senior Living is proud to remember and honor those who fell, and we are grateful for their sacrifice in service to our country and our community.

“Love makes the trip worthwhile.” Robert Roser calls Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg in Virginia home. In the above video, the Korean War veteran shares his experience making meaningful connections and becoming part of the Brookdale family.

Jean Maio, who calls Brookdale home in Florence, New Jersey, has two loves in life: dogs and wine. So, for her 85th birthday, the community engaged with non-profit Therapoodles for a fur-tastic celebration!

Hurricane Beryl has the potential to hit southern Texas. It may impact Brookdale communities in the Corpus Christi and Houston areas. Our communities are prepared.

Maria Skepple moved to the United States in 1985. Later, she found her first job at the only company in the United States she’s ever worked for: Brookdale Senior Living. Maria has now been with Brookdale for 32 years and serves as the Housekeeping Director at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg.

When Kim Elliott was in nursing school, she decided that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of seniors. In her role as Chief Nursing Officer at Brookdale Senior Living, she believes she is able to do exactly that every day. Watch the video below as Kim shares her “why.”