Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge is an assisted living facility located in Asheville, North Carolina. The community is focused on providing support for daily living activities such as assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and medication management. The facility also accommodates residents who require full assistance with activities of daily living. Amenities available to residents include a barber and beauty salon, outdoor walking paths, and regular opportunities for social and recreational activities through clubs and organized community events. Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, with meal preparation and dietary management provided by staff.

While Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge is not a designated memory care facility, staff are equipped to assist residents with varying care requirements, including diabetes management, ambulatory support, incontinence care, and activities in a secured community environment. The facility is designed to assist residents with psychiatric needs and provides structured spaces that promote both safety and autonomy for those experiencing memory loss. Therapy services are also available to support rehabilitation and routine wellness.

The facility offers complimentary transportation services to residents. This transportation is available for both medical and non-medical purposes, including appointments, errands, or attending offsite activities, supporting residents’ independence and ongoing connection to the broader Asheville community.

Family and resident reviews indicate that staff at Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge are often recognized for their friendly demeanor, patience, and efforts in supporting resident dignity. Families frequently feel included in care decisions and express appreciation for the attention provided to their loved ones. Facility amenities and security measures are praised, as are cleanliness standards and modern accommodations in the community. However, some concerns have been raised about staffing consistency, with reports of occasional understaffing, the presence of temporary workers lacking specialized training, delayed response times, and lapses in cleanliness or supervision. There have also been several complaints about billing practices and transparency of costs, as well as variable meal quality and instances of missed or overlooked health issues.

Overall, while residents and families often recommend Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge for its caring staff and inclusive environment, it is advised that prospective residents and their families carefully consider their specific needs, especially if requiring consistent memory care services, and inquire in detail about costs, staffing, and the range of available care before making a decision. As of mid-2024, there have been no major recent changes or developments reported for the facility.

Costs at this community start at $2,400 and range up to $5,900. The average price in the community is $4,150, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,560. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.