Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle

04/27/2026

A trip to Ponce de Leon Springs State Park proved to be a beautiful way to enjoy the great outdoors on "Earth Day" last week. First, with lunch at the Old Sugar Mill, and then a boat ride afterwards. Just delightful!

04/27/2026

Residents at Brookdale Southside are busy weaving reusable mats with plarn, or plastic yarn. They are making a difference, one strip of plastic at a time!

04/26/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to resident Esther at Brookdale Liberal Springs! Can you believe that she just turned 102?! We can't wait to see what this year holds for you, Esther! 🎉

04/25/2026

Being blind doesn't stop Daniel from doing what he loves most, making jewelry! His talents are amazing and an inspiration to us all. 💙

04/24/2026

Brookdale Southside had a special visitor recently! 🐶 Prissy the pup brought plenty of tail wags and smiles to residents as she made her rounds.

04/23/2026

Have you ever heard that Shakespeare's plays might have been written by a woman? Brookdale resident Deena turned her college essay on the topic into a book! Watch to learn more.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We hope you're able to get outside today and enjoy all nature has to offer, like these residents from Brookdale River Road. Recently, they spent a morning enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms. Make sure to take some time to smell the roses or cherry blossoms today!

04/21/2026

Have you listened to the latest episode of The Grey Take yet? Hosts MB and Suzie sit down with family therapist Em Mortenson to discuss how to best help an aging loved one without fully taking over. Listen to the full episode today! http://bkd.co/6182vBxoA

04/20/2026

It's National Volunteer Week, and to celebrate, we're highlighting a few volunteer ideas that are great opportunities for giving back and engaging with those around you. What's your favorite way to give back to your community? Read the blog at the link below. http://bkd.co/6183vBxo7

04/20/2026

This unassuming vegetable is having a moment in the spotlight! Read the blog to learn why you should consider incorporating more cabbage into your weekly meal rotation.

Looking for a little more cabbage in your life? From being packed with health benefits to inspiring quirky décor, 2026 might just be the Year of the Cabbage.

04/18/2026

Did you know that nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease every year? This Month, take some time to learn the facts and common myths about Parkinson's. Start by reading the blog below for more information. http://bkd.co/6187Qf9Y3

04/17/2026

101 years old and not slowing down anytime soon! Chuck loves to travel, hike and spend time in nature. May he be an inspiration to us all to always keep doing what we love!

04/16/2026

On this episode of Make It Mine, Brookdale resident Kay's apartment gets a fabulous refresh from designer Rebecca Robinson. Watch the full episode now!

04/16/2026

It is very special when a resident has a talent they would like to share and teach to others. That is the case with Claire here at Brookdale Pinecastle, who is teaching others the art of watercolors.

04/16/2026

We had a delightful Lemonade Social on the back porch. The weather was perfect, and the company was even better! We had our choice of regular lemonade, strawberry lemonade, or raspberry lemonade with assorted fruit to add. Residents requested we have this social more often! 🍋❤️🍋

04/07/2026

Easter fun with an egg hunt and a visit from the bunny! 🐰

04/07/2026

Residents started Easter week by making an Easter tree and decoupaging little trays. 🐣 🐰 🖌️ 🎨

04/06/2026

Wishing all of our Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle family and friends a blessed Easter weekend.

03/18/2026

Our residents and families of Brookdale Pinecastle had a grand time at our St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

03/17/2026

Top of the morning to you!! ☘️ Wishing all our residents, families and friends a happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/16/2026

We love when our residents' families visit from out of town and join us for activities, especially our happy hours for singing and dancing! It really feels like we are one big family at Brookdale Chambrel.

03/13/2026

Eighteen of our veterans had a lovely lunch provided this week by Mission BBQ. Breaking bread and fellowship! It was a delicious meal and the men spent time getting to know each other and discussing their service. Thank you! 🇺🇸

03/05/2026

We are so thankful our "Florida winter" is over! Some of our residents enjoyed our warm temperatures by having lunch at Swampys right on the beautiful Rainbow River. We enjoyed watching people kayak, paddleboarding and boating down the river while having a delicious lunch.

03/02/2026

Our 1st Annual Strawberry Festival was a big hit!! Residents enjoyed music by Michael Peterson, played games, and of course, chose from a variety of delicious food options, including plenty of fresh, sweet strawberries! 🍓🍓🍓