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  • THRIVING WITH PARKINSON'S: Exercise for Parkinson's Class - Ongoing

    This ongoing class for those with Parkinson's or other neurogenerative disorders aims to improve posture, balance and circulation while also increasing strength, muscle control and mobility. Offered in partnership with the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA).


    DATE: Every Monday except holidays (beginning June 10, 2024)


    TIME: 12 noon-1 p.m.


    INSTRUCTOR: Paul Reavis, certified active aging specialist and certified personal trainer


    COST: Free with $50 annual PFNCA administrative fee


    FIRST REGISTER WITH PFNCA (if you have not already done so): CLICK HERE 


    THEN REGISTER ONCE WITH BGRV FOR THE DATE YOU PLAN TO BEGIN ATTENDING: CLICK HERE


    QUESTIONS? Contact BGRV Director of Marketing Toni Davis at tdavis@bgf.org or 301-388-7209

  • THRIVING WITH PARKINSON'S: Communications Club - Ongoing

    This weekly wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their care partners focuses on the maintenance of communication skills, with an emphasis on strengthening breath support and the ability to project and speak loudly enough to be heard in social settings. Offered in partnership with the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA).


    DATES: Every Wednesday (beginning June 12, 2024)


    TIME: 10:45-11:45 a.m.


    FACILITATOR: Nicole Rosenthal, speech-language pathologist, Flagship Rehabilitation


    COST: Free with $50 annual PFNCA administrative fee


    FIRST REGISTER WITH PFNCA (if you have not already done so): CLICK HERE 


    THEN REGISTER ONCE WITH BGRV FOR THE DATE YOU PLAN TO BEGINNING ATTENDING: CLICK HERE


    QUESTIONS? Contact BGRV Director of Marketing Toni Davis at tdavis@bgf.org or 301-388-7209

  • THRIVING WITH PARKINSON'S: Parkinson's Support Group - COMING SOON!

    Details to be announced.

  • ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP - Ongoing

    Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, this group is designed for family, friends and others engaged in the care and safety of someone touched by dementia. In this safe and confidential environment, you can develop informal and mutually supportive social relationships, gain understanding, share caregiving tips and discover other helpful information. Offered in partnership with MedStar Health's Center for Successful Aging.


    DATE: Second Thursday of each month (beginning June 13, 2024)


    TIME: 12:30-1:30 p.m.


    LOCATION: Community Partners Room at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with direct access from the lower level parking lot


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    FACILITATOR: Deanna Cho, LCSW-C, MedStar Center for Successful Aging


    COST: Free


    TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE and register on the date you wish to beginning attending the support group

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - April 30

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, April 30, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - April 25

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, April 25, 2024


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • HIRING EVENT FOR NURSING PROFESSIONALS - May 7

    There's no better time than now to pursue a career that creates a positive impact — in your life and in the lives of others. Are you ready? Open interviews will be offered during this Hiring Event for nursing professionals (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CMAs, GNAs).


    DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2024


    TIME: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


    LOCATION: The Gathering Room at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with direct access from the lower level parking lot


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    FOR MORE INFORMATION:  CLICK HERE

  • LIVING WELL SEMINAR: "Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Brain Aging" - May 23

    It's never too soon to start preventing cognitive decline — or to understand it once it's begun. You can keep your brain healthy as you age by practicing proper maintenance and identifying problems as they arise. Learn how to tell the difference between normal and abnormal decline and discover the best practices for addressing both.


    DATE: Thursday, May 23, 2024


    TIME: 1:30-2:45 p.m.


    PRESENTERS: Geriatric Medicine Specialist Steve Simmons, MD, and Jamie Morrison, MSN, AGNP-C, Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Dr. Simmons is also an attending physician at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.


    LOCATION: The Gathering Room at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with direct access from the lower level parking lot


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 (on the campus of Brooek Grove Retirement Village)


    COST: Free


    TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE


    QUESTIONS? Contact Director of Marketing Toni Davis, tdavis@bgf.org or 301-388-7209

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - May 28

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, May 28, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - May 30

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, May 30, 2024 (one week late due to staff scheduling need)


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • THRIVING WITH PARKINSON'S: "The Crucial Role of Exercise for People with Parkinson's" - June 6

    Don't face Parkinson's alone! Brooke Grove Retirement Village is pleased to partner with the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area to once again offer a variety of programs for those with Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative diseases. During this kickoff event, you'll discover how regular physical exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson's while also positively impacting overall functional ability. You'll also learn more about BGRV's ongoing Parkinson's exercise class, communications club and support group meetings that will return to campus beginning in June.


    DATE: Thursday, June 6


    TIME: 12 noon-1:30 p.m.


    PRESENTER: Physical Therapist Anneliese Massey, LSVT BIG-certified, MedStar Health


    COST: Free


    TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE by June 4


    QUESTIONS? Contact BGRV Director of Marketing Toni Davis at tdavis@bgf.org or 301-388-7209

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - June 25

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, June 25, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - June 27

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, June 27, 2024


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - July 25

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, July 25, 2024


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - July 30

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, July 30, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - August 22

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, August 22, 2024


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - August 27

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, August 27, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - September 24

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, September 24, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - September 26

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2024


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - October 24

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2024


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - October 29

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, October 29, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - November 21

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, Novembe 21, 2024 (one week early due to Thanksgiving holiday)


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

  • VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - November 26

    No matter what your skills, interests or talents, there is a place for YOU as a volunteer at Brooke Grove Retirement Village!  Share your passion, fulfill student service learning (SSL) hours and "touch people's lives."


    DATE:  Tuesday, November 26, 2024


    TIME:  5:30-7 p.m


    PLACE: The Gathering Room 


    LOCATION: Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (on the campus of Brooke Grove Retirement Village)


    ADDRESS: 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860


    OPTIONAL: If you prefer, you may schedule a one-on-one Zoom or FaceTime orientation session at a more convenient time.


    FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION: Contact Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. A Volunteer Application may be downloaded from our website at bgf.org/volunteers. All volunteers must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

  • VIRTUAL ASSISTED LIVING FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - December 19

    Family members and other caregivers of The Meadows/The Woods assisted living residents are invited to participate in this online support group! Confidential sessions are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month and are facilitated by Social Worker Wisma Satriano, LCSW-C, and former BGRV Chaplain Bill Neely. Consistent attendance helps to develop rapport, trust and continuity. A free gmail account is needed to participate.


    DATE: Thursday, December 19, 2024 (one week early due to Christmas holiday)


    TIME: 3-4 p.m.


    PLATFORM: Google Meet


    RSVPs ARE REQUIRED: Send your request and email address to Wisma Satriano at wsatriano@bgf.org or 301-260-2312. There is a maximum of 12 participants.

NEWS

  • "Knit One, Crochet Too" Club Donates Blankets to Comfort Cases - March 4, 2024

    In what has become an annual tradition, members of Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's "Knit One, Crochet Too" Club recently delivered 70 handmade, child-size blankets to Comfort Cases in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The colorful covers were created during weekly meetings led by volunteer Leslie England and by members working at home.


    Comfort Cases provides backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items to kids living in foster care. "We shared prayer and sent the blankets off with blessings for the foster children and hope they will feel our love and compassion," said Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett.


    For more information about the club or volunteering at Brooke Grove Retirement Village, contact Volunteer Services at 301-570-7081 or volunteers@bgf.org. 

  • MSAC Grant Brings Arts-Centered Programming to AL Residents - January 4, 2024

    The Meadows/The Woods assisted living (AL) has been approved to receive a Touring Grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), according to AL Director of LIFE Enrichment Samantha Dubendorf. The $5,000 award allows the LIFE enrichment team to collaborate with Story Tapestries to continue bringing impactful, arts-centered programs to AL residents in 2024.


    Story Tapestries artists use the power of dance, storytelling, theatre, music and visual arts to inspire creativity, energize the mind, promote confidence and spread joy. "We look forward to some new and interesting programming this spring!" said Ms. Dubendorf.

  • Walk to End Alzheimer's Campaign Tops $31,000 - January 4, 2024

    Brooke Grove Retirement Village's (BGRV) 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's team of staff, residents, volunteers, family members and friends surpassed its $20,000 goal and raised $31,922 to benefit the Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area (ALZ/NCA), according to team co-captains Toni Davis, BGRV's director of marketing, and Lynelle Smith, director of employee and public relations.


    A top area fundraiser for many years, BGRV has raised more than $468,000 for the cause since the organization began participating in the Walk in 2003. The NCA Chapter raised more than $718,000 in 2023, which is an additional reason for celebration.


    "This is a remarkable achievement during another year in which so many are facing financial challenges," said Ms. Davis. "Because of the efforts of our team members and the generosity of donors throughout the Washington metropolitan area, the Alzheimer's Association will be able to continue its vital work." Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. It is dedicated to finding not just the cure, but preventative methods and treatment.


    Local businesses, vendors and BGRV residetns and their loved ones also supported the campaign by participating in a raffle and making generous gifts in response to a direct mail appeal. Raffle winners were John and Lois Harris ($750 Southwest Airlines gift card), Nancy Sandler ($500 Mastercard gift card) and Pat Lipuma (dinner and a show for two at Grillmarx and Olney Theatre Center).


    "Thank you for all the care you provide for those who are not able to care for themselve in this stage of life. We know that your job is not easy, and yet you continuously show up and provide for those in need," said Paige Cofield, director of development, Walk to End Alzheimer's, ALZ/NCA. "You also partnered with us in the Walk to raise funds to help support caregivers like yourself. Your dedication and commitment are truly inspiring."

  • Volunteer Services Partners with Sherwood's LFI Program - January 3, 2024

    Volunteer services at Brooke Grove Retirement Village recently welcomed a group of new volunteers from the Learning for Independence (LFI) program at neighboring Sherwood High School. The department's partnership with LFI provides special education students with opportunities to learn occupational skills, enjoy social interaction and experience positive behavior development. The students spend two hours each Monday through Thursday volunteering on campus.


    "We hope to provide hands-on training and life experiences that will create excitement and enhance the lives of these students," said Director of Volunteer Services Barbara Hackett. Since last fall, they have assisted with holiday decorating, supported the environmenal services and LIFE enrichment teams, participated in brain fitness games and art, and were instrumental in the success of the department's collaboration with Sharp Street United Methodist Church and their holiday outreach project for the needy and homeless. "Volunteer Sarah Goforth and I love working with the students!" remarked Ms. Hackett. "Their enthusiasm is so gratifying."

  • Village LIFE Newsletter - January 2, 2024

    Read the latest news from Brooke Grove Retirement Village!


    Documents

    Village LIFE January-February 2024

    Village LIFE November-December 2023

    Village LIFE September-October 2023

  • BGRNC Receives Highest Possible Rating from U.S. News & World Report - November 14, 2023

    Short-term rehabilitation at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (BGRNC) has earned the highest possible ranking, "High Performing," in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Nursing Home ratings, published on November 14. 


    The 2024 edition features ratings of more than 15,000 U.S. nursing homes, evaluated on patient and resident outcomes such as infection rates, staffing levels, reliance on antipsychotic drugs, health inspection results and other quality indicators. Only 19% of the reviewed skilled nursing facilities earned the High Performing rating in the short-term rehab and/or long-term care categories.


    "Nursing homes that have earned the recognition of U.S. News have a track record of achieving better outcomes for patients and residents," noted Daniel Lara Agudelo, health data analyst at U.S. News.  "It's energizing to see such acknowledgment of our team and the work they do!" said Brooke Grove Foundation President Dennis Hunter.

  • Adele Alexis Named BGRNC Administrator - July 19, 2023

    Adele Alexis was appointed administrator of Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (BGRNC), effective July 17.


    She joined Brooke Grove Retirement Village (BGRV) in December 2021 and entered Maryland's long-term care administrator-in-training (AIT) program in April 2022. Offered through the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, the one-year AIT program included rotations through all of BGRNC's departments as well as plant operations, accounting and human resources. BGRV Executive Director Patty Gomez served as her preceptor. After successfully completing the program and passing state and national exams, Ms. Alexis became a licensed nursing home administrator.


    In addition to her AIT training, Ms. Alexis has more than 19 years of healthcare and senior living experience with a background in certified dietary management, food and nutrition services. 


    "Adele has held a lifelong dream of becoming an administrator," noted Ms. Gomez. "She has shown tenacity, commitment and an unwavering dedication to understanding the inner workings of skilled care. She is committed to being  a part of our interdisciplinary team and creating a positive experience for those who choose BGRNC for their healthcare needs. Please join us in welcoming her as she embarks on the next phase of her career!"



  • A Taste of Senior Living Brings Sweet Success to BGRV Chefs - March 4, 2023

    Brooke Grove Retirement Village (BGRV) chefs wowed the crowds with their culinary sensations at "A Taste of Senior Living" held on March 2 at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, Maryland. Hosted by LifeSpan Network, this friendly but highly competitive event featured the best in local senior living cuisine offered by 19 chef teams.


    Executive Chef Derrick Gregg, Supervisor/Chef Clive Reid, Resource Chef Preston Cravey and Corporate Executive Chef Charlie Ware of Unidine at BGRV won "Best Entree" for their mouth-watering, honey-garlic jerk wings and Caribbean coleslaw. "Spectators and fellow chefs raved about how delicious it was!" said Unidine General Manager Alexandria Barnes, who oversees dining services at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and The Woods assisted living. "Many guests asked for seconds, thirds and even to-go boxes! I'm extremely proud of and grateful for our awesome team." "Your table was impeccable, the plate presentation beautiful, and obviously it was on pointn for flavor," added BGRV Executive Director Patty Gomez in a letter of congratulations to each chef.


    Chef Victor Vilche and his team from independent living (IL) also made a distinctive impression on diners with their delicious Korean-style meatballs with sesame-ginger chili sauce and Sous Chef Imran Sos's Napa cabbage salad with peanut dressing, which has been enjoyed by the IL community in the past. Server Mahboob Ullah Khan assisted with the presentation. "Though we did not win this time, our culinary team made Westbrooke proud!" remarked Director of Independent Living Larry Willett. "We are thankful for their talents."

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