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Brookdale Castle Gardens

1715 Castle Gardens Rd, Vestal, NY 13850

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9.5
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103 reviews
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103 reviews
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  • 3 star
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Stephen V

Loved one of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect Place for My Uncle

They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.

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Brookdale Castle Gardens

The Hearth at Castle Gardens offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care. This community in Vestal, New York, offers the quaint feel of a country cottage, with delightful areas like the courtyard with raised gardening beds and cozy seating by the fireplace. Should your needs change, the staff can adjust your care without moving you out of your apartment. Best of all, you can bring your pet!

This community is located just north of Pennsylvania, close to the Susquehanna River. If you’re interested in local history, you can enjoy free admission to The Vestal Museum, which also features live musical entertainment once a month. The Phelps Mansion Museum allows you to step back into the Gilded Age with period furniture and tours. Those interested in the outdoors will enjoy the Binghamton University Nature Preserve, which has hiking trails and a 20-acre wetland. The Finch Hollow Nature Trail also offers hiking, along with a free museum.

Community Amenities and Services

You’ll enjoy a variety of activities offered through Think More and Move More programming. Cognitive activities may include challenging games or puzzles, or an open-ended discussion of broad topics. To stay active, The Hearth at Castle Gardens offers a...

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Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Brookdale Castle Gardens

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for Brookdale Castle Gardens

9.5 out of 10
Review Score103 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Castle Gardens with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Castle Gardens has 103 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/13/25

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Stephen V

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 13, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Perfect Place for My Uncle

They have all kinds of activities for the residents. The staff is very pleasant, and the dining room and food are great. I would recommend this facility to anyone.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 12, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Brookdale Castle Gardens

There needs to be more resources for activities that spark interest and physical activity. More arts, crafts, occupational therapy, field trips etc.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our Family's Brookdale Experience.

The staff works hard to make social interaction available whether it’s at a meal or group events. That is especially nice for new residents. Housekeeping does a wonderful job with the physical side of the facility keeping both your apartment and the community areas clean and pleasant. The medical staff and Aids are very responsive to any needs you might have.

William B

Memory Care

Resident/client

July 18, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Big improvement over the nursing home.

So far, very good. Better overall care at Brookdale vs. the nursing home. Much better surroundings, more daily activities. At the nursing home, she had a UTI, which they discovered after she arrived at Brookdale. They caught it and got her to the hospital. At Brookdale, she is also able to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Finally, Brookdale is far less expensive. Moving there was great good fortune.

Joanne P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A beautiful place

It is a beautiful residence with caring, friendly staff. We recommend it highly to anyone who needs a facility for your loved one. We had help moving in and were allowed to bring some of our own furniture.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 24, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Brookdale Castle Gardens

The facility and staff Are friendly and outgoing, but they could use more Is knowledge what they're doing. The menu is always the same. And whoever is cooking doesn't know how to cook. The food is overcooked and cold. The dining room staff always seems to be confused. Very unorganized.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 17, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Brookdale Castle Gardens

Very close to family and the staff seemed genuinely nice and friendly. Everyone I talked to is very well informed and very fast with answers.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 14, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

a great choice, stay involved

As with anywhere a loved one is placed, always have an advocate. Pleasant and comfortable staff, accommodations and activities.

Mary

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Brookdale Castle Gardens

5 for all categories! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Castle Gardens to other families based on the experience I have had so far.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 22, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

All around great facility

I would give a 5 for all categories - very nice facility all around. I would definitely recommend it. The aides were great (one was not but she was dealt with immediately and let go). The physical layout, garden, rooms etc were really nice. Excellent front desk staff - they are friendly and welcoming.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Brookdale Castle Gardens

The community s pleasant and safe. My loved one is enjoying living there as an independent person. She has made many friends and enjoys the food. She participates in most activities.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 21, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Friendly and caring staff

Friendly atmosphere- front desk person (name removed) very helpful. Aides were very nice to mom. Dining with mom was very nice experience as well as food was great. Laundry person (name removed) was so helpful.

Lisa

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Home for Mom

Castle Gardens is a perfect place for my Mom. Her apartment is her home. Every person working there is outstanding. They went above and beyond to help my Mom feel at home. This is a Community and family.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 26, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Brookdale Castle Gardens

I wish they had more transportation options for seniors who can't drive.It would be much better if podiatrists & other healthcare providers were on site

Julia

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 28, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly Recommended

The staff are very friendly and know each resident and their room numbers. They are positive and upbeat. Mom is in independent living, so there really is no communication from their end to me, but if I have concerns about her, they are very helpful. The move in process was very smooth. Her room was ready and was very clean. The food is very delicious. Mom was a very light eater, not now, she is consuming much more. When they changed ownership, the was no issues at all. It went very smoothly. I highly recommend this place.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 9, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Brookdale Castle Gardens Review

We chose Brookdale Castle Gardens because of how friendly, cheerful, and helpful everyone is. Residents are friendly and cheerful, as well. Safety of residents is priority. Nice apartments. Healthcare and physical therapy on premises. Suggestions for improvement on the food- Quality meat cold cuts instead of chopped, compressed meat and by-products. Better quality breads. Chicken breast routinely over cooked and dry. Too many processed foods.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 24, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

It's all good

As it is still new and we are getting acclimated to the facility, overall my mom and family feel it is a great fit for her. We know she is safe and well cared for....which is very comforting. The staff is very nice and helpful. Although I may be a bit biased, i would like to see more consistency with the care provided by the aids due to my mom's eye sight and walking and the need for a little more TLC. Nevertheless overall we are very pleased with everything to date.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 19, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended

My days here at Brookdale Castle Gardens have been comfortable, welcoming and enjoyable in that I have the opportunity to meet interesting people. Some want to talk my ears off, but others share their stories without monopolizing the same the whole lunch hour. The staff gets 5 stars for their services. The food is good, prepared tastefully and served attractively. I like the flowers on the plate. All in all, this is my Happy Place for this time in my life.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 10, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Brookdale Castle Gardens

Very good but not perfect. They didn't know what they could handle. At the end she fell three times before we moved her to a skilled care facility.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 19, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Would recommend if your loved one is in between assisted living and memory care

We really liked that the facility has both assisted living and memory care in one location.

Brookdale Castle Gardens

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