Meet Our Team
At a glance
- CommunityBrookstone Terrace of Simpsonville, SC
- MeetKathleen, Activity Director
- FavoritesKaraoke, Family Feud, trivia, bus outings and group exercise
- Her focusFriendship for residents and peace of mind for families
At Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville, the activity calendar is never just a list of events. For Activity Director Kathleen, it is a way to build friendships, bring residents together and give everyone something to look forward to. In this video, she shares what she loves about her job and why families can feel confident their loved ones are having a great time.
Watching friendships grow
Kathleen says the most rewarding part of her work is seeing what happens beyond the activities themselves. In her words, “One of my favorite things about this job is how fulfilling it is working with the residents.”
She loves watching residents walk over to one another, start talking and become best friends. Over time, she says, they form almost a familial bond while they are here. That sense of belonging is exactly what we hope every resident finds at Brookstone Terrace.
She understands the family side, too
Kathleen’s care for families comes from personal experience. She once stepped away from work for six months to help her grandma and grandpa move into assisted living, so she knows firsthand that the transition can be hard on the whole family.
That is why she makes a point of reaching out to families. She lets them know their loved one is doing great, having a good time and always happy to see them, and that they are enjoying their days even when family cannot be there. Sometimes a visiting son or daughter heads to their mom’s room only to discover, as Kathleen puts it, “Oh no, they’re at activities again.” She calls that the best kind of problem.
“Our direct focus in activities is making sure that these residents are having a great day.”
Kathleen, Activity Director
Something new every day
Bingo is a resident favorite, and Kathleen promises it is not going anywhere. Still, she believes everyone needs variety so the days never feel monotonous. Residents like to be challenged, so she keeps things fresh and always has something new on the calendar.
- Bingo
- Family Feud
- Karaoke
- Trivia
- Bus outings
- Group exercise
- Comedy and games
Game show days
Some days it is Family Feud, and Kathleen happily plays host. As she says, “I’m Steve Harvey.”
Laughs and karaoke
Other days she is cracking jokes or leading residents through a round of karaoke.
Trivia and outings
A trivia game or a bus outing can turn a sleepy afternoon around. Residents tell her they do not need a nap; they want to get down to activities and have some fun.
Weekly group exercise
Every Wednesday, our therapy team leads a group exercise class open to all residents, and Kathleen says she has seen them work wonders.
Care that feels like family
Kathleen sums up her role simply: residents can enjoy their day because they know the team is keeping an eye on them. “We’re taking care of them, and if something happens, we’re going to be there when they need us.”
That balance of fun, friendship and support is at the heart of assisted living and memory care at Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville. To see more of daily life in our community, take a look at dining together in Simpsonville, our annual Christmas party and Parade of Trees, or hear another activity director explain what makes our communities stand out.
Frequently asked questions
What does an activity director do in assisted living?
An activity director plans and leads the daily calendar of games, music, exercise, outings and social events. At Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville, Kathleen also focuses on helping residents build friendships and keeping families updated on how their loved ones are doing.
What activities are offered at Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville?
Residents enjoy bingo, karaoke, Family Feud, trivia, bus outings and a weekly group exercise class, with new activities added regularly so there is always something fresh to try.
How do you help families during the move to assisted living?
Our team knows the transition can be hard on families too. Kathleen reaches out to families to let them know how their loved one is doing and that they are enjoying their days, even when family cannot visit.
Where is Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville located?
We are located at 645 Scuffletown Rd. in Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681. Call us at (864) 962-3038.
Visit us in Simpsonville
Come see the fun for yourself
Tour the community, meet Kathleen and our team, and see why residents look forward to every day at Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville.
Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville · 645 Scuffletown Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681Explore the community
Enjoyed this video? See more resident stories, outings and everyday moments on our YouTube channel.
