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5555 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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5.0
Caring and skilled
We have been very satisfied with how Brighton Gardens has cared for our family member. The staff has been terrific.
They have calibrated to my sister’s needs. They have been supportive of both my sister as well as me and my family.
The convenience of their location has also been a great help. We have taken my sister on many outings in the neighborhood nearby Brighton Gardens.
About the facility Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights
Brighton Gardens provides personal care in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related disorders is also on-site. The key to our success in the Special Care Center is our dedicated and compassionate staff, which receives special training and supervision. Our Special Care programming offers a variety of activities designed to achieve memory enrichment and positive social interactions. Caring for residents with dementia is a partnership between the community and the family, frequent family visits are encouraged and support groups and advisory councils are arranged. A Short Stay Program for seniors who need short-term care may also be available. It is the ideal alternative for recuperating after a hospital stay, while family caregivers are on vacation or if you just want to try out personal care. Please call for more information or to schedule a visit to find out how Brighton Gardens can enrich your life or the life of a loved one.
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
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Amenities at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights
Healthcare Services
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Diabetic Care
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
Meals & Dining
- Anytime Dining
- No Sugar
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Guest Meals
- International Cuisine
- Special Dining Programs
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
- Pureed Meals
- Room Service
Room Amenities
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Handicap Accessible
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Air Conditioned
- Garden View
- Kitchenette
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Covered Parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Common areas
- Central Fireplace
- TV Lounge
- Barber Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Outside Patio
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Library
- Private Bath
- Meeting Room
Recreational areas
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness Center
- Piano or Organ
- Movie or Theater Room
- Raised Garden Beds
Services
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Farsi
Activities
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Jewish Services
- Sensory-based Programs
- Current Events Club
- Stretching Classes
- Cooking Club
- Walking Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Reminiscence Programs
- Art Classes
- Montessori Programs
- Qi Gong
- Visiting Rabbi
- Buddhist Services
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Activities Off-site
- Dances
- Wii Bowling
- Activities On-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Other Religious Services
- Live Musical Performances
- Protestant Services
- Cooking Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Happy Hour
- Book Club
- Catholic Services
- Adventist Services
- Tai Chi
- Community Service Organizations
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Gardening Club
- Holiday Parties
- Choir / Singing Club
- BBQs or Picnics
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Men's Club
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Bridge Club
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Trivia Games
- Live Well Programs
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Christian Services
- Water Aerobics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Bible Study Group
- Islamic Services
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Birthday Parties
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A Place for Mom has scored Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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4.4
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
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Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
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Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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Steve M - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 9, 2025
Caring and skilled
We have been very satisfied with how Brighton Gardens has cared for our family member. The staff has been terrific.
They have calibrated to my sister’s needs. They have been supportive of both my sister as well as me and my family.
The convenience of their location has also been a great help. We have taken my sister on many outings in the neighborhood nearby Brighton Gardens.
Angela S - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 14, 2024
Relief with Respite
I discovered Brighton Gardens when faced with an emergency need for immediate respite care for my mother who has moderately severe dementia. The sales and administrative teams worked with me to facilitate an admission in 72 hours. They welcomed her on move in day and provided the assistance and assurance our family needed to give my elderly father who functioned as her primary caregiver the relief he needed. She transitioned smoothly with the caring team, fun and appropriate activities and occasional outings. She was treated with warmth and kindness. Although her stay was only 30 days, we were made to feel like family. We would enthusiastically recommend Brighton Gardens to anyone looking for respite or a permanent home for a loved parent.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 13, 2023
Highly recommended.
Having a full time RN was important to me.
The facility has pleasant rooms with a view and a secure outdoor garden.
I would and have recommended Brighton Gardens of Friendship heights to others.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 20, 2023
Comfortable Community
Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is a comfortable, well-administered community. The staff are generally responsive to the individual needs of each resident, including those, like my family member, with specialized/intensive care needs. The longevity of some of the higher-ranking staff members at Brighton Gardens stands out relative to other facilities like it. Family members and friends who spent many days visiting Brighton Gardens noted very few resident complaints while visiting the facility. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 27, 2022
I toured this community and it seemed very lovely. Cleanliness was great. The friend I was helping/touring with felt that they weren't as responsive to her on the tour as she would have liked. She said it didn't feel as welcoming and decided to keep looking.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 27, 2022
Gratitude
I love this facility. We're very grateful that we found this place for my mom. There have been bumps in the road, of course. But that's with anything and it was all worked out. Things are great here. The staff are respectful and caring. Sometimes, as with all places, there's a learning curve for each person. But they work really hard to get to know mom and her needs. Housekeeping is ok, I'd love for them to be a little bit more thorough sometimes. At times it's immaculate and others I notice some things that could be done better. Laundry is taken care of also, which is a big help. Communication with the family is frequent and very good. They don't hesitate to reach out when needed. The food is good and mom has no complaints. They have a wonderful outdoor/garden area and are in a nice residential location. I feel like they're doing a very good job overall. I would recommend them to friends and family.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 10, 2018
AL but no skilled
Jane Catherine Cicala - Toured community
Memory Care
April 19, 2017
I can not say enough positive things to adequately express our positive experience working with the Brighton Gardens. Over the course of the interview and preparation period all our questions were promptly and courtesy answered. Our "special needs" were addressed with considerable flexibility.
Unfortunately the patient did not live long enough to enter Brighten Gardens, even though all plans were in place.
K. Randall - Toured community
Memory Care
March 24, 2015
Difficult - But very do-able!
It has been hard for my friend to make this move. She is 95, not good with change at any age and now it is even harder.
The staff has been wonderful about reaching out to her and doing their best to make her feel at home, included and cared for - despite her crankiness! Medications have been on time, information has readily been shared as needed.
When I have a question, all the staff is approachable - from the top down - and they are responsive. That was not the case concerning previous experiences.
Loved one - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 8, 2014
Compassionate and empathetic staff
Unfortunately my loved one was only here for a very brief time, but in that time my experience with Brighton Gardens was a very positive one. The woman who does their sales, Sue, was great. She was compassionate and empathetic, answered all of my questions, and I never felt like I was listening to a sales pitch. All of the employees at the community were very accommodating and understanding, and really helped ease the stress that having to search for one of these communities can cause. As an example, we were having a billing issue where the bill was not coming through to me. They told me just to get it to them when I could, there was no rush or pressure to get it resolved in the middle of an already stressful situation.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 21, 2014
Great location and facility.
Great location and facility.
Loved One - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 25, 2014
We are very pleased with them. They have been wonderful.
We are very pleased with them. They have been wonderful. They are very clean and friendly, and they are very quick to respond to any needs or concerns. They have so many activities to choose from she can't do them all. The food is good. We have no complaints whatsoever.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
March 12, 2014
The staff is courteous, inf...
The staff is courteous, informative and I really like Brighton Gardens. The location is amazing and the facility is clean and inviting.
A Place For Mom Customer - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 26, 2013
Another family member had a...
Another family member had a bad experience here.
Response from Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights
July 30, 2013
We’re very sorry to hear that you had this experience with our community. We care deeply about the well-being of our residents and we’d like to learn more about your concerns. Please contact us at [removed]. –The Sunrise Team
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