Brighter Living is a care facility located in Hopewell, Virginia, offering specialized support for seniors with a focus on memory care and additional assisted living services. The facility provides care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, in a secured environment designed to promote safety and comfort. Residents benefit from individualized care plans, structured to meet their specific needs while encouraging engagement and a sense of community.
Brighter Living delivers a comprehensive range of care and medical support options. The memory care unit is a secured community intended to safeguard residents who may be at risk of wandering, and provides both indoor and outdoor walking paths that encourage gentle exercise in a controlled setting. The facility supports individuals with varying levels of mobility, offering ambulatory care and assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Incontinence care is available, ensuring residents can maintain dignity and hygiene. For residents managing chronic conditions, diabetes care and medication management services are provided, alongside regular health monitoring. On-site amenities at Brighter Living include a barber/beauty salon and access to podiatry services. The facility also features a variety of clubs and social communities, contributing to an active lifestyle and regular opportunities for social engagement.
Resident and family feedback indicates Brighter Living is generally noted for its clean premises, welcoming environment, and friendly staff. Many appreciate the proactive communication provided during the admissions process and positive atmosphere observed within the community, particularly in regard to activities and social programs. However, there are documented concerns regarding the facility’s ability to serve non-English-speaking residents, including accounts of unprofessional staff behavior and instances of cultural insensitivity. Additionally, several reviews raise issues related to medication management, such as allegations of mishandled prescriptions and insufficient transparency concerning treatments, especially following respite stays. Some visitors have questioned whether the facility can adequately support residents who need a higher level of hands-on care.
Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider both the positive feedback regarding social engagement and general environment, as well as the noted concerns about cultural sensitivity and medication oversight. Careful assessment of these factors is recommended when evaluating whether Brighter Living is an appropriate fit for an individual's specific care requirements and background. As of 2024, public sources do not indicate any recent major changes to the facility’s services.
Costs at this community start at $5,110 and range up to $6,246. The average price in the community is $5,678, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,717. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
