Brighton Gardens of Charlotte, situated in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a senior living community managed by Sunrise Senior Living. The facility provides both assisted living and memory care services, designed to support residents with a range of needs including those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The community accommodates both long-term and short-term stays and offers individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s physical, medical, and emotional well-being. Hospice care coordination is available as needed, and the facility maintains 24-hour staff support for ongoing resident safety.
The care and medical support at Brighton Gardens of Charlotte encompass several health, wellness, and personal care services. Residents have access to on-site nursing staff, medication management, incontinence and ambulatory care, diabetes care, physical therapy, and podiatry services. The community includes a secured environment and areas designed specifically to accommodate residents with memory loss, such as wayfinding features and safe indoor and outdoor walking paths. Memory care programming is structured to enhance cognitive function and quality of life, with staff trained to respond to the unique needs of individuals in this area. Vision and dental care, as well as access to hospice services, are available.
Daily assistance with activities of daily living covers full support with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, as needed. Residents benefit from regular laundry and dry-cleaning services. Amenities include a barber/beauty salon, fitness programs such as yoga and daily exercise classes, and social, creative, spiritual, and educational activities. There are scheduled group trips, resident-led clubs, and opportunities for religious observance, including Catholic services. The community aims to provide a robust calendar of events and engagement options.
Residents and families report a range of experiences at Brighton Gardens of Charlotte. Many highlight the professional and courteous staff and appreciate the communication from managers. The social environment and variety of activities are commonly noted as positives, with some residents describing a strong sense of comfort and belonging. However, reviews also reflect concerns regarding frequent staff and management turnover, lapses in medication management and personal care, insufficient response times to resident needs, and security or procedural inconsistencies. Some families specifically cite issues in memory care related to staff engagement and continuity. Food quality and staff responsiveness to individual care plans is another area with reported variability. As a result, individuals considering Brighton Gardens of Charlotte are encouraged to review both the positive and negative experiences, particularly inquiring about staffing levels, adherence to care plans, and security protocols to ensure the facility aligns with their needs and expectations. At the time of the most recent public information (June 2024), there have been no significant changes to the services offered.
Costs at this community start at $1,745 and range up to $7,995. The average price in the community is $4,870, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,667. The cost of assisted living 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.