Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is an assisted living and memory care community located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The facility offers care solutions for older adults who require daily assistance, as well as specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. In addition to long-term residence, the community provides short-term respite stays. Brighton Gardens maintains a 24-hour staff presence and develops individualized care plans to accommodate residents’ unique needs. The physical environment includes spacious apartments, communal areas, and landscaped outdoor spaces. Residents have access to chef-prepared meals, a range of programs and wellness activities, and a secure setting designed for safety and comfort.

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights provides comprehensive care and medical support across a spectrum of needs. Incontinence care, diabetes care, and full assistance with activities of daily living—including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—are all available. The community offers medication management and supports residents with ambulatory needs, including those requiring assistance with mobility. Memory care services are delivered using approaches specifically tailored to accommodate memory loss, which includes a secured area to ensure safety, indoor and outdoor walking paths for mobility, and structured environments to reduce confusion.

Additional medical support includes a therapy room for rehabilitative treatments; on-site or arranged services in audiology, dental, and podiatry care; and the acceptance of residents with psychiatric needs. Medication management is provided by trained staff. The community supports both English and French speakers and offers amenities such as a barber and beauty salon. Fitness and wellness programs—including yoga and chair yoga—are scheduled regularly to promote physical well-being. Social engagement is supported by organized clubs, group activities, and community events.

Resident and family feedback describes Brighton Gardens as a well-maintained facility with a stable, attentive staff known for proactive communication and compassionate care. Many reviewers highlight the consistent presence of long-term employees and thorough updates provided to families. Activities such as music performances, outings, games, and lectures are frequently mentioned for promoting engagement and a sense of community. While most families are satisfied with the dining experience, there are some reported limitations in menu variety. Some concerns have been raised regarding occasional delays in medication delivery and periodic staff changes, though overall impressions reflect a positive environment where residents’ physical and emotional needs are met in a secure, dignified setting.

Costs at this community start at $5,130 and range up to $7,890. The average price in the community is $7,800, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,540. 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.