Brighton Gardens of Columbia

October 2024

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Denise Mitchell

My search began at the Brighton Gardens of Columbia. I wasn't sure where to go, and when I called this place, I was greeted by the most professional, pleasant, and caring person, Tony Haver. I need a Memory care facility for my dad. The first welcoming gesture I was met with was a bright welcome when I entered the front door. My name, Dad's name, and my brother's name were posted on a plaque welcoming us on our tour and to the facility. While it may seem like a small gesture, the warm welcome we received at Brighton Gardens of Columbia had a profound effect on us, making us feel truly welcomed and at ease. I was greeted by a team of professionals working to make my dad's tour memorable. My dad was greeted with a respectful tone of voice and given the respect of his title. The entire visit and explanation of the services, amenities, and activities were not only detailed but also allowed me to sit in on some of the activities. Of course, eating lunch in the large, beautiful dining room was the best. The entire memory floor is light and colorful, with attractive pictures, providing a great atmosphere and a feeling of belonging. They want to thank all the staff who made me feel welcome, especially Tony Haver, for making my visit one that I will always remember. Her professional, confident, and cheerful attitude was greatly appreciated during this difficult decision. She made me feel like I was the only one needing care for my dad, and her focus on my and Dad's needs was given the utmost attention. Thank you, Tony, for your exceptional service and for making my family feel special, respected, and appreciated during our visit.

September 2024

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Sean & Karen Doherty

When I first set out to find an assisted living home for my mother, I visited multiple places in the area. This was the ONLY place that I could honestly feel comfortable putting my mother in. I am incredibly grateful for the support my mother has received at Brighton Gardens. Jasmine, in particular, has gone above and beyond to ensure my mother's transition was smooth and comfortable. Her compassion and dedication to her residents are evident in every interaction. Jasmine even —drove a long distance to bring lunch to my mother at her home and answered all of her questions, (without any pressure whatsoever). I truly appreciate the personalized care my mother is receiving. Viola, Laura, Marilyn, Mary & Mary, along with the very knowledgeable Physician's Assistant, have all been wonderful with the personalized care they have given my mother. It's so comforting to know Mom is in such capable hands. That peace of mind is a true gift! 

June 2024

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Judith Warren

March 2024

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Emily Schall

My mom just moved to Brighton Gardens about a week ago. The staff here have been so wonderfully helpful with her transition from rehab to Brighton Gardons, ensuring everything was in place for her arrival, despite a short discharge window. Jasmine was so instrumental with making sure that stressful process went by smoothly. The physical therapist, Hellen, went out of her way to help initiate the process of finding my mom a wheelchair covered by Medicare. Veola, one of the coordinators, has also ensured that she is available at any time to address any concerns I have. This place us such a breath of fresh air in terms of going above and beyond to help residents and their families have the best experience possible. They are so organized, experienced, friendly, and helpful. Would definitely recommend to any prospective residents and their families.

August 2023

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Pamela Graham

I visited Brighton Gardens of Columbia and took a wonderful tour of their amazing property by their Director, Jasmine Adjetey. Not only was Jasmine incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, respectful, and thoughtful, but everyone in the residence was welcoming and friendly, the residents and the staff. The entire community and every space and floor was clean, welcoming, and comfortably felt like home. It's an ideal location and convenient to everything. I can certainly understand why they were voted Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care awarded by US News and World Report this year!

June 2023

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Suzanne Henig

My 98-year-old dad moved into Brighton Gardens three months ago and we couldn't be more pleased! He was warmly welcomed by everyone on staff as well as the welcoming committee of residents who made every effort to help him feel at home and gave him instant friends. The hardworking care team is kind, patient, caring, and capable. The attentive wellness team manages my dad's medications expertly (he needs eye drops several times a day and his eyes have never looked better). The visiting RN sees my dad several times a month and is on call in between, so his health is being monitored more closely than ever before. The meals are varied, nutritious, and delicious and the facility itself is clean, tidy, inviting, and simply lovely. There are multiple opportunities to engage in the community every single day with entertaining activities—loneliness is a choice at Brighton Gardens! Choosing assisted living isn't an easy decision. My dad wanted to stay in his own home and was reluctant to move, but 24-hour in-home care was no longer working and was exorbitantly expensive, plus he was becoming more and more isolated. Surrounded by his own furniture and treasures and by new friends and caregivers, he has adjusted well to his new home. And instead of running ourselves (and him) ragged with appointments, we can enjoy nice visits with our dad. Our only regret is that he didn't move to Brighton Gardens 5 years ago!

April 2023

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Carolyn Zimmerman

This facility and its staff provide excellent care. My mother-in-law was here for seven years, including transition to memory care, until her passing this past January. Now another member of our family lives here. I am always confident that she is safe and well taken care of. Her room is kept clean, as are the public spaces, and she enjoys the meals (which is very important!). Everyone on the staff is kind, polite, and friendly as well. The management works hard to provide activities and also events that engage the family members.

April 2023

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Maytal

Sunrise Brighton Gardens is a wonderful community in Howard County. The staff are all caring, professional, and have a passion for supporting the senior community. Make you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. A great place for any loved one looking for home. Highly recommended!

March 2023

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Giji Dennard

I had the pleasure of visiting Brighton Gardens of Columbia and discovered an oasis of wellness nestled in a discreet location just minutes from Wegmans.. Their Director, Jasmine Adjetey, provided an in-depth tour of the facility, including their dining room and lunch menu options for the day, the wellness center, two different size living spaces, their beautiful patio and herb garden, several multipurpose rooms, their extensive and varied activity calendar, as well as the community dog. Not only is Jasmine incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but her friendly disposition and passion for ensuring all residents experience the highest quality of life possible comes through with every interaction. The entire community and every space and floor were clean, welcoming, and comfortable; it felt like home. I honestly believe that my grandfather's life could have been extended by several years had his assisted living facility been as caring and well-staffed as Brighton Gardens.

March 2023

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Theresa Thaler

Mom's move to Brighton Gardens had been a very positive experience. The staff is professional while providing personalized, loving care. We receive ongoing, consistent communication which is always informative. Mom loves the daily activities which are engaging and appropriate for the residents. Mom's physical and mental health have improved since moving to Brighton Gardens. Thanks to the staff for all they do!

February 2023

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Walter Ware

For the past few months, I have had the opportunity to provide the residents of this community musical entertainment on a monthly basis. During my time there I found that the residents were very pleased and happy with the attending staff as well as the facility. The staff is genuinely friendly. I have always felt welcome during the time I visited this community.

January 2023

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Sharon Neighoff

Great staff at this Assisted Living facility and they truly care about the residents. Gives me peace of mind to know my Mom is well cared for.

January 2023

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Crystal Maddox

We used Brighton Gardens in Columbia, MD for interim care while a loved one recovered from the affects of Hurricane Ian. Jasmine greeted us with open arms and took the time to learn a greeting in Polish (loved one’s native language.) Jasmine listened. She also provided those extra touches that demonstrate concern- such a sweetheart! The entire staff, nursing and physical therapy team were extremely responsive to our requests and concerns. Everyone The provided us with as much feedback as we requested. I would have given this a 5 star rating if there was greater the variety in the dining menu- soups are amazing!

January 2023

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L W

Brighton Gardens of Columbia is a quaint home away from home for our Loved one. The staff joined together with the best of resources and options to make the entire transition a smooth and wonderful process. The Concierge staff certainly deal well with the front entrance traffic of people coming and going daily and seem to maintain a welcoming smile and respect for the concerns of the family members. “June” not only quickly memorizes the residents names but those of the family members as well. “Jasmine” is a true gem and has worked with our family well beyond reasonable service from day one. Her level of availability is unmatched for her position and she has a genuine passion for the residents and family members. She is great at what she does! “Nadine” and a few of the others from the Medical team like “Moussa” seem like very nice people and interact very well with the residents and family members. It’s been a wonderful experience and a smooth transition so far. Thanks to all of the staff members of Brighton Gardens for all that you do from the heart!

January 2023

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Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab

We were extremely pleased with the care my sister received at Brighton Gardens. The facility was clean and bright. The staff was caring, committed and consistent. They communicated well and were responsive to my sister's needs.

May 2022

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Laura Mastroianni

December 2021

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ANDREW EGEL

October 2021

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David English

My father has lived here for several years now. The staff is wonderful and makes all the difference from his experience at his previous residence. The alignment of caregivers to a small group of residents works well to build relationships and enables the caregivers to learn the foibles of each resident, assist them efficiently, and smooth interactions. It let my father become very comfortable with the staff. There is a family atmosphere in the commons area which we very soon valued much more than the elegant but impersonal building that my father first lived at. Come for the staff.

December 2020

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Nancy Maisel

Brighton Gardens of Columbia has been my elderly parents home for the past 4 years, and it has been a perfect fit. The facility is clean, there are always plenty of activities for the residents, and the food is delicious. The staff cares for residents like family, and Veola is truly my folks guardian angel. Best of all, my parents are happy. I recommend Brighton Gardens without any hesitations.

November 2020

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Marisol Ochoa

Love the place

February 2020

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Pam B

Brighton Gardens of Columbia was a blessing for our mother who was not easy to care for. She lived first in the assisted living side where she did very well but her dementia worsened and she needed more memory care. We were in denial of this but the team there really worked with us to introduce us to the idea and immerse us into it which turned out to be the best decision for mom, she was always around people in the smaller unit which mom needed and her care needs still taken care of. The staff became our family, they always knew us and we enjoyed getting to know them. It was hard to leave Brighton Gardens when mom passed. When the time came the team helped us through it with all kinds of support, we have never second guessed our decision to have mom at Brighton Gardens of Columbia - great choice!

April 2019

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Caleb Park

Very welcoming and great place to be 🙂

January 2019

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Steve Privitera

I have experienced Brighton Gardens as a family member (14 years ago), and as a volunteer (now and for the last 4 years). Sure, I volunteer there to do nice things for other people, but honestly, my primary reason is the way I feel when I walk in the door. In so many ways, its like coming home and being on a cruise ship, all at the same time. The facility is spotless, well lit and beautifully furnished and appointed. My history with Brighton Gardens gives me a rather unique view. I get to see how quality staff members choose to stay there for long periods of time. Four examples come to mind, each of them caring, patient, thoughtful and hard working people, as are most of the staff that I come into contact with. During normal business hours, June will usually be the first person you see. Not only did she remember my dad from 14 years ago, but I could easily see that her fondness for him was warm and genuine. June is often the face and voice of Brighton Gardens. It takes a special kind of person to do this job properly. June makes it look easy. I bet its not. Elizabeth is the Executive Director. I didnt know her back when, but what I see now is a calm, warm individual. The way the facility is run tells me everything else I need to know. Tracy was my fathers care manager. When things or people displeased my dad, he was never shy about telling me, but Tracy could do no wrong. Folks, thats like a magic trick. Tracy is still there, still friendly and patient, doing the job that requires maybe the most direct contact with the residents. We were lucky to have her at my dads side, and Brighton Gardens is lucky to have her there still. Sheila was and still is the Activities Director and Volunteer Coordinator. My dad wasnt interested in activities as such. His passions, among others, were teaching and writing. What did Sheila do? She gave him the resources and a time slot on the activities schedule to lead his own activity, a poetry class. That creativity (I would never have thought of that) and the above and beyond attitude are clear indications of the content of Sheilas character. In the present day, I see the activities portion of the organization from a different perspective. This is where the cruise ship analogy is most pertinent. There is always something going on. The large number and wide variety of activities ensures that there is something for everyone. When I want to volunteer some extra hours, finding an empty time slot can be a challenge, and that is as it should be. Brighton Gardens is what it is because of a strong team effort. The details and fine points are attended to with love and compassion. The residents who live here are lucky indeed. When my time comes, I hope Im as lucky as they are.

September 2018

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Anonymous

I have experienced Brighton Gardens as a family member (14 years ago), and as a volunteer (now and for the last 4 years). Sure, I volunteer there to do nice things for other people, but honestly, my primary reason is the way I feel when I walk in the door. In so many ways, it’s like coming home and being on a cruise ship, all at the same time. The facility is spotless, well lit and beautifully furnished and appointed. My history with Brighton Gardens gives me a rather unique view. I get to see how quality staff members choose to stay there for long periods of time. Four examples come to mind, each of them caring, patient, thoughtful and hard working people, as are most of the staff that I come into contact with. During normal business hours, June will usually be the first person you see. Not only did she remember my dad from 14 years ago, but I could easily see that her fondness for him was warm and genuine. June is often the face and voice of Brighton Gardens. It takes a special kind of person to do this job properly. June makes it look easy. I bet it’s not. Elizabeth is the Executive Director. I didn’t know her back when, but what I see now is a calm, warm individual. The way the facility is run tells me everything else I need to know. Tracy was my father’s care manager. When things or people displeased my dad, he was never shy about telling me, but Tracy could do no wrong. Folks, that’s like a magic trick. Tracy is still there, still friendly and patient, doing the job that requires maybe the most direct contact with the residents. We were lucky to have her at my dad’s side, and Brighton Gardens is lucky to have her there still. Sheila was and still is the Activities Director and Volunteer Coordinator. My dad wasn’t interested in activities as such. His passions, among others, were teaching and writing. What did Sheila do? She gave him the resources and a time slot on the activities schedule to lead his own activity, a poetry class. That creativity (I would never have thought of that) and the above and beyond attitude are clear indications of the content of Sheila’s character. In the present day, I see the activities portion of the organization from a different perspective. This is where the cruise ship analogy is most pertinent. There is always something going on. The large number and wide variety of activities ensures that there is something for everyone. When I want to volunteer some extra hours, finding an empty time slot can be a challenge, and that is as it should be. Brighton Gardens is what it is because of a strong team effort. The details and fine points are attended to with love and compassion. The residents who live here are lucky indeed. When my time comes, I hope I’m as lucky as they are.

June 2018

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Pab Hughes

My mom has been a resident at BG of Columbia for the past 4 years. She lived in assisted living until recently when it was decided to move her to the the Reminiscence Care Program. First, I must say that they although the decision to move your parent into an Assisted Living facility is very difficult, I could not have picked a more perfect place for my Mom. Each person who works there truly has a gift for working with older people. June, who is both an amazing caregiver as well as the Conceirge is absolutely wonderful. Sheila, in charge of activities does a phenomenal job of meeting the diverse needs of the residents. Elizabeth who is the Executive Director has been so supportive and wonderful to both me and my mom. Tracy who was my mom's caregiver in AL Was so patient and kind to my mom. I have been extremely pleased with the support my mom has received. In March we moved mom to the Reminiscence Care Program and I had a hard time accepting my mom needed more care. It was the perfect decision- the team really knows what they are doing and what is best for each resident. I cannot say enough good things about the absolutley FANTASTIC staff. Every single person whom I've met is truly committed to taking the bestbest of my mom....from Janee the coordinator to Valerie, Roodna, Robinah and all the other caregivers. Forgive me for not knowing each name as I'm still getting to know everyone. I have worked in healthcare for about 30 years (as an LCSW, Director ofHR for a large Home Health Company then as a medical device sales representative). I only mention my background because I have a lot of experience with caregivers and I am EXTREMELY impressed with the dedication and expertise that the employees of Brighton Gardens demonstrate on a daily basis. My mom is very, very happy. She often says that I could not have found a more perfect place for her. That says it all! PS she also LOVES the food! Marvin does a GREAT job. With a grateful and thankful heart, Pamela Hughes Johnson

May 2018

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Dina Cooke

Brighton Gardens is a fantastic assisted living community that has committed and dedicated staff. They are very responsive to accommodate the ever changing needs of their residents.

May 2018

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Mary Richards

Brighton Gardens provided amazing care for my mother while she resided there for 3.5 years. She was initially in the Assisted Living side where she was very active in games, outings, music, you name it! The care staff there could not have been sweeter, Mom bonded with her care givers so well we missed them after she moved to memory care but were still able to see them because they visited her. Eventually Mom needed memory care and the care staff there could not have been nicer with helping us adjust. I was worried about Mom not liking a smaller neighborhood but she really thrived for the year and a half she was there. She still played bingo and went to music and grew to love her new care givers too. The care coordinators really made sure we as a family adjusted as well as it was harder for me than it was for Mom. When the time came for Hospice, I was not ready but the administrators and mom’s care givers sat down with us to help us understand the reality ahead. They were wonderful, just wonderful considering the difficult time we as a family were having accepting mom’s decline. After Mom passed away I was really missing something from my life, I thought it was my mother but I realized it was also my Brighton Gardens family. I still go back and visit and I am welcomed with hugs by the staff. If you are in need of a place for your loved one, consider Brighton Gardens. The whole staff from the care givers to the administrators really listened to us while we were there and cared for not just my mom but our family too.

September 2016

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