Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The staff is kind and helpful and provides care that we could not provide. The meals, cleaning service, and accommodations are good. We would recommend Brighter Living.... Read more
With swaths of trees creating a natural border, Brighter Living rests near the meandering Appomattox River in Hopewell, Virginia. Located 30 minutes south of Richmond, the community offers assisted living in a pleasant building flush with comfortable amenities. With three levels of care provided by an experienced staff, residents can rest easy knowing that support is always available. Brighter Living also offers fun activities and is located near a vibrant city with a variety of social opportunities and annual celebrations.
Brighter Living’s campus is filled with relaxing spots to experience the company of friends or enjoy private moments. The spacious patio is surrounded by tasteful landscaping and is a perfect spot to join neighbors for a morning coffee or afternoon drinks. On those cooler days, the sunroom is a great place to soak in the sun while listening to music or reading a book. Comfortable suites offer residents just the right amount of independence, with individual heating and cooling controls to create your own level of comfort. And the dining experience at Brighter Living not only offers good food but provides an opportunity to enjoy the company of neighbors while sharing a meal.
Brighter Living offers several activities and events all aimed...
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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A Place for Mom has scored Brighter Living with 6.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brighter Living has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3 out of 5.
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Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The staff is kind and helpful and provides care that we could not provide. The meals, cleaning service, and accommodations are good. We would recommend Brighter Living.
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brighter Living and the experience has been okay. However, the facility uses temporary staffing companies that are not always properly trained. That has been problematic for our loved one's care. The food is good. The facility is clean.
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The food has been the only complaint had at this point from mom.
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Brighter Living is a great community if you don't need much care. they have a lot of activities and socialization. if you don't need a lot of attention, this community would be a great place for you.
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They have great staff, they take great care of their residents.
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Beware! Staff forgets prescriptions and medicates residents without notifying family. When asked for copies of your loved ones treatment they ignore verbal and written request! They can delete this review but soon the media and state officials will be enlightened!
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I don’t know how residents are treated but beware of sending love ones for respite stays. They forged and prescribed medications to my dad that is not only insurance fraud but they will not release what treatment they gave him! One drug was for cancer patients and the other was discontinued in 2025! Beware! Respite contracts require staff to notify family and the family supplies the meds. My father has not returned to his previous baseline since being released. Supposedly there was a Norovirus outbreak but my request for his records have been denied.
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This community is beautiful. They offer many amenities including a theater store and a pharmacy. I did not like that my loved one would have had to walk to get his medication from the pharmacy since he has memory issues. The community was a little more open than what we were looking for in a memory care community.
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Call (804) 458-5830 to reach a resident at Brighter Living.
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