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Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Boulevard

4.6(18 ratings)· Chevy Chase average: 4.4

Part of Sunrise Senior Living · 224 communities · 4.5★ average · (31 others nearby)

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$6,500/mo
Licensed capacity
154 residents

Maryland MDH

Transportation
Rides to doctor appointments and community outings
Metro access
Free shuttle to the Friendship Heights Metro
On-site clinical services
Rehabilitation, psychiatry, and dermatology offered on-site
Nearby hospitals
Two hospitals roughly 10 minutes away

What Families Think

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Reviewers describe Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights as a warm, active community with attentive staff and a full calendar of activities and outings. Families and residents also value the walkable Friendship Heights location and the smooth transition into care, including in the memory care unit. All five reviews are positive.

What reviewers praise

  • Warm, compassionate staff praised across reviews
  • Packed calendar of concerts, lectures, and outings
  • Smooth transition for new residents and families
  • Long-tenured care staff noted by a resident
  • Walkable to shops, restaurants, and Metro
  • Secured balcony and landscaped patio in memory care

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Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is a senior living community in Chevy Chase, Maryland offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Published pricing starts around $6,500 per month. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 18 reviews.

About Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is an assisted living and memory care community located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, near the border of Washington, D.C. The community offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination services in a neighborhood setting within walking distance of the Friendship Heights Metro, shopping, dining, parks, and medical offices.

Residents receive personalized care with support for activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. The community maintains a specialized memory care neighborhood for residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. On-site services include rehabilitation, psychiatry, and dermatology, with convenient access to Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital located approximately 10 minutes away.

The community features apartment-style living with flexible floor plans and dining options prepared by an on-site chef using fresh ingredients. Residents can dine in a restaurant-style dining room or in their suites, with menus tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. A bistro offers casual snacks and a social gathering space.

Programming emphasizes an active lifestyle with daily, weekly, and seasonal activities including fitness classes, art, music, lectures, movies, concerts, card games, language lessons, museum outings, theater trips, and garden tours. Transportation is provided for doctor appointments and community outings. Quiet areas include courtyards, patios, and common lounges.

The community is situated in Friendship Heights with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and a community center. Public transportation includes a free shuttle to the Metro and access to Metro and Ride-On bus routes providing easy connection to downtown Washington, D.C. and Maryland destinations.

The community welcomes pets and hosts outdoor gatherings for residents with dogs. Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights has earned recognition including the WELL Equity Rating and WELL Health-Safety Rating, reflecting commitment to creating inclusive and safe environments for residents and staff.

Types of Care at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Live Performances
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

4.6overall · 18 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (18)

Barbara Goldberg

Mar 2025

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I moved into Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights in January of 2024. It’s a great neighborhood with many shops and restaurants, plus my son lives just ten minutes away. Moving into Brighton Gardens was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was fortunate in that at my first meal here, I was introduced to people who would become my buddies. I wasn’t expecting for the transition from living on my own to an assisted living community to happen so quickly and smoothly. All it takes is a friend or two, and ice cream served twice daily! I love playing jeopardy here and I also run a memoir club. Transportation to doctor appointments is an added bonus. I’m impressed by the fact that the care staff has been here for so long.

Meg Maguire

Feb 2025

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The staff at Brighton Gardens creates a warm, non-pressured environment. The well-planned numerous activities are exceptional -- music, art, lectures, movies, many fine concerts, dancing and field trips. And the facility is nice too -- large communal rooms, a restaurant-style dining room, and large individual rooms.

Claire G. Moses

Feb 2025

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We moved to Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights in August 2021. We have a lovely apartment and hotel-like cleaning and laundry service. There are friends to dine with; card games, word games, Spanish lessons, French conversation, movies every evening; current events discussions; concerts or recitals each week; and we go to museums, on garden tours, and to special restaurants. Moreover, we can go to the Kennedy Center or Strathmore, to the theater, or meet up with friends for breakfast, lunch, or dinner out. Also, Brighton Gardens is located in Friendship Heights, with its stores, restaurants, and a wonderful community center and park.

Jonathan Levy

Aug 2024

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My family member entered the Reminiscence unit at Brighton Gardens Friendship Heights about a month ago. I am extremely happy with the facility. The staff is sensitive, involved, and compassionate. They made the transition as smooth as it could be. The physical plant is most pleasant, with a second floor secured balcony and a nicely-landscaped first floor patio with a walking path. Unit director Fatimah is especially impressive in her sensitivity and attention to detail and Senior Executive Director Rachel is also particularly responsive. Activities coordinator (maybe not her official title) Nadine is notable for her warmth and energy.

Stephen Velez

May 2024

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Our family loves Brighton Gardens at Friendship Heights! There is a warm and caring atmosphere that permeates every aspect of being there. The staff genuinely care for the welfare of the residents. The food is really good! The upkeep of shared spaces and apartments is immaculate. There are myriad activities daily, weekly, seasonly, and on holidays. Outings are frequent - neighborhood walks, museums, theater. You might also walk in on a Saturday afternoon and hear a professional opera singer entertaining in the main lobby or a group of students performing a recital. We were delighted to receive a video of our aunt dancing! It's definitely not the kind of place where residents are left to waste away in front of a tv all day. Our family visits our aunt pretty much every week so we get a good sense of how she's doing. It is evident to us that her physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing are valued and attended to. We feel very fortunate that we found this wonderful place. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the entire staff of Brighton Gardens. We are so so grateful to you all!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights offer?

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights cost?

Published pricing at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights starts around $6,500 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.

Does Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Where is Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights located?

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is located at 5555 Friendship Boulevard in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

What do families say about Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights?

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 18 Google reviews. Reviewers describe Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights as a warm, active community with attentive staff and a full calendar of activities and outings. Families and residents also value the walkable Friendship Heights location and the smooth transition into care, including in the memory care unit. All five reviews are positive. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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