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Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Blvd

4.6(18 ratings)· Chevy Chase average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Memory care setup
Secured memory care neighborhood with reminiscence unit
On-site clinical services
On-site rehabilitation, psychiatry, and dermatology care
Hospital proximity
About 10 minutes from Sibley Memorial and Suburban Hospitals
Stay flexibility
Short-term and respite stays available
Transit access
Free shuttle service to the Metro station

What Families Think

Families describe Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights as a warm, well-run community with a lively activities calendar and a walkable Chevy Chase location near shops, restaurants, and the Metro. Reviewers highlight long-tenured, attentive staff — including named praise for specific caregivers — and a smooth transition experience for both independent living and memory care residents. No negative reviews were reported, though pricing details are not published online.

The Good

  • Warm, attentive staff praised by name in multiple reviews
  • Extensive daily activities: music, art, lectures, museum and theater outings
  • Restaurant-style dining with menus tailored to residents' needs
  • Walking distance to Friendship Heights Metro, shops, and restaurants
  • Transportation provided to doctor appointments and outings
  • Long-tenured care staff noted by residents

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

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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

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Reviews

4.6overall · 18 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (18)

Barbara Goldberg

Mar 2025

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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 and Independent Living.

Where is Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights located?

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

What do families say about Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights?

Families describe Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights as a warm, well-run community with a lively activities calendar and a walkable Chevy Chase location near shops, restaurants, and the Metro. Reviewers highlight long-tenured, attentive staff — including named praise for specific caregivers — and a smooth transition experience for both independent living and memory care residents. No negative reviews were reported, though pricing details are not published online.

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