Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · St. Charles, IL

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · St. Charles, IL

Overview of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

With several recognitions under its wing including U.S. News & World Report’s Best Assisted Living in 2024 and one of Fox Valley’s Best Assisted Living Communities, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles located in Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, offers a variety of living options. These include assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features pet-friendly and spacious suites promising a comfortable and safe residence.

Live life to the fullest and let go of your worries with a compassionate and trained team tending to your needs and maintenance around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant environment, conducting a calendar filled with fun activities and engaging programs that are carefully curated to highlight residents’ strengths and interests. Brighton Gardens of St. Charles goes above and beyond in providing seniors with experience customized to their personal preferences even in meals to ensure they are served with healthy and delicious meals that they want. Brighton Gardens of St. Charles is a great place to spend your retirement with its beautifully landscaped grounds and welcoming community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 104 Rank #114 / 418Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 418 homes we track in Illinois for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #77 / 189Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 189 homes we track in Illinois for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Illinois facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
18 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #188 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 634 homes we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #146 / 151Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th out of 151 homes we track in Illinois for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 151. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Illinois average: 69.3%
Occupied beds
34 / 104
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Awards

Best Assisted Living
Best Memory Care
WELL Health-Safety Rating

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
IssuanceJuly 8, 2025
CountyKane
License Number5107856

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles is legally operated by Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC.

Type Of Units

Permanent Units
65 units
Alzheimer's Units
39 units
Total beds
104 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency response systems in each suite

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Stays

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Scheduled Transportation
Pet Friendly
Outings
Live Entertainment
Activities
Salon
Chef-Prepared Meals
ActivitiesA jam-packed calendar of activities and events, including poker club, afternoon socials, trivia, exercise classes, and more
Operating HoursMon-Sun 00:00 - 23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,350+ per month

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Inspection History

In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 5 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 59 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 9).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.71.71 This facility has 59% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IL avg 1.71).↓ 59% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIL Averagevs. IL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 75 This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Illinois average (7 vs. IL avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Charles's city center to Brighton Gardens of St. Charles's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Aurora

Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brighton Gardens of St. Charles
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles (Surrey Woods)
104
Facility 104
IL AVG 85
Rank #114 / 418
Yes
66
Facility 66
IL AVG 52
Rank #188 / 634
18
Facility 18
IL AVG 16
Rank #77 / 189
A+Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC7
5
Facility 5
IL AVG 7
Rank #168 / 276
0.7
Facility 0.7
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #96 / 276
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 3
Rank #202 / 315
6
Facility 6
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #292 / 315
1 Bed
Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Sugar Grove
71
Facility 71
IL AVG 85
Rank #209 / 418
No
41
Facility 41
IL AVG 52
Rank #412 / 634
--Mcc Of Sugar Grove, LLC2
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 7
Rank #88 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #117 / 276
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 3
Rank #62 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Private Rooms
Alden Courts of Waterford
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Aurora
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 85
Rank #248 / 418
No
58
Facility 58
IL AVG 52
Rank #254 / 634
24
Facility 24
IL AVG 16
Rank #53 / 189
A+-5
20
Facility 20
IL AVG 7
Rank #244 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #246 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
0
Facility 0
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 315
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Whitley of Aurora
AL
MC
RC
Aurora
60
Facility 60
IL AVG 85
Rank #248 / 418
Yes
31
Facility 31
IL AVG 52
Rank #487 / 634
--Dcr7S2Il Opco, LLC4
9
Facility 9
IL AVG 7
Rank #213 / 276
2.3
Facility 2.3
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #191 / 276
4
Facility 4
IL AVG 3
Rank #242 / 315
1
Facility 1
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #90 / 315
1 Bed
Bardwell Residences
AL
IL
MC
RC
Aurora
37
Facility 37
IL AVG 85
Rank #358 / 418
Yes
56
Facility 56
IL AVG 52
Rank #273 / 634
--Fox Valley Developers, LLC4
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 7
Rank #120 / 276
0.8
Facility 0.8
IL AVG 1.4
Rank #109 / 276
2
Facility 2
IL AVG 3
Rank #142 / 315
3
Facility 3
IL AVG 1.9
Rank #222 / 315
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Illinois

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles is located in St. Charles, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

What neighborhood is Brighton Gardens of St. Charles in?

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles is in the Surrey Woods neighborhood of St. Charles.

Who is the owner of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles?

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles is legally operated by Sjv 1 St. Charles Opco LLC.

Is Brighton Gardens of St. Charles in a walkable area?

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brighton Gardens of St. Charles?

According to IL state health department records, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles's license number is 5107856.

What is the occupancy rate at Brighton Gardens of St. Charles?

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles's occupancy is 33%.

How long has Brighton Gardens of St. Charles been in business?

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brighton Gardens of St. Charles?

Yes, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles allows residents to bring their pets.

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