Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, nursing care, and respite care in Hopewell, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or semi private room. Nursing care is for residents who need ongoing nursing attention beyond help with everyday activities. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
Having assisted living and nursing care in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. The community has 100 beds and opened in 2000. Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while semi private rooms are shared with another resident.
A Walk Score of 46 means the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available for scheduled group outings and medical appointments, allowing residents to attend those planned trips without arranging transportation on their own. Salon services, a sunroom, and multiple social rooms offer places for personal grooming, quiet indoor time, and being with others.
The dining room treats meals as social occasions while focusing on nutrition and socialization, giving residents a setting designed for both eating and interaction. Carrie Jackson serves as the administrator. Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may grow from help with daily activities to ongoing nursing attention.
Community insights.
About this community
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care is administered by Carrie Jackson.
Inspection History
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 37 deficiencies 8 complaints 16 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (14% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 37 | 32 | This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (37 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 16% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 2.7 | This facility has 15% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.3 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 15% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 16 | 14 | This facility has had 14% more total inspections than the Virginia average (16 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 1.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Shasta Ayala has been in health care since 2006, beginning as a CNA and becoming an administrator in 2017. She is dedicated to her staff and residents at Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care. Outside of work, Shasta enjoys camping and supporting her four children at their sporting events.
Places of interest near Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hopewell's city center to Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL NH RC | Hopewell | 100
Facility
100
VA AVG
94
Rank
#128 / 351 | No |
46
Facility
46
VA AVG
45
Rank
#194 / 420 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Carrie Jackson |
61.0%
Facility
61.0%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#194 / 279 | - | 16 | 50%
Facility
50%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#96 / 330 | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
7
Rank
#250 / 330 | 37
Facility
37
VA AVG
32
Rank
#190 / 271 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#140 / 271 |
| Petersburg Home for Ladies | AL MC | Petersburg (Blandford) | 54
Facility
54
VA AVG
94
Rank
#281 / 351 | No |
48
Facility
48
VA AVG
45
Rank
#178 / 420 | Private Rooms | Jessica Hancock |
75.9%
Facility
75.9%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#112 / 279 | A+ | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#73 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | 9
Facility
9
VA AVG
32
Rank
#72 / 271 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#104 / 271 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every VA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Hopewell, Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
Is Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care's occupancy is 61%.
Are pets allowed at Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care?
No, Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Carrie Jackson is the administrator of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care.
How many beds does Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care have?
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care has 100 beds.
Has Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care had any deficiencies?
Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care has had 37 reported deficiencies according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).
Are there photos of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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