Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Hopewell, VA

Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Hopewell, VA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #128 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia 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 Virginia 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.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #194 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
46 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #194 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. 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 Virginia 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.
61% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
61 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care is administered by Carrie Jackson.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Business Hours24 hours , Monday - Sunday

Amenities & Lifestyle

Sun Room
Salon
Transportation
Multiple Social Rooms

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
37 deficiencies 8 complaints 16 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia 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 Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3732 This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (37 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 16% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32.7 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1614 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 87 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.61.4 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?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Managed by Shasta Ayala

Administrator

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.

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info 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.
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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
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 RoomsCarrie Jackson
61.0%
Facility 61.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #194 / 279
-16
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 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 RoomsJessica Hancock
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #112 / 279
A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #73 / 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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia 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).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA 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).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

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

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

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

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, 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
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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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