Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is an Assisted Living Home in Maryland

Brighton Gardens of Friendship… is an Assisted Living Home in Maryland

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

5555 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 View Map

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is an Assisted Living Home in Maryland

Brighton Gardens of Friendship… is an Assisted Living Home in Maryland

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights is a senior living community situated in a peaceful neighborhood in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The community offers a personalized experience and a vibrant lifestyle among good friends, with room rates starting at $5,077 per month. Residents enjoy convenient, apartment-style living in a premier location, within easy walking distance of the Friendship Heights Metro, fine shopping and dining, parks and gardens, medical and professional offices, and a community center. The experienced and caring team members at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights provide personalized care and activities to meet everyone’s individual needs and preferences.

Residents also benefit from convenient on-site rehab, psychiatry, and dermatology services. The community is located in Chevy Chase, on the border of Washington, D.C., with convenient access to national treasures, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and the Metro. A free shuttle bus connects residents to various transportation options, providing easy access to downtown D.C. and many parts of Maryland. Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights offers a full calendar of activities, such as fitness classes, book club, meditation, and live entertainment, catering to diverse tastes with a variety of dining options. With its ideal location, personalized care, and engaging amenities, the community provides a fulfilling retirement experience for seniors in the Chevy Chase area.

Home Information Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights
Bed community size
154-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Services

Secure Alzheimer's Unit
24-Hour Awake Staff
Alzheimer's Care
Barber Services
Beauty Services
Catheter Care
Colostomy Care
Decubitus Care

Additional licensing details

County: Montgomery

Ownership & operating entity

Profit status: true
Nonprofit ownership: No

Room costs

Apartment $165 - $413

Hospice Affiliations

None Reported

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

CNA Training Program

Care Services

Mild Alzheimer's Level
Moderate Alzheimer's Level
Severe Alzheimer's Level

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Care

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
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Demographics

Resident demographic information for this facility.

Gender

  • Female 80.4%
  • Male 19.6%

Age Distribution

  • 85-94 49.5%
  • 75-84 30.9%
  • 95+ 15.5%
  • 65-74 3.1%
  • ≤64 1%

Ethnicity

  • White 95.9%
  • Asian 2.1%
  • African American 1%
  • Hispanic 1%

Infection Prevention & Vaccination

How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy

The facility requires certain vaccinations for staff as part of its infection prevention measures.

Mandatory COVID Policy

The facility requires COVID-19 vaccination for staff.

Floor Plans

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Address 1.7 miles from city center

Address 5555 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Guides for Better Senior Living

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Waiver
Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland 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) (excludes home, car).
  • MD Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Senior Care Program
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $11,000 (individual).
  • MD Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (~5 trips/month), case management.
Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid
Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
  • MD Specifics: Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (unlimited per medical need).
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program
Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy
Official government program page
  • General: Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • MD Specifics: Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.
  • Services: Personal care, meals, 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maryland VA Aid and Attendance
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MD Specifics: High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
  • Income Limits (2025): $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • MD Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.
  • Services: Up to $40/month premium subsidy, reducing drug costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maryland Medicare Savings Programs
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.
  • Services: Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week), chores, nurse supervision.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Community Options Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland 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) (excludes home, car).
  • MD Specifics:
    High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Maryland Senior Care

Senior Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    $11,000 (individual).
  • MD Specifics:
    Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (~5 trips/month), case management.
Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
  • MD Specifics:
    Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (unlimited per medical need).
Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • MD Specifics:
    Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care, meals, 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical).
Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Requirements:
  • General:
    Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits:
    $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MD Specifics:
    High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    None specified.
  • MD Specifics:
    Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Up to $40/month premium subsidy, reducing drug costs.
Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • MD Specifics:
    Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MD Specifics:
    Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week), chores, nurse supervision.

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