Brighton Gardens of Stamford

Overview of Brighton Gardens of Stamford

Sunrise Senior Living Group operates Brighton Gardens of Stamford, a memory care and assisted living community at 59 Roxbury Road in Stamford, Connecticut, since 2009. The 17-year-old facility holds an active state license and operates as a private-pay community without CMS certification or Medicare and Medicaid eligibility.

Three-story suite-style housing accommodates residents in a car-dependent neighborhood (Walk Score 17) approximately 11 miles from downtown Stamford and 2.63 miles from the nearest hospital. Chef-prepared meals, a beauty salon, outdoor recreation spaces, and scheduled community excursions structure daily life. Pets reside with residents at the community.

Starting monthly rates begin at approximately $3,952. The community has earned recognition for Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care, and WELL Ratings designations.

The care model emphasizes assisted living and memory care delivered by 24-hour nursing staff, including licensed nurses and CNAs. On-site rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab programs serve residents with post-acute and ongoing care needs. Programming spans fitness classes, baking clubs, trivia evenings, and movie screenings. A family engagement app enables remote communication.

The state inspection record from 2016 forward reveals persistent clinical and supervisory concerns layered among periods of compliance. Seven inspections across ten years documented 22 deficiencies; 16% above the Connecticut assisted living average. The deficiency density per inspection visit, at 3.1 violations per survey, runs 107% above state norms, reflecting a pattern where each inspection uncovers multiple regulatory gaps.

Substantiated violations include failure to report abuse allegations (2016), inadequate documentation of medication administration and care modifications following resident falls (2018), and repeated nursing care failures. A complaint investigation in 2019 identified eight months of missed anticoagulant medication for a resident with atrial fibrillation, coupled with absent bloodwork monitoring and communication breakdowns among nursing staff. Documentation failures involving wound care, transdermal medication patch management, and completion of resident service plans appeared across multiple inspections. An unannounced 2020 investigation found failure to assess a resident after an unwitnessed fall; the resident died subsequently from fall-related complications.

Clean renewal inspections in 2022 and 2023 contrasted with December 2024 deficiencies involving slow emergency call response and supervision gaps.

The community serves residents seeking memory care or assisted living with operational longevity and on-site clinical services, though inspection patterns indicate recurring challenges in nursing coordination, medication safety, and timely incident response.

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17 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 17 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

AwardsBest Assisted Living, Best Memory Care, WELL Ratings

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 10, 2009

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027

License Number22

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsEmergency response systems in each suite

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Stays

Access To Personalized 24-Hour Care

Activities That Help Residents Pursue Their Passions

Well-Appointed Common Areas For Socialization

Fresh

Chef-Crafted Cuisine

Pet Friendly

Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Excursions To Local Attractions And Entertainment

Beauty Salon

Bistro With Grab-And-Go Snacks Throughout The Day

Scheduled Transportation

Programming Designed To Bring Purpose To Each Day

Family Engagement App To Keep Residents Connected With Loved Ones

Wi-Fi Available

Sunrise Careconnect For Healthcare Coordination

ActivitiesEngaging activities including baking clubs, trivia, movie nights, and fitness classes.

Specific ProgramsDignity Home Care

Operating HoursMon-Sun 00:00 - 23:59

Starting Price$3,952+ per month

Food DescriptionFresh, chef-crafted cuisine tailored to dietary preferences.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 23 deficiencies 7 inspections

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

Since 2016 vs. Connecticut state average

Overall vs. CT average

Latest Inspection January 30, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	23	19	This facility has 21% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (23 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 21% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2016.	2.3	1.9	This facility has 21% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (2.3 vs. CT avg 1.9).↑ 21% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.3	1.5	This facility has 120% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (3.3 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 120% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	7	13	This facility has 46% fewer total inspections than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (7 vs. CT avg 13).↓ 46% better

Inspection breakdown

7routine inspections

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The June 23, 2023 renewal inspection found no violations and cleared complaint #34561 with no deficiencies.
The June 19, 2019 complaint investigation identified six deficiencies related to failure in anticoagulant medication administration, bloodwork follow-up, and nursing supervision over eight months.
The December 12, 2018 complaint investigation substantiated five violations including unsafe medication administration, inadequate wound care, failure to update service plans, and interference with the survey process.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite

Building Type: 3-storey

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

11.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Stamford's city center to Brighton Gardens of Stamford's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.63 miles to nearest hospital (Stamford Hospital)

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

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

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