Brighton Gardens of Columbia is an assisted living community located in Columbia, Maryland, and operated by Sunrise Senior Living. The facility offers assisted living and memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as short-term respite care. The building features updated interiors and a well-maintained environment, with amenities such as a barber/beauty salon and spaces for clubs and community activities. Staff provide services tailored to individual needs, with care plans developed in cooperation with residents and their families.

The facility provides a range of healthcare services. Licensed nursing staff are available 24 hours a day. Assistance with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, is available. Medical support includes medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and hospice support. Onsite or coordinated specialty services include vision care, dental care, podiatry, physical therapy, and psychiatric issue support. Memory care programming is designed for residents experiencing memory loss, with secure environments and specialized staff, though some feedback from family members has raised concerns about the adequacy and relevance of engagement activities.

For spiritual and cultural needs, Brighton Gardens accommodates Catholic residents and offers Mandarin language support. Residents also have access to yoga classes, as well as laundry and dry-cleaning services. Clubs and community activities are periodically organized, although turnover in activity staff and programming updates have been mentioned in reviews as areas for improvement.

Family and resident feedback frequently cites the professionalism and warmth demonstrated by staff members, with particular names such as Jasmine, Tony, and Veola regularly mentioned. Families value the communication and responsiveness, especially during move-ins or medical crises, though some point to the need for private nurses for more complex cases or during off-hours. While the facility is generally praised for cleanliness, organization, and a welcoming approach, areas for enhancement include memory care activity offerings, response times to concerns, and overall staffing levels. Brighton Gardens of Columbia emphasizes individualized care with a focus on safety, engagement, and respect for residents’ preferences, while ongoing efforts to improve programming and staff resources continue.

Costs at this community start at $3,060 and range up to $6,690. The average price in the community is $4,350, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,584. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.