Brighten Cottages - Greenbrier is a small senior care home in Long Beach, California, set up in 2017. The home's licensed for six residents, making things more personal and easier to manage. People call this a board and care home or a residential assisted living place, and it sits at 2845 N. Greenbrier Rd. The cottage looks and feels like a regular house, but it's changed a bit to help with safety and moving around, especially if someone uses a wheelchair or walker. There are private rooms, shared rooms, and choices between having a bathroom of your own or sharing one, and all the rooms come fully furnished and have little kitchenettes. Common areas in the house include a dining room for meals, a small library for quiet reading, an outdoor patio, and a garden space where folks can sit and enjoy the weather.
Staff at Brighten Cottages-Greenbrier help with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, and moving from one spot to another, and someone is always around day and night in case anything's needed. They make sure people get their medicine the right way, and there's a secure place to keep all medications safe and organized. The home serves meals made with organic food, and they can handle diets for diabetes or other health issues, so there's a strong focus on eating right and keeping up good nutrition, and housekeeping and laundry are all taken care of to keep things tidy without any work on your part. Scheduled daily activities like movie nights and group events let people stay social and active, and there's access to transportation for doctor visits and trips, making sure no one feels stuck at home. Residents can reach family on the phone whenever needed and enjoy simple things like air-conditioning, cable TV, and internet.
There's special support for people with memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's, with programs that keep their minds working and help them feel safe and respected, and the staff get to know what each resident likes and needs so they can adjust the help and activities they offer. Visiting nurses, physicians, and therapists work closely with the team, which helps everyone get good care without having to leave home. Living here means people get as much help as needed while keeping their independence and dignity, and the whole place is set up to feel like a close community rather than a big, busy building. It's a quiet spot with a steady routine, friendly faces, and a focus on letting folks enjoy their days in comfort.
