Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights sits on Friendship Boulevard in Chevy Chase, providing senior living care and support services for over 35 years and being part of the Sunrise family of communities, and this place has a long main building with a brick exterior, lots of covered entryways, and pretty landscaping, and when folks arrive, they'll notice the elegant reception area with its front desk, fresh flowers, and soft colors, setting a warm but simple tone for daily life. Seniors here get a choice between independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, memory care, short-term respite stays for people recovering from surgery or illness, and even hospice care, all under one roof, so families don't have to worry about finding somewhere new when care needs change, and there's a Special Care Center for people living with Alzheimer's or other memory-related conditions, where specially trained and caring staff use programs like reminiscence therapy and the Terrace Club to help residents feel secure and less confused.
The staff gives personal attention, helping with meals, medicine, and hygiene, especially for those who need more supervision or help, and the place tries to keep up with recent research about aging, so everything from the programming to the amenities aims to support not just physical health but also social and emotional wellness, and while the building caters to the basics, you'll also find amenities like private and restaurant-style dining, special diets for those who need low sodium or low sugar options, and dining rooms with blue napkins and fresh flowers on tables, plus there are private dining rooms for families to gather. The activity schedule fills up with movie nights in a theater-style room, arts and crafts in a dedicated space, snoezelen and sensory activities, social and educational programs, and specialized options for people with dementia, all meant to support interests and give everyone a chance to socialize or try something new.
The facility includes both indoor spaces-including living rooms with bookshelves, TVs, plush seating, fireplaces, and plenty of natural light-and outdoor areas where folks can sit in the courtyard on wicker chairs, enjoy the shade of umbrellas, or even plant something in the raised garden beds, and there are also a library, a café, and common rooms for relaxing or gathering. Housekeeping and laundry, transportation options with both shuttle and access to bus lines, resident parking, beauty services, and an on-site chaplain, rabbi, and devotional programs for Jewish and Catholic residents provide day-to-day support, and there's always someone ready to help because it runs 24 hours a day, every day.
The place welcomes pets, offers ways for residents and their families to stay in touch online, and tries to make everyone feel comfortable, safe, and connected, making this a steady place for people with different needs and backgrounds. Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights often updates families and staff through newsletters and Sunrise stories, and it's known in the local community, working with area groups and being a member of the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, and families can also look to the staff for help and planning resources, especially when thinking about care options or learning what comes next. In the end, this place is about letting older adults live with enough support, social options, and health help to match their wants and needs, all in a well-tended and caring setting folks have counted on for decades.
