Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

$5,138+

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Studio - 2BR

Floor Plans

Types of Care

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  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Short-Term Stays
  • Hospice Coordination
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For Pricing and Availability:
301-579-4886

For Residents and Family:
301-656-1900

Welcome to Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights

Situated in a peaceful neighborhood in Chevy Chase, Maryland, our senior living community offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. In our community, you can enjoy a great location as well as a personalized experience and vibrant lifestyle among good friends. At Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, you will enjoy convenient, apartment-style living in a premier location. We’re within easy walking distance of the Friendship Heights Metro, fine shopping and dining, parks and gardens, medical and professional offices, and a community center. Our experienced and caring team members 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.

Community Highlights

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    Access to personalized 24-hour care

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    Programming designed to bring purpose to each day

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    Well-appointed common areas for socialization

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    Fresh, chef-crafted cuisine

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    Scheduled transportation

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    Pet friendly

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    Beautiful outdoor spaces

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    Excursions to local attractions and entertainment

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    A variety of suite floor plan options

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    Frequent social events

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    Beauty salon

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    Emergency response systems in each suite

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    Expert care for a variety of health conditions

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Awards and Distinctions

U.S. News Best Assisted Living

Awards and Distinctions

Best Assisted Living

We are proud that our community has been recognized as Best Assisted Living as part of U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living ratings for 2025.

U.S. News Best Memory Care

Awards and Distinctions

Best Memory Care

We are proud that our community has been recognized as Best Memory Care as part of U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living ratings for 2025.

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Awards and Distinctions

WELL Ratings

We've earned the WELL Equity Rating and WELL Health-Safety Rating, reflecting our dedication to creating inclusive and safe environments where both residents and team members can thrive.

Personalized Care and Living

Our community is made up of the following neighborhoods—all of which offer tailored services and support. Explore our options to see which fits your needs.

Find out which choice is best for you

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Assisted Living

Receive support with things like dressing, bathing, and medication management as you enjoy an engaging environment.

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Memory Care

Residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss benefit from expert, compassionate care.

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Short-Term Stays

Experience our community for yourself with respite care or as you recover from surgery within a vibrant atmosphere.

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Hospice Coordination

We coordinate with local hospice providers to help residents receive high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.

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Our Floor Plans

You can choose from a variety of floor plans and decide which option best fits your needs and lifestyle. Explore below to view our various floor plans.

Assisted Living

The Essex

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Features

  • Spacious living area
  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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The Chelsea 1

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Features

  • Spacious living area
  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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The Haverford 2

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Features

  • Spacious living area
  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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The Canterbury 1

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Features

  • Spacious living area
  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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Double Studio

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Features

  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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Memory Care

The Nottingham 1

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Features

  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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The Nottingham 2

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Features

  • Kitchenette
  • Closet space
  • Bathroom designed with safety in mind
  • Fire and medical emergency alert system

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Two Friend Dining

Dining at Sunrise

Look Forward to Every Meal

You’ll love the signature dishes whipped up by our talented chef using fresh, quality ingredients. You can enjoy a meal with friends and family in our dining room or in the comfort of your suite—the choice is yours.

  • A Tailored Experience

    You can choose from a diverse array of fresh cuisine at each meal, which our culinary team will create with your personal preferences and tastes in mind.

  • Tableside Dining

    We use innovative tablet technology that marries dietary needs with our menu offerings to deliver an individualized dining experience—each and every time.

  • Welcome to the Bistro

    Craving some popcorn? How about some homemade cookies or fresh fruit? Our bistro has you covered. It’s also the perfect place to socialize with friends.

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Engaging Programming and Activities

Whether it’s expressing creativity through art, getting active with fitness classes, or learning something new, you will enjoy a variety of activities that appeal to your personal interests and passions.

Explore some of our community’s offerings in the links below.

Assisted Living Calendar

Reminiscence Calendar

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Explore the Sunrise Experience

Hear directly from our residents and families as you consider the Sunrise lifestyle for your loved ones.

Claire G. Moses

2/14/2025

We moved to Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights in August 2021. We have a lovely apartment and hotel-like cleaning and laundry service. There are friends to dine with; card games, word games, Spanish lessons, French conversation, movies every evening; current events discussions; concerts or recitals each week; and we go to museums, on garden tours, and to special restaurants. Moreover, we can go to the Kennedy Center or Strathmore, to the theater, or meet up with friends for breakfast, lunch, or dinner out. Also, Brighton Gardens is located in Friendship Heights, with its stores, restaurants, and a wonderful community center and park.

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Meg Maguire

2/17/2025

The staff at Brighton Gardens creates a warm, non-pressured environment. The well-planned numerous activities are exceptional -- music, art, lectures, movies, many fine concerts, dancing and field trips. And the facility is nice too -- large communal rooms, a restaurant-style dining room, and large individual rooms.

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Barbara Goldberg

3/5/2025

I moved into Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights in January of 2024. It’s a great neighborhood with many shops and restaurants, plus my son lives just ten minutes away. Moving into Brighton Gardens was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was fortunate in that at my first meal here, I was introduced to people who would become my buddies. I wasn’t expecting for the transition from living on my own to an assisted living community to happen so quickly and smoothly. All it takes is a friend or two, and ice cream served twice daily! I love playing jeopardy here and I also run a memoir club. Transportation to doctor appointments is an added bonus. I’m impressed by the fact that the care staff has been here for so long.

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Stephen Velez

5/22/2024

Our family loves Brighton Gardens at Friendship Heights! There is a warm and caring atmosphere that permeates every aspect of being there. The staff genuinely care for the welfare of the residents. The food is really good! The upkeep of shared spaces and apartments is immaculate. There are myriad activities daily, weekly, seasonly, and on holidays. Outings are frequent - neighborhood walks, museums, theater. You might also walk in on a Saturday afternoon and hear a professional opera singer entertaining in the main lobby or a group of students performing a recital. We were delighted to receive a video of our aunt dancing! It's definitely not the kind of place where residents are left to waste away in front of a tv all day. Our family visits our aunt pretty much every week so we get a good sense of how she's doing. It is evident to us that her physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing are valued and attended to. We feel very fortunate that we found this wonderful place. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the entire staff of Brighton Gardens. We are so so grateful to you all!

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Robert Garner

4/19/2024

Great community, great staff - always patient and caring from administrators to floor staff - highly recommend. Our family and my more importantly, my mother found security and care from residents and staff.

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Jonathan Levy

8/19/2024

My family member entered the Reminiscence unit at Brighton Gardens Friendship Heights about a month ago. I am extremely happy with the facility. The staff is sensitive, involved, and compassionate. They made the transition as smooth as it could be. The physical plant is most pleasant, with a second floor secured balcony and a nicely-landscaped first floor patio with a walking path. Unit director Fatimah is especially impressive in her sensitivity and attention to detail and Senior Executive Director Rachel is also particularly responsive. Activities coordinator (maybe not her official title) Nadine is notable for her warmth and energy.

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For Pricing and Availability:
301-579-4886

For Residents and Family:
301-656-1900

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