Brighton Place North
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While the facility is consistently described as clean and professional, the recent negative report regarding resident treatment is concerning. We recommend scheduling an unannounced visit to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand to ensure the level of care meets your expectations.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews on Google“Brighton Place North receives polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the cleanliness and professional atmosphere while others express deep dissatisfaction regarding the quality of care. While long-term observers note a home-like environment, recent critical feedback highlights significant concerns regarding the respect and treatment of residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Professional staff members
- Home-like atmosphere
Concerns
- Lack of respectful care for residents
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 14 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With a smaller capacity of 34 residents, how does your team ensure that every individual receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is currently lower than other areas; what steps are you taking to ensure there is always enough support to provide respectful and attentive care for everyone?
- 3Given the recent focus on facility standards, what specific training or protocols do you have in place to ensure that all staff members consistently interact with residents in a warm and respectful manner?
- 4What does a typical daily schedule look like for residents here, and how do you tailor activities to keep everyone engaged and feeling at home?
- 5Could you walk me through your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health, especially during evening or weekend hours?
- 6The facility is often described as clean and well-maintained; how do you balance these high physical standards with the need for deep, compassionate resident-staff connections?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Very clean facility with a friendly staff and home like atmosphere.”
“This place is a joke. Do not let your loved ones be placed here. They are not taken care of in a respectful manner.”
“Very well run nursing home, very clean very professional staff”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Brighton Place North has 36 deficiencies across three surveys, with recurring issues in medication management, fire safety systems, and nursing staffing. The facility shows persistent problems with pharmacy oversight and fire safety equipment appearing in all three inspections from 2022-2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical care areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.
Oct 15, 2025Routine13
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Feb 22, 2024Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Oct 20, 2022Routine9
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 20, 2024
$2,634
Fine
Feb 12, 2024
$2,258
Fine
Jan 22, 2024
$4,516
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brighton Place North
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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