Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 131 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (63 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (63%)
- High RN turnover (60%)
Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in EPHRAM LAHASKY chain · $234,389 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with the therapy department and specific nursing units, the high frequency of reports regarding neglect, medication delays, and difficulty communicating with staff is concerning. If you consider this facility, we strongly recommend visiting in person to observe staffing levels and cleanliness, and asking specifically how they ensure medication schedules are met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
131 reviews on Google“Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families reporting severe neglect, poor communication, and outdated, unsanitary conditions. While a subset of reviewers praises specific nursing units and therapy staff for their compassion, these positive experiences are frequently overshadowed by reports of chronic understaffing, medication delays, and difficulty reaching the facility by phone.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated therapy department
- Compassionate staff on specific units
- Supportive social services in some cases
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to long wait times for call lights (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Medication administration errors or significant delays (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness, odors, and outdated infrastructure (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or poor quality of food (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 134 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the size of the facility, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive timely assistance?
- 2Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy and consistency for residents?
- 3What steps is the facility taking to improve the frequency and quality of communication between nursing staff and family members regarding a resident's daily status?
- 4I noticed the facility has a large capacity; how do you maintain consistent cleanliness and odor control throughout the common areas and resident rooms?
- 5What specific improvements or changes are currently being implemented to address the recent feedback regarding the dining experience and food quality?
- 6How does the therapy department coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure that a resident's progress is effectively communicated and maintained throughout the day?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is amazing. The food is good. The PT dept is awesome, the staff is more than friendly and very goal oriented!”
“My father had to call me at home in the middle of the night to help him because he couldn't get anyone on duty to help. The hospital ended up admitting him and less than 24 hours later, he was in critical care.”
“The staff on G3 is so caring and trustworthy. The staff do not get enough credit and I want to raise awareness that Brighton is a good place.”
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 · 16 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has an extremely concerning inspection record with 189 deficiencies across 28 surveys, with 97 complaints filed by families—a clear red flag. Issues repeatedly involve unsafe living conditions, food safety violations, and resident rights violations, with problems persisting across multiple years despite correction claims. Most troubling are recurring safety hazards, medication errors, and protection from abuse concerns that continue to resurface, suggesting systemic problems that aren't being adequately resolved.
Apr 30, 2026Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Mar 13, 2026Routine37
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Dec 29, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Dec 5, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Dec 4, 2025Complaint8
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Aug 27, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 7, 2025
$12,441
Fine
Feb 14, 2025
$51,110
Payment Denial
Feb 14, 2025
56-day denial
Fine
Dec 12, 2024
$31,034
Fine
Jun 12, 2024
$50,264
Fine
Mar 13, 2024
$89,540
Payment Denial
Mar 13, 2024
23-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Ephram Lahasky
23 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 26 of 26 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Brw Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Dns Group LLC
Owner · Organization
Ml Kids Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
P20 Holdings, LLC
Owner · Organization
Ag Group Associates LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gast Family Trust in Benefit of David Gast
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gast Family Trust in Benefit of Rachel Fisher
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Pa1 Grantor Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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