The Brightonian
$2,989 – $2,989/mo
Starting price
Nursing Home
Care types
1 Bedroom
Room options
No
Wheelchair access
About The Brightonian
The Brightonian provides focused rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in Rochester, NY, emphasizing attentive therapy and personalized recovery plans. Known for its dedicated medical and therapy teams, it supports residents through physical and occupational therapy, often with daily sessions. While the facility’s interior is dated, it is maintained with cleanliness and thorough room care. Residents benefit from private rooms and baths, and the staff’s hands-on approach is especially valued for those needing dementia-sensitive care. The community’s location offers convenient access to nearby pharmacies and hospitals, supporting comprehensive health needs. Families appreciate the genuine care despite some concerns about staffing and facility upkeep.
Our Care Approach
The Brightonian focuses on rehabilitation with strong physical and occupational therapy programs tailored to individual needs. Staff demonstrate dedication to dementia-sensitive care and safety, emphasizing thorough documentation and follow-up. Despite staffing challenges, many reviews highlight the staff’s commitment to resident well-being and hands-on support.
Family Experience
Families often feel reassured by the attentive therapy and nursing care their loved ones receive, noting good communication and personalized recovery plans. However, some express frustration with staff availability and occasional negative interactions, impacting overall satisfaction with family visits and communication.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at The Brightonian.
Medical Care Services
Includes skilled nursing care, medication management, and attentive health monitoring with 12 to 16 hours of nursing coverage and 24-hour on-call support.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with daily living activities, mobility support, and personal hygiene help, especially for residents requiring dementia-sensitive care.
Specialized Care
Focused rehabilitation services including physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT), often provided daily, tailored to individual recovery goals.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
The Brightonian is noted for being clean with thorough room cleaning after discharges, though the building and interiors are described as older and somewhat dated.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
Residents experience a caring and hands-on atmosphere, especially appreciated during rehabilitation, though some feel the environment can be uncomfortable or impersonal at times.
Safety & Security
Staff maintain close monitoring of residents, which some find reassuring, especially for those with dementia, contributing to a safe environment despite staffing challenges.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 28 reviews
Reviews for The Brightonian show a mix of strong praise for rehabilitation services and therapy staff, highlighting attentive care and personalized recovery. However, some families express dissatisfaction with facility conditions, staffing challenges, and inconsistent service quality. Overall, residents and families recognize the community’s commitment to therapy and safety but note room for improvement in responsiveness and environment.
- Attentive and pleasant medical and therapy staff
- Thorough physical and occupational therapy with personalized programs
- Cleanliness and private rooms appreciated by families
- Facility is dated and sometimes described as run down
- Concerns about staff responsiveness and occasional negative staff attitudes
- Some reports of uncomfortable experiences and inconsistent care quality
William Lyons
If you need rehabilitation, this is the best place I have been in. They spend more time with you than any place I know of. You get plenty of attention. The medical team and aides were attentive and very pleasant. If I should need rehab again this where I would want to be.
Briiana White-Sharp
My grandfather had to stay for rehab for about 2 weeks and while on the outside it looks a little "scary" maybe due to the winter and no greenery, it was dated on the inside but very clean. My Grandfather complained that they "checked on him too much" which is a good thing for me as his primary caregiver versus him not being checked on at all. He had a private room and bath and attended PT pretty much 7 days/week. The food was OK to me, he's a picky eater, so he didn't prefer it. He didn't attend any community activities, but they did ask him to join. When I was picking him up at discharge they were cleaning the room across the hall after that resident left, and they were doing a pretty thorough job! We've had my Grandmother (his wife) at the Hurlbut on E. Henrietta Rd, the facility on Behan Rd in Gates which keeps changing names, and Monroe Community Hopsital all for rehab over the last 18 years, so I value people taking the time out to do reviews. Choosing a facility for your loved one is an important task and the reviews I saw led me to choose this facility over the other options Strong provided when my Grandfather was discharged. I'd choose this place again for him if I had to.
Megan Demayhaer
We were concerned about leaving Our loved one for rehabilitation because he had a pretty traumatic hospital stay at rgh , however as soon as we stepped foot in this place we felt the love and care in the atmosphere. Everyone is extremely caring, hands on and make you feel like you don't have to worry leaving your loved one with them. I can't understand why this place isn't a higher review ratings. Thank you for taking care of him and being so amazing with him! I definitely recommend this place for your family member if they need rehabilitation!he is doing so much better and his spirits are lifted 🙏🏼💪🏼
5 more residents rated this community with an average of 3.2 stars
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Pricing
$2,989 – $2,989/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
With a monthly rate around $2,989, The Brightonian offers specialized rehabilitation and skilled nursing care that some families find valuable for recovery needs. However, mixed reviews on facility condition and staffing suggest families weigh the cost against the quality of environment and responsiveness.
Location & Neighborhood
1919 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Get DirectionsAbout the Area
Located on Elmwood Avenue in Rochester, The Brightonian sits within an urban area offering convenient access to multiple hospitals and pharmacies within a mile. The neighborhood includes healthcare facilities and local churches nearby, supporting residents’ medical and spiritual needs. The setting is practical for families seeking accessible medical support and community services.
Nearby Attractions
- Jeremiah's Tavern
- Locals Only Cafe
- Lac De Vile Laboratory Collection Station
Public Transportation
- Local Rochester bus routes along Elmwood Avenue
- Nearby transit stops connecting to downtown Rochester
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