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Brighter Living

5301 Plaza Dr, Hopewell, VA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.310 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Brighter Living

With swaths of trees creating a natural border, Brighter Living rests near the meandering Appomattox River in Hopewell, Virginia. Located 30 minutes south of Richmond, the community offers assisted living in a pleasant building flush with comfortable amenities. With three levels of care provided by an experienced staff, residents can rest easy knowing that support is always available. Brighter Living also offers fun…

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Brighter Living was perfect for my 104 year old Mother.

What we like the most about the community is just everything and we would most definitely recommend Brighter Living to other families based on the experience so far. There's not one quality that is better than another but the one I appreciated the most was the kindness and patience they showed my mom.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 25, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Brighter Living

All is good, price is a little high. The staff are very pleasant and thoughtful.

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5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 13, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Recommended

Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The staff is kind and helpful and provides care that we could not provide. The meals, cleaning service, and accommodations are good. We would recommend Brighter Living.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 21, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

Experience at Brighter Living

My loved one is currently a resident at Brighter Living and the experience has been okay. However, the facility uses temporary staffing companies that are not always properly trained. That has been problematic for our loved one's care. The food is good. The facility is clean.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousJuly 12, 2023

★★★★

Positive

The food has been the only complaint had at this point from mom.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
JMPJuly 27, 2022

★★★★★

Critical

wish it could've been better

Brighter Living is a great community if you don't need much care. they have a lot of activities and socialization. if you don't need a lot of attention, this community would be a great place for you.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 28, 2022

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Men's Club
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Activities Off-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Birthday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • TV Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required