Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care

Is Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hopewell licensed by Virginia?

It is: the state roster shows Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care (Hopewell, VA 23860) with a 2-year license that expires Aug 13, 2028, a licensed capacity of 80, and VDSS facility number 1058375.

A regular license runs 12 months or more and is issued to facilities found in substantial compliance; the length printed on it (2-year license) is set by the department, and the facility still gets at least one unannounced inspection every year.

What care is Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care licensed to provide?

Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care's license covers both residential living care and assisted living care, with a special care unit for residents with serious cognitive impairment; the VDSS record also notes non-ambulatory residents accepted.

Compare that scope with your parent's most recent Uniform Assessment Instrument before you tour. See how the two levels differ and special care unit staffing rules.

What have VDSS inspectors found at Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care?

VDSS has posted 21 inspections of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care from 2021 to 2026: 8 found at least one violation and 9 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Jul 14, 2026, cited 1 standard.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Jul 14, 2026 (renewal):

• : At the time of the on-site inspection, the facility did not have on-site an automated external defibrillator, as defined in § 32.1-111.1.

Jul 2, 2026 (other):

• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on documentation review and interviews, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that medications are administered not earlier than one hour before, and not later than one hour after the facility's standard dosing schedule.

Jul 2, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 450 individualized service plans: Based on record review, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a resident’s individualized service plan is signed and dated by the resident or his legal representative.
• 310 admission and retention of residents: Based on record review, it was determined that the facility did not ensure a copy of the written assurance statement signed by the resident, and/or their legal representative, is maintained in a resident’s record.

Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.

How does Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care compare with similar-sized facilities in Hopewell?

Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care ranks 1st by capacity among 2 licensed facilities in Hopewell (county median 42.5, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 10 inspections, 3 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care?

For Hopewell the closest hospital in the state directory is HCA TriCities Hospital, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Hopewell is Crater District Area Agency on Aging at 804-732-7020.

Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545; suspected abuse to APS at (888) 832-3858. More local contacts are on our Hopewell page.