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Brighton A in Portland, ME

Brighton A is an assisted living community in Portland, ME.

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408 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102

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3.4 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of Brighton A

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff kindness comes through

Many reviewers describe staff as professional, attentive, and reassuring.

A recurring positive theme is how residents felt during urgent visits: multiple reviews mention staff members being patient, knowledgeable, and kind, including reassurance during painful injuries and procedures. Several reviewers also call out fast hands-on care after arrival, like timely imaging and getting out with a prescription. Even when reviews criticize other parts of the experience, they often still note that individual clinicians were caring.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication and scheduling problems

Several reviews report difficult communication and delays in follow-through.

Some reviewers describe long waits for triage, radiology, or scheduling steps, including situations where people were waiting in hallways for hours. Others mention that appointments were not followed through or that they struggled to get information about a loved one by phone for extended periods. Taken together, the reviews suggest responsiveness and coordination can be inconsistent.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing surprises and ER-copay concerns

A recurring concern is higher-than-expected billing tied to ER versus urgent-care charges.

Several reviewers say they felt misled or surprised by what they were billed for, especially when a visit was characterized as an emergency-room experience. Others describe large bills after care, including out-of-network disputes and unexpected add-on fees. Even positive reviews around treatment don’t erase that some reviewers connect the overall negative experience to cost and billing clarity.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 2 resident community capacity 2 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (2 miles away) Portland International Jetport (2 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Maine Medical Center-Brighton Campus (0.1 miles)
  • HealthSouth (0.1 miles)
  • The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (1.3 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Infusion Unit (1.8 miles)
  • Portland Public Health Division (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Chest Medicine Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Medical Laser Services (0.5 miles)
  • Julius Damion (0.7 miles)
  • Maine Orthopaedic Center Pa (0.7 miles)
  • Eyecare Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • Eyecare Today (0.9 miles)
  • Access Wellness (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rosemont Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • The Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Apothecary By Design (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Woodford F & B (0.6 miles)
  • The Shipyard Brewpub (1.5 miles)
  • Bubba's Sulky Lounge (1.6 miles)
  • Hot Suppa (1.6 miles)
  • Uncharted Tea (1.7 miles)
  • Bao Bao Dumpling House (1.8 miles)
  • Little Tap House (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Coveside Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (1.2 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee + Bakery (1.5 miles)
  • Bintliff's American Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Yordprom Coffee Shop (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee Roasters - Cafe & Roastery (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Portland Transportation Center (0.9 miles)
  • Northeast Air (1.4 miles)
  • PWM Baggage Claim (1.5 miles)
  • Portland International Jetport (PWM) (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Deering Oaks Park (1.3 miles)
  • Western Promenade Park (1.6 miles)
  • Congress Square Park (1.8 miles)
  • Thompsons Point (1.8 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Patriot Cinemas (2 miles)

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