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Brightview Bel Air

Brightview Bel Air is an assisted living and memory care community in Bel Air, MD.

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  • Interior

    A spacious dining room with elegant chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Decor

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant lighting and patterned carpeting.
  • Living Room

    A warmly lit living area with carpeted flooring, featuring a cozy seating arrangement and a staircase.
  • Building

    A multi-story residential building with brick and siding exterior under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential building with landscaped surroundings and a clear sky.
  • Trees

    A residential building with a landscaped exterior and trees.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with traditional furnishings, featuring comfortable sofas and armchairs, a patterned carpet, and decorative curtains.
  • Dining

    A spacious and well-lit dining room with elegantly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a wooden floor and ceiling lights.
  • Landscaping

    A cozy outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and green umbrellas surrounded by lush greenery in a modern residential complex.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit lobby features comfortable seating and elegant decor.
  • Garden

    A serene garden patio with chairs and a red umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Television

    A modern conference room with a large table, seating, and a television.
  • Lobby

    A welcoming reception area with a blue desk, comfortable seating, and decorative elements.
  • Chandelier

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table and chairs, decorated with a chandelier and elegant decor.

300 West Ring Factory Road, Bel Air, MD 21014

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 45 reviews
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Brightview Bel Air Costs & Pricing

Brightview Bel Air offers a range of living options tailored to meet the needs of its residents, with monthly costs reflecting a commitment to quality care and services. The pricing structure showcases three distinct room types: semi-private accommodations are available at $4,197, which is notably higher than the average cost in Harford County ($3,357) and Maryland as a whole ($3,545). For those seeking more privacy, studio apartments are priced at $5,105, sitting above both local ($4,674) and state averages ($4,656). Lastly, the one-bedroom units represent a premium choice at $7,094, significantly surpassing the county's average of $4,141 and Maryland's overall rate of $3,904. These costs highlight Brightview Bel Air's positioning in the market as a provider of enhanced living experiences within a vibrant community setting.

Floor plansBrightview Bel AirHarford CountyMaryland
Semi-Private$4,197$3,357$3,545
Studio$5,105$4,674$4,656
1 Bedroom$7,094$4,141$3,904

Overall Review of Brightview Bel Air

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Dining feels restaurant-style

Residents describe dining as restaurant-style, and several call the food strong.

More than one resident or family member specifically compares the dining area to a restaurant and says the food is good or fantastic. That same positive theme shows up alongside an overall “modern-looking” dining space during visits and tours. Even in reviews that focus on other concerns, dining is still mentioned as a positive part of the experience.

  • A spacious dining room with elegant chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant lighting and patterned carpeting.
  • A spacious and well-lit dining room with elegantly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a wooden floor and ceiling lights.
common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Families repeatedly say there are enough activities to keep residents busy.

Residents are described as staying active with daily activities, outings, and scheduled programming. One family member emphasizes a high number of activities across the week, while others mention exercise, happy hour, and an event-focused atmosphere they observed during visits. A few reviews also connect the community’s activities to residents being out and participating rather than staying idle.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Memory care is built in

Brightview Bel Air includes a separate memory care unit residents mention by name.

At least two reviewers point out that the community offers a dedicated memory care unit alongside assisted living. One family member specifically contrasts the memory care availability with what they were looking for, and another says having a separate unit was a positive factor they would have wanted for their loved one. This shows up as a concrete part of how the community is set up, not just a general claim of programming.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing is a recurring concern

Several families say the community is expensive or beyond their budget.

Multiple reviews raise cost as the reason they didn’t fully move forward or chose not to select the community. One person describes it as a little more expensive, while others use stronger language about being out of budget or paying an amount that didn’t match what they expected. Pricing is especially important in tour-based decisions, where families weigh the overall feel of the building and amenities against what they can afford.

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

  • 87 resident community capacity 87 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bel Air, Maryland offers a convenient location with easy access to a variety of medical services, including physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies within close proximity. The area also features a diverse selection of dining options ranging from casual eateries like Double T Diner and Boston Market to more upscale choices such as Sakura Japanese Steak/Seafood. Additionally, there are several cafes such as Starbucks for socializing or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. Residents can also enjoy the outdoors at nearby parks like Colonial Acres Playground and Rockfield Park. For spiritual fulfillment, there is the Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church located just 3.5 miles away. The Regal Bel Air Cinema provides entertainment options for those looking to catch a movie. Overall, this part of Bel Air offers a well-rounded community with plenty of amenities for senior living.

Physicians

  • Upper Chesapeake Women's Care (0.5 miles)
  • Hugo Ermel Benalcazar (0.5 miles)
  • Vascular Surgery Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Drs Gehris, Jordan, Day and Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Patient First - Bel Air (0.7 miles)
  • Bernstein & Robinson Dermatology (0.9 miles)
  • Dr Ali Tabrizchi (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (0.5 miles)
  • MedStar Health at Bel Air Medical Campus (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Klein's Shop Rite (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Harford Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Double T Diner (0.9 miles)
  • Boston Market (0.9 miles)
  • Sakura Japanese Steak/Seafood (1 miles)
  • Tea by Two (1.1 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Colonial Acres Playground (1.7 miles)
  • Rockfield Park (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church (3.5 miles)
  • Open Bible Christian Academy (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Bel Air Cinema (4.2 miles)

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