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Brightstar of Brighton/Howell

Brightstar of Brighton/Howell is a senior community in Brighton, MI.

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2300 Genoa Business Park Drive Ste 100, Brighton, MI 48114

To contact a resident: (810) 225-4000

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

4.5 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Brightstar of Brighton/Howell

common 19 reviews mention this

Caregivers show up with compassion

Residents and families repeatedly describe caregivers as compassionate and supportive.

Many reviews focus on the people who provide day-to-day help, describing kindness, patience, and genuine support. Several families single out specific caregivers for being cheerful, attentive, and emotionally supportive, including for dementia-related needs. Across those comments, the care is also described as practical—explaining what’s happening, helping with daily tasks, and improving day-to-day well-being.

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Nursing support for complex needs

Residents describe help coordinating medical tasks and scheduling around care needs.

A few reviews highlight nursing-level support that goes beyond basic assistance, including scheduling help and coordination around medical appointments and infusions. One reviewer credits their nurse with working with a care team and helping keep them safe during infusions, while another notes scheduling iron infusions while their nurse was away. Reviews also describe staff support during short-term care needs when families are under time pressure to arrange help.

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Consistency and check-ins bring peace

Families describe the visits and follow-through as dependable and reassuring.

Several reviews describe structured help with daily life—like weekly support for errands, grocery shopping, laundry, and light chores—paired with check-ins when something seems off. Other families emphasize consistency and availability over time, saying they felt able to rely on the same kind of support as needs changed. One reviewer also describes the ability to step away because someone was there to monitor and help with mobility and care tasks.

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Communication is sometimes a weak spot

Some families report problems with communication and coverage reliability.

While many reviews are positive, a couple of negative reviews mention difficulties with timely communication and staffing coverage. One family says owners provided notice that they could not care for their mother, leading them to scramble for alternative help. Another reviewer reports non-existent office communication and describes caregivers being scheduled back-to-back, with some arriving exhausted.

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Brighton Dermatology and Regenesis (0 miles)
  • The Hearing Clinic (0 miles)
  • Brighton Dermatology (0 miles)
  • Greater Ann Arbor Neurology Associates PC (0 miles)
  • Robert Camilletti, DO, MPH (0.1 miles)
  • Advanced Orthopedic Specialists (0.1 miles)
  • Gago Wellness (0.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.3 miles)
  • Leo's Coney Island (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • MOD Pizza (2.2 miles)
  • Brewery Becker (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (0.2 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Brighton Health Center (1.8 miles)
  • Brighton Medsport (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.4 miles)

Theaters

  • MJR Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Brighton Coffee House and Theater (3 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (3 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (3.5 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (2.9 miles)
  • Crossroads Apostolic Church (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Howell City Park (6.8 miles)

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