Is Brightview Senior Living a good company to work for?

Brightview Senior Living has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 496 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 7% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Brightview Senior Living to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Brightview Senior Living have been left by employees working as Vibrant Living Assistant , Concierge and Dining Server .

Does Brightview Senior Living pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brightview Senior Living employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brightview Senior Living. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brightview Senior Living?

82% of Brightview Senior Living employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brightview Senior Living 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brightview Senior Living?

Dining Server (29) , Concierge (27) , Resident Assistant (25) , Server (17) , Dining Services (15) , Vibrant Living Assistant (14) , Dining Room Server (13) , Activities Assistant (9) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (9) , Executive Director (9) , Wellness Nurse (7) , Chef (6) , Community Sales Director (6) , Cook (6) , Director (6)

What are the pros of working at Brightview Senior Living according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits were great" ((in 32 reviews)); "Brightview hires great staff!" ((in 19 reviews)); "Lots of career growth and you get to work with lots of great people that care about you." ((in 19 reviews)); "Loved my Coworkers and Residents were great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Awarded the 'Best place to work' in the Baltimore area several years in a row." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Brightview Senior Living according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for expected contribution" ((in 33 reviews)); "workers, managers are always present/available to handle the matter." ((in 12 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "sometimes communication is lacking between staff" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brightview Senior Living layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Brightview Senior Living layoffs and their outlook for job security at Brightview Senior Living in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Brightview Senior Living locations?

Baltimore , Rockville , Marlton , Bel Air , Catonsville , Shelton , Bethesda , Paramus , Canton , North Andover , Warren , Annapolis , Perry Hall , Arlington , Wakefield , Mays Chapel , Randolph , Woodbury , Annandale , Wakefield , Edgewater , Nottingham , Severna Park , Towson , White Marsh , Billerica , Boston , Woburn , Mount Laurel , Fairfax

Brightview Senior Living reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(487 total reviews)

Doug Dollenberg

87% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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Brightview Senior Living has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 487 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Brightview Senior Living employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

487 reviews

4.0

May 14, 2026

Flexible work environment with no notable downsides

Activities director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work environment- freedom to do pretty much anything with programming as long as it is safe.

Cons

none great role and company

Brightview Senior Living Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being a part of the Brightview team for nearly a decade! We're delighted to hear that you've found flexibility in your role and feel empowered to create engaging programming for residents while maintaining a safe environment. Our Vibrant Living Directors play a vital role in bringing joy, purpose, and meaningful experiences to our communities, and we're grateful for the creativity and dedication you bring each day. Thank you for your review and for all you do to make Brightview a great place to live and work.

5.0

May 5, 2026

Flexible work environment with great management and benefits

Dining server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Management Associates Benefits Pay

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Brightview Senior Living Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the flexibility, supportive management team, benefits, and strong sense of community at Brightview. Our Dining Services associates play such an important role in creating meaningful experiences for our residents each day, and we truly appreciate everything you do. Thank you for being part of the Brightview team!

2.0

Apr 11, 2026

Overtime potential, but wage increases are denied

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some overtime opportunity, decent Medical coverage

Cons

They allow executive directors to deny wage increases even when you're promoted within the company.

Brightview Senior Living Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you’ve spent at Brightview Arlington. We’re glad to hear you’ve found value in our benefits and opportunities for overtime. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding compensation and promotion practices. We strive to ensure our pay and advancement processes are fair, consistent, and aligned with both role expectations and market standards. Feedback like yours is important and helps us continue to evaluate and improve. If you’re open to it, we encourage you to reach out to discuss your experience further. You can contact Vicki White, Director of Employee Relations, at (410) 962-0595.

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Jobs at Brightview Senior Living

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