New Welcome Center showcases future, luxury senior living community
Brick, NJ (July 17, 2026) – Brightview Senior Living, an award-winning leader in the senior living industry across the East Coast, proudly announces the opening of its Brick Welcome Center in Ocean County, NJ. Located at 1568 Route 88, the Welcome Center provides a glimpse of its community offerings – a high-end design, vibrant lifestyle, programming, and resort-style amenities to support the holistic well-being of future residents and associates. Set to open in late 2027, Brightview Brick will mark Brightview’s ninth community in New Jersey serving seniors and families in Toms River, Point Pleasant, and Lakewood, with apartments available to rent in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods.
“We are thrilled to bring a new Brightview Senior Living to this area and serve local families with the care, respect, and elevated experience they deserve,” said Katie Harvey, Executive Director of Brightview Brick, who brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and a deep passion for creating communities rooted in hospitality. “Having had the privilege of opening six communities across the country, I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful it is to build environments where residents feel truly at home. After the incredible success of launching our Monmouth County community in Eatontown, I am honored to now lead the introduction of Brightview’s first community in Ocean County.”
To reside at Brightview, there is no large entry fee. Rather, the rental structure allows residents and their families to pay monthly, freeing them from the pressure of making a long-term financial commitment. The community will offer Studio, 1-Bedroom, and 2-Bedroom apartment homes with full kitchens across ## apartment homes – 97 Independent Living, 56 Assisted Living, and 28 Dementia Care Suites.
- Independent Living residences provide the perfect solution for those seeking freedom from daily chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Assisted Living offers compassionate support for residents who need help managing medications or navigating mobility challenges, ensuring safety and peace of mind.
- Wellspring Village™ empowers individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to maintain independence within a secure, supportive environment. The neighborhood incorporates Safely You, Brightview’s advanced fall management program, which combines AI technology with clinical oversight to detect and respond to falls.
Brightview is nationally recognized for its exceptional workplace culture, earning a spot on the 2025 Great Place to Work® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, as well as ranking #1 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Aging Services. Living its ethos that a great place to work is also a great place to live, Brightview builds, owns, and operates communities where employees and residents alike thrive.
To schedule a tour of Brightview Brick, learn more about Brightview’s rental model, or explore career opportunities www.BrightviewBrick.com.
About Brightview Senior Living: Brightview Senior Living builds, owns, and operates award-winning, vibrant senior living communities in eight states along the East Coast: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. We offer senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Wellspring Village™, a specialized neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Each of our Brightview Senior Living communities focuses on five elements of wellness, which we call SPICE. Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Emotional. Our amenities and programs encourage active senior living communities and development in these areas, keeping residents active and healthy.