A vibrant community. A walkable neighborhood. Experience life at Brighton.
2Life’s Brighton Campus is an exciting, vibrant community that benefits from its location in a thriving Boston neighborhood. On our campus you’ll find a wide array of cultural celebrations, art classes and exhibits, concerts, educational programs, and social events like community dinners and dances. Take advantage of multiple ways to stay fit with our fitness and wellness center, walking trails, and outdoor “muscle beach” fitness equipment. Or even engage in a tough — but always friendly — ping-pong match. You’ll also find conveniences like the In House Café for a casual bite, and the International Store with a variety of international foods and other items for purchase. And in our surrounding neighborhood you’ll find even more to do and explore. It all adds up to an environment rich with possibility and opportunities to lead a full and purposeful life.
Engage, grow, and thrive in a flourishing community.
The Brighton Campus is a shining example of 2Life’s commitment to not only build affordable places to live, but also to infuse them with services and amenities that transform buildings into flourishing communities where older adults can engage, grow, and thrive. Following is a list of what you’ll find on our Brighton Campus. While community spaces and amenities are located in various buildings around the campus, all residents have access to everything 2Life’s Brighton Campus offers.
Lifestyle Amenities
- Auditorium
- Multipurpose rooms
- Resident lounges and gathering spaces
- Fitness and Wellness Center
- Group exercise classes
- Muscle Beach outdoor fitness trail with equipment
- Outdoor courtyard and landscaped gardens
- Resident gardens in raised beds
- Art studio, painting easels, and art displays
- Cultural events, concerts, and other entertainment
- Multi-cultural holiday celebrations
- Lifelong learning opportunities
- Community pianos
- Music and dance classes
- Ping-pong and pool tables
- In House Café (dine-in or to-go; open to the public)
- International Store
- Library and computer center with tech instructor
- English as a Second Language (ESL) courses
- Volunteer opportunities
- Wellness appointments with on-site nurses
- Voting site for state and federal elections
- Laundry facilities
- On-site parking
- Small pets welcome
Convenient Services
- Buddy Program to help new residents meet others and acclimate to the community
- Utilities included (electric and water with individually controlled heat and air conditioning)
- Full-time resident services coordinators
- Care coordination services
- Translation services
- Community Advisory Committee comprised of residents
- On-site management
- 24-hour maintenance staff
- Emergency response system
- Scheduled transportation
- Transportation to adult day health centers
Get a bird’s-eye view of the Brighton Campus.
Get to know the Brighton neighborhood
The peaceful Brighton neighborhood of Boston provides access to a wide variety of services, shopping, and dining options. Plus, with Chestnut Hill bus stops and Chiswick Road light rail station adjacent to our campus, it’s easy to get to all your favorite spots in around Brighton and the greater Boston area without worrying about parking. You’ll also appreciate knowing that St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is less than 1.5 miles away.
- Shopping: Stop & Shop (delivers to campus), Star Market, Whole Foods, and more
- Banking: Brookline Bank, Citizens Bank, HarborOne, and others
- Pharmacies: Brighton Pharmacy, CVS, Health First Pharmacy, and others
- Hospitals: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital,
- Pet Needs: Petco, Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals, Brookline Veterinary Center, and more
- Recreation: Chestnut Hill Reservation, Reilly Memorial Recreation Center, Jean B. Waldstein Playground, and more
- Public Golf Course: Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
- Culture: Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum, International Paper Museum, Newton Cultural Center, and more
- Restaurants: In House Café, Pho 1 Brighton, Yamato, Moogy’s, Achilito’s Taqueria, Gyro City, and more
- Theaters: Coolidge Corner Theatre
- Hair Care: Magic Cuts, Tina’s Hair Salon, Matt’s Barber Shop, Cleo Salon, and more
Seniors making their voices heard
At 2Life, we believe in the wisdom of older adults and the importance of listening to residents. The Brighton Campus’ Community Advisory Committee is a resident group comprised of three representatives — one English-speaking, one Chinese-speaking, and one Russian-speaking — from each building on our campus. This committee represents residents and shares their thoughts and suggestions to help make our community the best it can be.
In addition, 2Life’s Brighton Campus is a voting site for state and federal elections and a must-stop location for politicians looking to reach and engage with our over-60 population. Residents here — many of whom immigrated from other countries — place great importance on the privilege and duty of being a U.S. citizen. Classes are held on our campus for those going through the naturalization process, and a ceremony is held in July of each year to celebrate their accomplishment.
