Brighton Hospice

We Are Always Guided by Our Commitment to Excellence

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The Brighton Story

Raising the Hospice Standard Since 2011

Brighton Hospice was founded in 2011 by Erin Bennett and Thomas Godfrey. When their paths converged In 2008, they had both already acquired vast amounts of healthcare experience working for large and small hospice companies. Both founders had an entrepreneurial spirit, knew they could raise the standard of patient care, and create a rewarding work environment to attract the best caregivers in the industry.

The Brighton Hospice Story

Meet

Our Founders

Erin Bennett

Erin grew up in Southern California and graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in business and communications. After working in business and marketing for half a decade, she realized she had a calling in the medical world. She returned to school and became a registered nurse.

Erin gained a decade of hands-on nursing experience, allowing her to build expertise in operations and patient care. She worked as a registered nurse in many settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted livings, and home health and hospice.

Thomas Godfrey

A Utah native, Thomas spent time at BYU Jerusalem and BYU Hawaii before graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in economics. Thomas focused on real estate early on in his career before finding his true love in healthcare. Prior to co-founding Brighton, he worked in business development and grew a small hospice company 100% year over year.

Thomas and Erin bring completely different backgrounds to Brighton, but they both have a passion for excellence.

Our Values

Excellence

We understand that our reputation is based on doing everything to the best of our ability and always taking the time to provide the best care.

Compassion

We provide the best patient care by being skilled, thoughtful, understanding, and kind.

Collaboration

Our team works closely across multiple disciplines to create and deliver the best patient care.

Integrity

We do the right things for patients and strictly follow Medicare regulations.

Loyalty

We are true to our patients, families, team, and company.

Our mission at Brighton Hospice is to provide the best physical, emotional, and spiritual care for our patients and their families.

We achieve our mission by hiring the most compassionate and skilled people in the industry who deliver clinical expertise and exceed our patients’ expectations.

We cultivate an environment where our team members are valued, respected, and provided personal and professional growth opportunities. Our leaders focus on supporting the clinical team so they can concentrate on patient care.

We are always guided by our commitment to excellence.

Why Us

Compassionate Care When You Need It Most

Care Available 24/7, Based on the Patient's Needs

Nurse case managers visit patients at least twice a week, and more often as needed. Our hospice care aides visit up to 5 days a week to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and light housekeeping.

In addition, our staff includes an on-call team of nurses to take your calls or respond in person on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Experienced, Professional, and Compassionate Clinicians and Staff

The Brighton team is made up of physicians, nurse case managers, aides, social workers, chaplains, dietitians, therapists, volunteers, bereavement specialists, and a stellar administrative team.

Complementary Therapies Available

Aroma Therapy
Massage Therapy
Music Therapy
Pet Therapy
And More!

Full Team of Hospice Volunteers

Our volunteers are individuals specially trained by Brighton to provide assistance to you, your family, and the hospice team. Volunteers provide invaluable services such as sitting with the patient, reading aloud, assisting with letter-writing or other projects, singing or playing music, and more. Our specially trained Vigil Volunteers can provide immeasurable comfort by holding vigil for a patient during the dying process.

A Culture of Excellence

The last line of our mission statement reads, “We are always guided by our commitment to excellence.” These few words are at the heart of everything we do at Brighton. We have found that our team holds each other to this standard. It is not just a job for us—we truly are passionate about what we do, and it shows. Our culture has grown around the “Brighton Glow,” the idea that when our team wears the Brighton name, they are pushing themselves to be the very best at all times.

Testimonials

What Our Patients' Loved Ones Are Saying

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What a wonderful group of caring people. The staff of Brighton Hospice were there for our mother during the last week of her life. They cared for her, made sure she was comfortable and pain free and they contacted us every step of the way to let us know how she was doing. They also brought in their Chaplain to care for her spiritual needs before she passed on. What a positive experience this was during a difficult time in her life and ours. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you.
MikeOregon

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Letting Brighton Hospice into our home was the best decision I could have ever made (for both my mom and me). The care that her hospice team provides is unparalleled. Kelsey and Ryan encourage us to keep the faith; Jerri Gardea caters to mom's every need on the most professional level, no matter what my mom's demeanor may be. I think the RN mold was broken when Stephanie Hothem came along. My mother's world lights up when she sees her and hears her sing. She has the voice of true angel and is so full of energy. The happiness and support that this team brings into our home gives me comfort knowing she and I are living our best life! Thank you, Brighton! Continue to provide quality care to those that matter the most!
WallaceNevada

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I can't thank Brighton enough for the compassion they showed my dad as well as my family when he passed away. They have followed up to check on me since his passing. That means so much. Kaycee is an angel on earth. I consider her a part of the family now.
ChrisIndiana

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We recently used Brighton Hospice when my mother was nearing end of life. They were fantastic! They made us feel so much more comfortable with the many stages that moved so quickly for mom. They were always available for us and some of them even checked in on their day off! The team we had was SO caring and wonderful. They came highly recommended from someone else who had used them and I am SO glad they were there for us through this journey.
SueMinnesota

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The Brighton Brookfield, WI team has been amazing from the moment my mom entered hospice care. The Case Manager handled her needs immediately upon arrival. Anna (her nurse) and Kadeija (her CNA) have been front line during these challenging times. Anna has managed mom's cares and promotes communication between Brighton and Brookdale and family...especially during this difficult "isolated" time. Amid assisting with mom's physical cares, they have looked deeper into her person and meet needs such as socialization, relationship, compassion, and spirituality. They have shared sunshine outdoors when possible, family window visits, Facetimes, phone calls and reading her comfort booklets and letters. We all appreciate the pictures that the team shares with us, too. My mom expresses gratitude for Brighton and we appreciate all of the help and sincere kindnesses. Our entire Brighton Hospice experience has been nothing but positive as the staff continues to demonstrate professionalism, sincerity and compassion. This organization is blessed to have such gifted employees. Thank you.
RitaWisconsin

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Brighton exceeded my expectations! I would recommend Brighton to anyone in need of their services. I don't know what I would have done without them! Caring for a loved one at home, especially a mother, was not easy in the sense that you watched their decline on a daily basis. I so appreciate everyone that came to assist me, be it Chelsea, Kelly, Amy, Nicole, and the two wonderful, caring, and loving Aides that cared for Mom, Flay and Kaycee! These girls were the best! They cared so much for my mother. They told her stories and laughed so much together! Also, a special mention for Justin. Justin, thank you for visiting and praying with us. So appreciated! Do not hesitate to call Brighton, in my experience, you will not regret it!
SuzanneIndiana