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Fa-boo-lous Halloween at The Kempton!

October 31, 2022

We are having a fa-boo-lous Halloween at The Kempton. We celebrated with painting candy corn on wine bottles, a Frankenstein birthday party, made spider web cookies, and finishing the boo-tiful night with a Halloween movie. Witch-ing you all very Happy Halloween!


Sponsored Halloween Trivia Party!

Happy Halloween! This weekend, Brightmore celebrated the holiday with a fun Halloween Trivia Party with Party Gras Entertainment! Lots of prizes, candy, and knowledge were gained.


Bob Ross Style Painting Class

October 27, 2022

Yesterday at The Commons, residents got out their easels and paintbrushes and had a painting group with our very own Bob Ross (A.K.A. Jennifer Goodman). Bob Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host. He was the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, an instructional tv program that aired for more …Read More…


A Visit From the King , Elvis Presley!

October 26, 2022

Kempton residents enjoyed going back in time this week, celebrating with a 1950’s style dinner, and rocking out with the king himself, Elvis Presley!


Lunch Trip to Oceanic!

October 21, 2022

The residents at Brightmore enjoyed an amazing lunch at the Oceanic on Wrightsville Beach – it couldn’t have been a more beautiful day!


Falling into Fall Week!

October 17, 2022

Here in Wilmington, Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Last week, the Commons celebrated the season with “Falling into Fall Week”. Residents crafted scarecrows, painted pumpkins, and played Fall games in the courtyard. The Fall games included a visit from everyone’s favorite clown, Pinky; candy corn toss, pumpkin toss, golf, …Read More…


Fall Pumpkin Painting Class!

October 10, 2022

Maureen McKenna came to Brightmore today to lead a pumpkin painting class! Every time she visits, fun comes with her!


Breakfast Out at the Cracker Barrel!

The residents at Brightmore enjoyed a nice breakfast out at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store this week! Love this Trip and enjoyed the company.


Kempton Oceanic Restaurant Day Trip!

The panoramic views of the sparkling ocean and access to the pier have made Oceanic a must-visit restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Kempton residents went on the best day! The water was clear, small breeze in the air, sun shining, waves crashing and delicious food. Best part about it, residents did not have to get sandy!


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Brightmore of Wilmington

2324 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403

910-350-1980

The Kempton

2298 S 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403

910-332-6899

The Commons

2320 S 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403

910-392-6899