Commonwealth Senior Living At Salisbury Costs & Pricing
Commonwealth Senior Living At Salisbury offers competitive pricing for its services, with studio accommodations priced at $4,440 per month. This rate is notably higher than the average monthly cost in Wicomico County, which stands at $3,970, yet it remains slightly below the state average of $4,656 for similar facilities. For one-bedroom units, the cost at Salisbury is $4,980, which aligns with the local county rate but significantly exceeds Maryland's state average of $3,904. Overall, while Commonwealth Senior Living At Salisbury positions itself at a premium compared to county averages for both room types, it provides an array of amenities and services that may justify this investment for residents seeking quality senior living options.
| Floor plans | Commonwealth Senior Living At Salisbury | Wicomico County | Maryland |
|---|
| Studio | $4,440 | $3,970 | $4,656 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,980 | $4,980 | $3,904 |
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Overall Review of Commonwealth Senior Living At Salisbury
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18 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept environment
Residents and families repeatedly describe a clean, well-kept facility.
Many reviewers comment on cleanliness and freshness, calling out spotless rooms, clean common areas, and an overall well-maintained look. A few residents also describe the facility as bright and decorated in an open, comfortable way. The main cleanliness-related negatives are isolated examples, like dirty bathroom conditions and trash concerns that a family flagged as needing improvement.
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30 reviews mention this
Friendly, caring staff
Staff friendliness and attentiveness are a consistent point of praise.
Across reviews, families describe staff as warm, helpful, and engaged, including mentions of being courteous, greeting residents by name, and treating people with dignity. Several reviewers also highlight responsiveness for day-to-day needs like organizing support, helping with calls, and assisting with resident comfort. A few reviews contrast that experience, describing uneven friendliness, difficulty getting enough help, or communication gaps that left families frustrated.
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14 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents have lots to do, with frequent scheduled activities.
Reviewers repeatedly mention outings, music, games like bingo, arts/crafts, and regular group events that help residents stay involved. Several families also describe daily or near-daily options, plus areas for residents to mingle and spend time together. Where there are complaints, they tend to focus on a perceived lack of activities or activity expectations not matching what was delivered for a loved one.
caveat
10 reviews mention this
Dining is a mixed experience
Dining earns praise for quality, but some meals arrive cold.
Some reviewers praise the meals as delicious and high quality, including comments about restaurant-style dining and a dining room setup that feels well-organized. Others report problems such as meals being cold, bread being hard, or food not matching what was promised from the anytime menu. A few reviews also raise concerns related to food service follow-through, including medication and meal-choice issues that felt inconsistent with expectations.
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4 reviews mention this
Memory care needs more staffing
Several reviews raise concerns about staffing and training in memory care.
Residents in the memory care context are described as getting a level of support that some families felt was not adequate, including claims of understaffing and concerns about whether staff were trained for difficult behaviors. Communication problems also show up in reviews, including difficulty reaching medical coverage and lack of follow-through on plans during admission or medical check-ins. While other families report good outcomes for loved ones in memory care, these recurring concerns are the main caveat tied to higher-acuity needs.
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6 reviews mention this
Pricing feels expensive
Multiple families describe the cost as high for the value they’re seeing.
Some reviews directly call out the price as expensive and say it can be difficult to gauge whether the value matches the cost. That theme shows up alongside complaints about staffing and meal-service issues, suggesting families felt the service level didn’t always justify the expense. A separate set of reviews does describe the community as clean and well run, which indicates the cost concern is not universal but is a recurring one.
How we summarize
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40 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Financing advice
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Pet friendly
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation & parking
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Hospice care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Art classes
Book club
Catholic services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Jewish services
Karaoke
Live musical performances
Live well programs
English
Responsive maintenance and strong on-site social opportunities.
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