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Commonwealth Senior Living At Charlottesville

Commonwealth Senior Living At Charlottesville is an assisted living and memory care community in Charlottesville, VA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy and bright living room with comfortable seating and a dining area.
  • Decor

    A well-decorated dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room corner with a wooden dresser, two patterned chairs, and a decorative mirror above.
  • Trees

    A cozy balcony with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Windows

    A well-decorated dining room with a long table and elegant chairs, framed by artwork and natural light from the window.
  • Seating Area

    Two elderly individuals sit comfortably in a cozy living room with a bookshelf and window.
  • Outdoor

    A cozy balcony with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.
  • Patio

    An elderly person sitting at a patio table under an umbrella, enjoying a sunny day with a scenic view in the background.

1550 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911

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4.2 from 124 reviews
5 stars
73
4 stars
27
3 stars
8
2 stars
6
1 stars
10

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Commonwealth Senior Living At Charlottesville Costs & Pricing

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville offers a range of accommodation options with costs that reflect both local and state averages. For semi-private rooms, residents can expect to pay between $2,400 and $5,010 per month, which is notably lower than the average in Albemarle County ($4,088) and Virginia as a whole ($3,991). Private rooms are priced at $3,100, aligning closely with the county's average but significantly below the state average of $4,684. The one-bedroom units range from $3,500 to $3,726, which also remains competitive compared to local rates ($3,660) and provides value against the higher state average ($4,257). Studio apartments have a set cost of $3,726 while two-bedroom options range from $4,200 to $4,536; these prices fall between county averages ($3,524) and state averages ($4,602), presenting patrons with a thoughtful balance of affordability and quality care in a desirable living environment.

Floor plansCommonwealth Senior Living At CharlottesvilleAlbemarle CountyVirginia
Semi-Private$2,400 to $5,010$4,088$3,991
Private$3,100$3,100$4,684
1 Bedroom$3,500 to $3,726$3,660$4,257
Studio$3,726$3,936$4,436
2 Bedrooms$4,200 to $4,536$3,524$4,602

Overall Review of Commonwealth Senior Living At Charlottesville

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some families report check-in gaps

Some families describe missed daily check-ins for residents.

Two separate reviews call out problems with the independent-living daily check-in process, including concerns about a resident going without food, water, and medication for multiple days. These accounts also describe the situation as causing significant distress for the family. Other residents do describe staff as helpful and responsive, but these reviews are specific enough to stand out.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost feels steep to some

Some reviewers say the monthly cost is high.

A couple of reviews frame pricing as the deciding factor, with one saying it came down to cost and another saying the community is too expensive for their family. At the same time, there are also reviews that describe value positively, so affordability seems to depend on the household and what they’re comparing.

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Pets are welcomed

Several residents’ families highlight pet-friendly options.

At least a couple of reviews mention being able to bring pets, including one describing a sliding door that works well for walking a dog. Another review specifically notes that pets are permitted as a requirement for their situation.

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Dining is a clear strength

Meals are frequently described as a standout part of life here.

Multiple reviewers praise the quality of dining, including calls that dinner is excellent and that the food is excellent overall. A couple of reviews also describe how meals fit into daily routines, such as serving three meals per day in assisted living and providing options like room service. Residents also point to a dining experience that feels less institutional than some alternatives.

  • A well-decorated dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A well-decorated dining room with a long table and elegant chairs, framed by artwork and natural light from the window.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Short staffing shows up in reviews

Some reviews mention staffing shortages affecting the experience.

Two reviews connect the day-to-day experience with staffing constraints, including descriptions of low morale and being short-staffed. One review specifically notes difficulties with weekend coverage, while another describes slow response and broader service frustrations even when care staff are trying to help.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charlottesville-Albermarle (8 miles away) Charlottesville-Albermarle (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Piedmont Bar & Kitchen (0.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (0.6 miles)
  • Guadalajara (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Decipher Brewing (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Charlottesville Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center (0.2 miles)
  • The Center for Plastic Surgery at Sentara Martha Jefferson (0.3 miles)
  • Martha Jefferson Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Charlottesville Pain Management Center (0.4 miles)
  • UVA Cancer Center Pantops (0.5 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Body Contour & Wellness Center (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Timberlakes Drug Store (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Mudhouse (2.5 miles)
  • J Bird Supply (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters (3.1 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Riverview Park (1.1 miles)
  • Darden Towe Park (1.3 miles)
  • Pen Park (1.8 miles)
  • IX Art Park (2.5 miles)
  • Belmont Park (2.5 miles)
  • Tonsler Park (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • University Baptist Church (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • UVA 3 Central (3.4 miles)
  • UVA Hospital 4 Central (3.4 miles)
  • University of Virginia Health System : Infectious Diseases Clinic (3.4 miles)
  • University Hospital (3.5 miles)

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