Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a large bed, modern decor, and soft lighting.

  • Outdoors

    A group of seniors relaxing on a porch in rocking chairs, enjoying each other's company.

  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant interior with neatly set tables and decorative plants.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a seating area, bookshelves, and a television.

  • Building

    A view of a building entrance featuring white columns and a covered walkway.

  • Architecture

    A white gazebo set in a garden with lush greenery and a clear sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a single bed with a nightstand and lamp, alongside a window with curtains.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and warm decor, featuring a chair by the window.

  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant dining area with neatly set tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and elegant decor.

  • Landscaping

    A well-maintained garden with a gazebo and an American flag under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Kitchen

    A compact kitchenette featuring a microwave, a mini refrigerator, and a small sink with overhead cabinets.

  • Garden

    A serene garden with a gazebo, pathway, and American flag waving under a blue sky.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and tasteful decor.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy seating area with chairs arranged facing a large TV, in a carpeted room.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg

Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg is an assisted living and memory care community in Christiansburg, VA.

Information last verified:

201 Wheatland Ct, Christiansburg, VA 24073

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 135 reviews
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg Costs & Pricing

Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg offers competitive pricing in the heart of Virginia, particularly when compared to local and state averages. For a studio apartment, residents can expect a monthly cost of $4,230, which is slightly lower than the average in Radford City at $4,309 and well below the state average of $4,436. When considering a one-bedroom option, Commonwealth remains favorable at $5,580, positioned just above Radford City's rate of $5,535 but significantly higher than Virginia's overall average for this room type at $4,257. This pricing structure reflects the quality and services provided at Commonwealth Senior Living while maintaining accessibility within the regional market.

Floor plansCommonwealth Senior Living at ChristiansburgRadford cityVirginia
Studio$4,230$4,309$4,436
1 Bedroom$5,580$5,535$4,257

Overall Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff help and caring stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, helpful, and attentive.

Across many reviews, families praise the staff for being genuinely caring and responsive to questions and concerns. Several reviewers also mention staff members going out of their way with everyday support, including nursing response to calls and help during care transitions. Even when reviewers had complaints, they often still described the people working there as friendly and attentive.

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Food is a consistent highlight

Dining repeatedly comes up as a positive part of daily life.

Multiple reviews say the meals taste good, look appetizing, and are better than expected. Families also describe meal preparation being matched to resident preferences, along with a dining room experience that feels more like a full meal setting than a cafeteria. A few reviews mention dissatisfaction with food quality or appetite, but overall dining is a recurring strength.

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Clean spaces and upkeep matter

Clean, well-kept common areas are a frequent point of praise.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and bright, including public spaces and rooms. Several also credit housekeeping and maintenance teams for thoroughness and for helping keep rooms comfortable and ready. A minority of reviews raises cleanliness concerns in specific rooms or during busy periods, but the majority focus on cleanliness and upkeep.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing and response times draw complaints

Some residents and families report delays tied to short staffing.

A recurring concern is insufficient staffing, with some reviewers describing long waits after residents press alert buttons or request help. Others mention delays around assistance needs such as changing and bathing, and difficulty getting consistent attention throughout the day. Where issues were reported, reviewers contrast them with generally friendly staff, suggesting the problem is more about availability than attitude.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as enjoying a variety of activities.

Reviews frequently mention activities as a reason residents stay engaged, including exercise, crafts, religious services, and group events. Some families describe outings and scheduled daily programming, while others highlight specific interests like gospel or church-related gatherings. A few reviews say activity variety or attention could be improved, but most portray activities as a real part of life in the community.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels confusing for some

Some families find the billing and fees confusing at first.

At least some reviewers note that costs and billing details were hard to understand, including separate billing for services or an initial facility fee that felt high. Others describe pricing as straightforward once they understood what was included, but the billing experience is still a recurring point of uncertainty for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 84 resident community capacity 84 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • 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
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • 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

  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Christiansburg, Virginia offers a variety of amenities and services within close proximity, making it a convenient and accessible location for senior living. There are several dining options nearby including popular chains such as Which Wich, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, and Chick-Fil-A, as well as local favorites like El Gran Rodeo. Medical care is readily available with dentists, audiologists, neurologists, urologists, and pain management specialists all located within a short distance. Pharmacies like Walgreens and Walmart Pharmacy are also nearby for easy access to medication. For leisure activities, there is a Regal movie theater in the area and parks like Nellies Cave Park for outdoor enjoyment. Additionally, there are places of worship such as Belmont Christian Church and Oak Grove Church for spiritual support and community involvement. Overall, this part of Christiansburg provides a convenient and well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable place to live.

Restaurants

  • Which Wich (0.3 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (0.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar (0.4 miles)
  • El Gran Rodeo (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • KFC (0.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Kool Smiles Dentist (0.3 miles)
  • Anderson Audiology Hearing Aid (0.7 miles)
  • New River Neurology & Epilepsy (0.7 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Associates In Neurology (0.7 miles)
  • Zhang Belinda MD (0.7 miles)
  • Pain Center Of Christianburg - Erwin P Cortez MD (0.7 miles)
  • Urology Associates (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Christiansburg Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Revivicor (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Cafe Mekong (4.1 miles)
  • Our Daily Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Strange Coffee Co. (4.8 miles)
  • Idego Coffee (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal New River Valley & RPX (0.8 miles)

Parks

  • Park Street Playground (1.9 miles)
  • Nellies Cave Park (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Montgomery Regional Hospital (2 miles)
  • Respiratory Care Service (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Belmont Christian Church (2.3 miles)
  • Oak Grove Church (4.1 miles)

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