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Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

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

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Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

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  • Outdoors

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  • Decor

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7657 Meredith Dr, Gloucester, VA 23061

To contact a resident: (804) 693-3116

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

4.5 from 164 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
7
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House Costs & Pricing

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House offers a range of accommodation options that reflect a spectrum of pricing, catering to various needs and preferences. For residents choosing a studio, costs range from $3,811 to $6,150, which is competitive when compared to the county average of $4,981 and the state average of $4,436. Similarly, semi-private rooms are offered at $4,110, aligning closely with Mathews County's rate but slightly above Virginia's average. The one-bedroom units command prices between $5,280 and $7,225 - again higher than both local and state averages. For those seeking more spacious living arrangements, private rooms are available at $7,985, notably surpassing both county and state figures. Finally, two-bedroom accommodations are priced at $8,295 each month. Overall, while Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House presents a higher cost structure compared to its regional counterparts, it underscores a commitment to quality care and personalized living experiences that may justify the investment for prospective residents.

Floor plansCommonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester HouseMathews CountyVirginia
Studio$3,811 to $6,150$4,981$4,436
Semi-Private$4,110$4,110$3,991
1 Bedroom$5,280 to $7,225$6,253$4,257
Private$7,985$7,243$4,684
2 Bedrooms$8,295$8,295$4,602

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Overall Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

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Clean, bright spaces stand out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the community as clean and well kept.

Many reviewers mention walking into a clean, bright facility and feeling welcome in the day-to-day environment. A number of comments also tie cleanliness to a reduced worry about care and maintenance. There are also a few exceptions where reviewers describe odors or unclean areas in certain units, and those complaints stand out against the majority of cleanliness praise.

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Attentive staff and patient care

Staff warmth and attentiveness come up again and again in resident and family feedback.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff as friendly, professional, and responsive to individual needs. Several comments highlight personalized attention, including staff taking time to console residents or keep families updated. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and follow-through, but even those comments often note that some staff members are caring and trying their best.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviewers frequently say activities help residents stay social and involved.

Many reviewers describe ongoing programming—music, crafts, games, worship, and day-to-day activities that help residents stay connected. Several family members say their loved ones seemed happier and more active after moving in. The structured offerings also include a wide range of scheduled activities, plus off-site outings and community-sponsored events.

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Dining is a consistent bright spot

Dining quality and responsiveness to dietary needs are repeatedly praised.

Reviewers often mention good meals, pleasant dining experiences, and staff working with resident preferences and dietary restrictions. Several comments specifically call out accommodating dietary needs and making meals when standard options don’t fit. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and includes professional chef and multiple dietary approaches in its dining offering.

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  • A well-lit dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs on a wooden floor.
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Care support for memory care

Memory-care residents and families describe structured routines and supportive care.

Families of residents in memory care describe help with keeping daily life organized and supportive, including staff attention and engagement. Some reviewers also mention communication and check-ins as part of feeling secure about care. The community’s care offering includes memory care programming and specialized dietary support, alongside nursing and medication management services.

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Costs and staffing concerns appear

Some reviewers question staffing consistency and communication, and at least one flags cost as high.

While many reviews describe care as attentive, a number of comments express concern about staffing shortages, delayed responses, or inconsistent cleanliness in specific areas. Communication is also a recurring frustration in a subset of reviews, including reports of unanswered calls or lack of updates. Pricing is also described as expensive by at least one reviewer, and the listed price ranges are positioned well above multiple outside benchmarks.

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Features

Housing

  • 96 resident community capacity 96 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent 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
  • Party space Party space
  • 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
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newport News Williamsburg International (20 miles away) Newport News Williamsburg International (20 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice 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
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • 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
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • 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
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Gloucester, Virginia, offers a convenient location with easy access to various healthcare services such as Hampton Roads Eye Associates and Riverside Health Systems, as well as pharmacies like Epic Pharmacies and Rite Aid. There are also several dining options nearby including No. 1 and Bangkok Noi Thai Cuisine. For recreational activities, seniors can enjoy the beautiful parks in the area such as Machicomoco State Park and Waller Mill Park. Additionally, there are places of worship like Rising Valley Baptist Church and transportation options like U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer for convenience. Overall, this area provides a range of amenities for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful and accessible community.

Physicians

  • Hampton Roads Eye Associates (0.1 miles)
  • York River Orthopaedics (0.1 miles)
  • Peninsula Cancer Institute (0.1 miles)
  • Riverside Health Systems (0.1 miles)
  • Riverside Gloucester Center For Orthopedic Surgery (0.1 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates of Gloucester (0.1 miles)
  • Courthouse Pediatrics (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Walter Reed Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (0.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • No. 1 (0.3 miles)
  • Bangkok Noi Thai Cuisine (1.2 miles)
  • Anna's Italian Pizza Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (1.9 miles)
  • Burger King (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Epic Pharmacies (0.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (10.2 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe (10.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (10.3 miles)
  • Hudgins Pharmacy (12.1 miles)
  • Mathews Pharmacy (12.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Sweet Tooth Cafe & Bakery (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • The Daily Grind Coffee House (12.1 miles)
  • Richardson's Cafe (12.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Rising Valley Baptist Church (1.8 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (1.9 miles)
  • New Hope Baptist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ (3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (5.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (5.5 miles)
  • Morning Glory Baptist Church (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2 miles)

Parks

  • Machicomoco State Park (8.6 miles)
  • York River State Park (9.7 miles)
  • York River State Park (10.4 miles)
  • Waller Mill Park (11.6 miles)
  • Gloucester Point Beach Park (12.3 miles)

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