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Commonwealth Senior Living At Chesterfield in Richmond, VA

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

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Commonwealth Senior Living At Chesterfield in Richmond, VA

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with elegantly set tables and a central fireplace.
  • Building

    A brick building with an American flag in the foreground and a neatly landscaped lawn.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant dining area featuring a brick fireplace and elegantly set tables.
  • Kitchen

    A chef in a black uniform and white hat stands by a table with various dishes, showcasing culinary skills.
  • Floor Plan

    Floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment with a living area and bathroom.
  • Vegetables

    A gourmet plate featuring seared scallops, stuffed zucchini, and lemon garnish.

4931 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234

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

4.3 from 118 reviews
5 stars
73
4 stars
28
3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 stars
8

Commonwealth Senior Living At Chesterfield Costs & Pricing

Commonwealth Senior Living At Chesterfield offers competitive pricing for its residents compared to both Richmond city and the broader Virginia area. For a studio unit, the monthly cost is $4,170, which is slightly higher than Richmond city's average of $3,749 but remains below the state average of $4,436. Similarly, semi-private rooms are priced at $4,170, showing a significant difference when compared to the more affordable option in Richmond at $3,174 and the state average of $3,991. However, residents seeking one-bedroom accommodations will find Commonwealth Senior Living's price of $5,700 to be notably higher than both Richmond city's rate of $3,668 and Virginia's overall average of $4,257. This pricing structure suggests that while some options may be premium priced within the local market context, Commonwealth Senior Living At Chesterfield provides an array of choices that cater to varying needs and preferences for senior living.

Floor plansCommonwealth Senior Living At ChesterfieldRichmond cityVirginia
Studio$4,170$3,749$4,436
Semi-Private$4,170$3,174$3,991
1 Bedroom$5,700$3,668$4,257

Overall Review of Commonwealth Senior Living At Chesterfield

common 46 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and involvement stand out

Residents describe staff members as friendly, caring, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families and visitors say the staff is warm, polite, and attentive, and they often highlight specific caregivers or med techs. Several reviewers also mention that staff takes time to listen, helps with medication and daily needs, and supports residents during transitions. A smaller number of reviews temper that praise by describing rude interactions, communication gaps, or leadership not following through.

common 38 reviews mention this

The community stays clean

Multiple residents report the facility is consistently clean and well kept.

Cleaning and upkeep come up repeatedly, with reviewers describing rooms and common areas as neat, immaculate, and nicely decorated. Some reviews also connect cleanliness with a positive overall experience and feeling comfortable during visits. There are also a few specific complaints about laundry problems or housekeeping not being completed as expected, which stand out against the general cleanliness feedback.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Families frequently mention good food and an inviting dining room.

Many reviews say the dining room looks well done and that the food tastes good, with some reviewers eating meals onsite. Several residents describe having options on menus and being able to share meals with loved ones. A handful of comments raise concerns about meal quality versus what was described during tours, and one review mentions issues with effort during meals.

  • A cozy dining area with elegantly set tables and a central fireplace.
  • A cozy restaurant dining area featuring a brick fireplace and elegantly set tables.
  • A waiter interacting warmly with an elderly woman at a restaurant table.
common 19 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews often credit the community’s activities for keeping residents busy.

Families and visitors frequently describe day-to-day engagement through scheduled activities, games, and outings, and they say it helps prevent residents from becoming bored. Some reviews mention religious services or events, while others call out specific activity types like bingo and movie nights. A few reviewers note gaps—such as difficulty accommodating certain needs or lack of privacy and quiet during care moments—showing that engagement isn’t equally satisfying for everyone.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care staffing and communication draw complaints

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and day-to-day follow-through.

Several reviews describe understaffing and difficulties getting adequate supervision, especially around weekends or in memory care. A few comments also point to communication problems, including delayed updates or unresolved issues after questions were raised. While other reviews describe excellent observational care and medication support, these critical reports focus on care execution not matching what families expected.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for some families

A few reviews say the cost doesn’t feel aligned with the value they received.

Some families mention that the community is more expensive than expected, and at least one reviewer compares the price to what they can get elsewhere for less. Another review suggests pricing was the most concerning part of touring, even though other impressions were positive. These comments don’t appear as the dominant theme in other reviews that focus on care quality and cleanliness.

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Features

Housing

  • 76 resident community capacity 76 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • 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
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • 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
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • 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
  • Spa Spa
  • 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

  • Richmond International (10 miles away) Richmond International (10 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
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • 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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the southern part of Richmond, Virginia, this area offers convenient access to a variety of amenities that cater to seniors. With multiple pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians within a few miles radius, residents can easily access healthcare services. Additionally, there are several parks for outdoor activities and cafes for socializing. Places of worship are also nearby for spiritual needs. Public transportation options like Main Street Station and GRTC Pulse provide easy mobility around the city. Overall, this neighborhood provides a balanced mix of essential services and recreational opportunities suitable for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Rx3 Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (3.6 miles)
  • Vcu Health System Authority (6.9 miles)
  • Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (7.1 miles)
  • VCU Critical Care Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • Hospital Hospitality House (7.2 miles)
  • CJW Medical Center (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cook Out (4.7 miles)
  • First Watch (5.1 miles)
  • Ay Caramba (5.2 miles)
  • What-A-Burger (5.3 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (5.3 miles)
  • Dante's of Ironbridge (5.3 miles)
  • The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Midlothian Medical Care (4.9 miles)
  • Bhatti Jawad Dr Virginia Pain Network And Clinics Richmond (5.1 miles)
  • OrthoVirginia - Chippenham (5.1 miles)
  • Shakil A Khan MD (6.4 miles)
  • Ironbridge Family Practice (6.4 miles)
  • Patient First - Chester (6.7 miles)
  • Cjw Sports Medicine (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Hill Park (5 miles)
  • Rockwood Park (5 miles)
  • Barker Field Dog Park (6.3 miles)
  • Dogwood Dell (6.4 miles)
  • Libby Hill Park (6.8 miles)
  • Chimborazo Park (6.9 miles)
  • Monroe Park (7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Quench (6.7 miles)
  • Ironclad Coffee Roasters (6.9 miles)
  • Riverbend Coffee (6.9 miles)
  • Lamplighter (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Perk (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Central Baptist Church (6 miles)
  • Christadelphian Chapel (7.3 miles)
  • 31st Street Baptist Church (7.4 miles)
  • Tikvat Israel Congregation (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Main Street Station (6.8 miles)
  • GRTC Pulse - Convention Center (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema Cafe (7.1 miles)

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