1550 Pantops Mountain, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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Anonymous
Child of resident/client
Pleasant Experience
Food was good. You have different choices for each meal and if you don't care for what is on the menu, you can order something different. Staff was very pleasant and helpful always. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Read all reviewsCommonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
Quality assistance plus the freedom to enjoy life on your terms — Commonwealth hears you out. Their community blends top class service and amenities with a robust recreational lifestyle, and their community’s innovative, home-like design provides space for residents to connect and socialize. Well-appointed services encourage engagement in individual interests, passion, and purpose, all within the safety net of this secured senior living community.
This intimate community combines charm and personalized care with all the warm comforts of home. With on-site, caring staff available day in and day out, residents appreciate impeccable services and amenities such as scheduled transportation, personal laundry service, and weekly housekeeping. Medical services include specialized memory care, diabetic care, and incontinence care and management. They also have on-site healthcare and therapy for added safety and convenience.
Their elegant restaurant-style dining area offers unbeatable service and mouth-watering menu items, with three freshly-prepared, nutritious meals served three times each day. Plus, they offer special dietary menus planned by a registered dietician. Lavish lounge areas, a fireside living room, serene gardens and walking paths, and senior-centered fitness center are just a few desirable amenities most loved by residents.
The community offers a wide range of inspired programs and activities that...
Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
8.6 out of 10 Review Score48 reviews | 9.6 out of 10 Review Score65 reviews | 9.1 out of 10 Review Score42 reviews | 8.6 out of 10 Review Score23 reviews |
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Active promotion No | Active promotion
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Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care |
for Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
A Place for Mom has scored Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville has 48 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
July 1, 2026
Food was good. You have different choices for each meal and if you don't care for what is on the menu, you can order something different. Staff was very pleasant and helpful always. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 6, 2026
Outstanding food often offered seconds. The most disappointing thing about the Commonwealth was the lack of knowledge the staff had about how to deal with my husband's disease. Lewy's Body's Dementia with Parkinsons. I was constantly having to educate the staff about his hallucinations and paranoia.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 17, 2026
sales staff were very helpful and responsive for determining appropriate care needed.
Robert P
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 16, 2026
All of the above is great at Commonwealth senior living. I have no experience with the memory care level there so I can't comment. I'd give the independent and assisted living levels a five. A really friendly staff, good general care, lots of activities and transportation services provided, adequate apartment sizes. Good cleanliness, really nice dining room rooms, sparkly clean though I've heard the food is a little bland.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 27, 2026
As far as the Cleanliness, I have visited at times and the urine odor is so overwhelming. I feel they could improve in cleaning my brother's room better. The staff are usually friendly, but they have had situations where they had agency nurses who are not very involved, but socializing. There is a break down in communications, which is on going. Administrative staff--I have no idea who they are. I could pass them in the facility and there is no greeting or "Hi". Quality of care, to me has decreased. Luckily, my brother is able to dress himself and go to the bathroom and is alert. With the lack of communications and not knowing the managerial staff, I will address things with the nurse ( who may be agency) and the "ball is dropped"...no responsibility. Food has been fair to good. I have eaten there several times. Most of the dietary staff are accommodating and friendly. Activities have been adequate as my brother will tell me when he does attend Activities. Value for the money--billing has been better since I addressed my brother's improvement. Initially, they charged by brother as a "total care", and it took some time to have his level be changed from a "4" to a "2". There was "no way" of having my brother refunded.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 16, 2025
I would give each category a 5! We all love Commonwealth and are so happy that we chose it for our mom. It's clean and feels safe. Everyone is very kind.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 2, 2025
Good in the beginning...then months ago key personnel like Executive Director, Director of Nursing, Marketing Director all left! We placed our loved ones in another facility...it has really gone down hill! Suggest the state go in unannounced and does an evaluation of their memory care!! PLEASE...DO NOT RECOMMEND that place to any others!
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 15, 2025
My husband, the resident said it best..."It's relaxing." " I always have something to do." The staff is friendly and patient with the residents. The ratio of staff to residents is excellent, always. I would happily recommend Commonwealth Senior Living to anyone needing placement for a memory care family member. The small community provides caring individual attention and activities. The dining room is calm and quiet, with seconds and thirds happily served. Last night, my loved one drank four bowls of the butternut squash soup! [name removed], activity leader in memory care is always cheerful! She brings a smile to my loved one throughout the day!
DBM
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 1, 2025
The staff at Commonwealth was very helpful when we moved my mom into memory care. They provide a welcoming, safe and engaging environment with a variety of activities for residents. They interviewed our family to understand my mom's life story and her unique interests.
Robert
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 14, 2025
There's no large buy in fee, the apartments rent month-to-month. The staff is really nice there as well as all the tenants I've met. Everything except the laundry fee is included in the monthly fee, including two meals a day for independent living, and three meals for assisted-living. The facility is always clean and bright.
EHW
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 23, 2025
I thank[name removed] so much for helping me and guiding me. Commonwealth has been the best thing for my brother. When he initiated came to Commonwealth, he was dependent on staff in getting out of bed and assistance with his incontinence care. He is now able to get out of bed and transfer to his wheelchair by himself. He is wearing pull ups instead of briefs for his incontinence care and is able to take himself to the bathroom. His walking and ambulation have improved significantly as in physical therapy stated that he can walk the length of a football field compared to a room. He enjoys the food and is eating well and has gained about 15 to 20 pounds, which has been a beneficial weight gain. I can't say enough with my brother's improvement. This has been a true blessing!
Jeff C
Independent LivingResident/client
March 27, 2025
I like just about everything about the facility. The staff at all levels is extremely friendly and competent. The residents are also very cordial and welcoming. I wish they had gym facilities. The cost is very reasonable. The food is mediocre. I would recommend CSL for any prospective residents.
BSG
Assisted LivingResident/client
July 31, 2023
It just felt right. The little balcony in my apt is perfect for my outdoor plants and it's a nice size apartment. It's good for the most part. My apt is the big thing for me, and making lots of new friends!! A Place for Mom was a huge help -- making appointments for me! I visited 9 places in all which was a most interesting exercise.
Chris Y
Independent LivingToured community
November 8, 2022
The care seemed very nice. Very very friendly staff and went out of their way to try to help my dad and I. Just it really came down to the price of cost
Anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
September 23, 2022
I toured this community and was not impressed. The overall appearance was not great. It just didn't feel fresh and seems to need updated.
M L
Assisted LivingToured community
May 19, 2022
This tour review was okay. I wanted my loved one to be as close to me as possible to make sure that I was able to get to her easily and this community would not have allowed that.
Richard
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 29, 2022
The staff members at Commonwealth are super friendly, at times they do see understaffed but the staff they do have there do a great job. The care services are very good, our loved one has actually improved since moving there. The community is always clean and they always have someone there picking up things. The rooms are really nice with tall ceiling, very open and have plenty of storage. Overall the meals look pretty good, the assisted living side seems more like going to a restaurant whereas for the memory care side they bring the meals to the residents. However it is to be expected and they seem good. Based on the activities board it seems like they have good things going on. They take little day trips - recently some of the residents on the memory care side went out to get ice cream. They have little music concerts, a TV lounge, and different memory care activities and games.
Frank
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 20, 2021
They genuinely care, and they've proved it. During the Covid outbreak when my mom was there, I watched the administrators work excessive hours to fill in the holes and to also help out their staff. The facility itself is good, and there is plenty of room for the residents to move around. The activities are great. I've been in the healthcare field for 30 years and was very impressed with this place. My mother passed away there, and what they did for her and my family was above and beyond. I have absolutely no regrets about sending her there.
anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
November 10, 2021
Commonwealth's location was very convenient for me. But the facility was a little more dated. The cabinetry was dated, and the bathrooms didn't have good shower access.
Diane S
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 20, 2021
We chose Commonwealth because of the convenient location, we liked the size of the facility, and it was very clean. Staff were also super friendly and the price was pretty reasonable as well. They have a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment it is great for what they need. I would absolutely recommend to others looking.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
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