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Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

2400 Gaskins Rd., Richmond, VA 23238

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Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Our experience with Commonwealth Senior Living

Compared to similar places we saw I would rate Commonwealth as 5 starts as some places were just not appealing at all. Overall however I would say our experience was a 4.5. We were happy with the size of the room, the cleanliness of the place and the care of mom. The office staff was exceptionally good and most of the care staff as well. We visited at all times of the day and evening and the care seemed to be consistent. Mom chose not to participate in the activities so we don't have much to comment on those but there appeared to be plenty there she could have taken advantage of. The food was probably the least impressive of the areas to rate. We would probably give that a 3. It seemed to consist of lots of cafeteria style canned food that was average but not very appealing. There were times we felt she could have used more help with feeding than she got. I don't know if it was a function of them being busy or just not going the extra mile. We realize there is limited time with every resident and mom didn't always make it easy by being a picky eater or just refusing food frequently. We would have appreciated more of a heads up that hospice would have been useful and possibly improved her care and pain management toward the end. We would recommend the facility to others looking for care for a family member.

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Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

About the facility

Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End in Richmond, VA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

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Amenities

at Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Bath Tubs

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Holiday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Wine Tasting
  • Day Trips and Outings

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for Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

7.5 out of 10
Review Score15 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.6
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Care Services
3.8
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
3.5

A Place for Mom has scored Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End with 7.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 3/25/26

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Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 25, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our experience with Commonwealth Senior Living

Compared to similar places we saw I would rate Commonwealth as 5 starts as some places were just not appealing at all. Overall however I would say our experience was a 4.5. We were happy with the size of the room, the cleanliness of the place and the care of mom. The office staff was exceptionally good and most of the care staff as well. We visited at all times of the day and evening and the care seemed to be consistent. Mom chose not to participate in the activities so we don't have much to comment on those but there appeared to be plenty there she could have taken advantage of. The food was probably the least impressive of the areas to rate. We would probably give that a 3. It seemed to consist of lots of cafeteria style canned food that was average but not very appealing. There were times we felt she could have used more help with feeding than she got. I don't know if it was a function of them being busy or just not going the extra mile. We realize there is limited time with every resident and mom didn't always make it easy by being a picky eater or just refusing food frequently. We would have appreciated more of a heads up that hospice would have been useful and possibly improved her care and pain management toward the end. We would recommend the facility to others looking for care for a family member.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 20, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Highly recommend this wonderful place that has a feeling of home.

The staff that I have had contact with are very good, efficient, and caring. The facility is very clean. Room cleaners could do better re: floors walls . Kitchen staff generally have really good well balanced meals. I do think the weekend coverage is a little bit less than desired.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 26, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Great Place

My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are disappointed that we learned the activities director has left the staff and she was one of the major reasons why we chose the community in the first place. Hopefully, they will get someone as dynamic as the previous one. We would recommend this community if asked.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 23, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Father in Law is Doing Fantastic in This Community

We are very pleased with my father in law move to this community. He is doing fantastic, and everything is working out very well. We know he is safe, and in a good facility. They have a good staff. They are good with their communication, and providing him with good care. When we visit the community, and his room are well maintained. The experience is going well for us in this community, and I would recommend it.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

April 20, 2017

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

I had a pretty decent tour of this community. Everything went well for the most. The community from what I saw looked decent. The staff was kind, and friendly. There were many factors that played into where to move my father too. This wasn't the right fit for him, and his needs.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

March 7, 2017

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

I was not impressed with this community when I had taken my tour for my mother. The entire building felt very cold and did not have a home feeling I would want for her to live in. I felt like I was walking on a cruise ship or checking into a hotel it just was not the right fit for her.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

February 19, 2017

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

This facility was nice. One associate I met there seemed excellent in her care of the Memory folks. [Removed] could transition to Memory Care if necessary. Parking outside was inefficient. They had a lot of family functions going on, although great for some, not necessarily for [Removed]. It seemed like she could become isolated again there. The room was very nice, only one left. The pricing was as high as Brookdale. Scheduled an assessment for 2/17. Haven't heard back from Jamie yet on the rating.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 27, 2016

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

The Staff Show Great Characteristics

My mom is settling in for the second time, she had to leave for a month. However the community is a smaller venue which fits my moms needs. The carpet in the new wing gets tough for her at times, she uses a wheelchair. My mom enjoys the meals and its selections. The personnel are concerned, compassionate and attentive. They are not just there for a paycheck, we really like the staff. The residents are all friendly too.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 1, 2016

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Good Respite Stay

My husband had a good respite stay experience here at this community. It is a nice community, and they did a good job caring for him and his needs. I was pleased with all they did for us. It was a good experience for him, and I knew he was in good hands. This is a lovely community.

DEBRA A ALLAN

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 8, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Great place

My mother in law is doing great there The people are very friendly and try and make it like home for everyone , They have helped us help her with everything

Family Member of Resident

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 21, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Much Improvement Since Commonwealth Took Over

Since Commonwealth Assisted Living took over this community at the end of April 2015 the improvements have been amazing! They increased care staff, added another LPN, brought in a real chef and began serving fresh food. They added more housekeeping and have administrative staff on site seven days a week. My mom is so happy with the improvements as are her table mates. We highly recommend this community to anyone looking for help in caring for their loved one.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 27, 2015

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Friendly, professional staff

Our experience with Commonwealth Assisted Living was a good one, overall! The staff here does an excellent job looking after the residents. They are friendly, professional, and very polite! Really the only issue we had is that Mom feels that the other residents here are "too old".

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 9, 2015

2.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
2.5
Value for Cost
2.5
Care Services
2.5
Activities
2.5

Need more staff in the evening and during the night

***There are not enough staff from 7pm to 7am. **Bells and calls for help at night are unanswered. Have complained. Staff is friendly and caring to the residents.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Industry reviewer

April 9, 2015

0.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
0.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
0.5

Residents on their own

Residents need companions or aides for 7pm to 7am due to staffing issues with the level of care for certain residents. The residents calls for help or bells will not be responded to quickly if any during these hours due to aides assisting in giving showers and putting to bed making the the aides unavailable for any other resident in the community as there are no nurses or lpns present on site during these hours. There is no management during these hours only two aides or three and one must pass meds to the entire community. This was the case a month ago need to verify yourself that it is not the case if you are considering

A Place For Mom Customer

Memory Care

Toured community

December 29, 2012

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Nice property - similar in size to current location but newer and nicer interior. All the rooms are the same size (studio) - Met with director who was very helpful.

Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

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Tips for evaluating your community options.

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know Virginia’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Virginia’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End

  • Call (804) 965-2155 to reach a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End.

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