Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield serves people aged 55 and older and sits on a campus that provides several types of care, so people can stay even as their needs change, and you can see it's set up with independent living, assisted living, memory care, personal care, and respite care, which gives residents options if they want to downsize or need more help as time goes on, and the place stays pet-friendly, allowing small cats and dogs, so people don't have to part with their animals if they move in. The community manages care for those needing support with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, toileting, and medication, and there's always staff and nurses on-site, 24 hours a day, with a doctor available on call, and the building is set up both for privacy, with private and semi-private rooms, and for social things, with indoor and outdoor gathering areas, an elegant dining room, cozy fireplaces, and a wine bistro where residents can share meals or relax. Meals come from fresh, local food in a farm-to-table program and you can have them in a restaurant-style dining room, by room service, or anytime someone gets hungry, plus dietary needs like gluten-free, no or low sugar, and low sodium can be met, and the kitchen works to prepare nutritious food with flexibility for each person.
The community pays a lot of attention to people with memory problems, as their Sweet Memories™ Program is an award-winning part of the care here and is built for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, so there's a separate memory care building with secure doors and bracelets that ring alarms if someone tries to leave, and the staff there get specialized training for handling wandering, elopement, self-harm, or aggressive behavior, all with an eye to keeping folks as safe as possible. Residents in memory care also get special activities through things like SingFit music therapy, MyndVR virtual reality experiences, and reminiscence programs meant to bring out positive memories and engagement.
Daily life here means access to social activities, classes, and trips, with a full-time activities director who plans options like yoga, stretching, art, brain fitness, trivia, Wii Bowling, outings, and gardening, so people can stay as busy as they'd like, and the place provides both indoor and outdoor spaces with landscaped gardens and patios available anytime. Transportation is included for appointments or outings, and there's a full list of services available through VirginiaNavigator and other resource networks, which can point to thousands of local and national programs when residents or their families need more support.
People who need more help with health have options for diabetic care, help with incontinence, speech and physical therapy, and occupational therapy, and there are medication reminders, individualized care plans, and an emergency response system installed for added peace of mind. The staff also can manage difficult behaviors, including self-destructive or aggressive acts, and will work with families to see if the setting fits the needs of each person. Caregivers focus on helping residents live as independently as possible and will let them do things on their own if that's doable.
Rooms come as private suites or companion-style with private baths, and monthly prices run about $6,720 for studios and $5,520 for semi-private rooms, with no big entrance fee. Housekeeping, linen service, and 24-hour building security are included, and there's Wi-Fi throughout for those who want to stay connected. The community offers short-term stays as well, for people who need a break between leaving a hospital and going home, or while a caregiver takes time away. Overall, Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield gives seniors several levels of care, social opportunities, safety systems, and a choice of activities, so people who move in can settle into a place that tries to balance comfort, support, and independence as well as possible, given each resident's needs.
