★★★★★
PositiveOur family's experience
It is a nice place, always clean and the staff for the most part are wonderful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
4916 W Norfolk Rd, Portsmouth, VA
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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About Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
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4.5 out of 5 from 32 reviews
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★★★★★
CriticalGreat Until It Wasn't
The staff was very nice. The facility is lovely. The room size was nice and Dad even shared a "double" with a roommate. Some rooms smell like urine. My Dad loved the food as much as he could since it wasn't my mom's cooking. My Dad probably needed a nursing home, at the end. Bed sores got very bad and he would not change positions for long. The care team let him dictate whether or not he moved based on his mood. They sometimes wouldn't change him, if he didn't "feel" wet. But he should have changed position ever…
★★★★★
CriticalWould not recommend
The facility is in poor condition and needs modernization. Roaches were apparent on multiple occasions. Communication on mom's condition was poor. Health records / issues were not updated properly or consistently. Mom's care plan was changed without discussing it with me and her charges were increased. I was promised by management i would be refunded the difference but never was. Mom passed away on [date removed] and her room was cleaned out completely by [date removed] and i was promised a refund for the remaining…
★★★★★
PositiveWould recommend.
I highly recommend them in all categories. My husband has been there over a year and he receives wonderful care.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
I was really impressed with: my elderly aunt was in hospice, but was a huge lover of nature and wildlife. Despite being in hospice and having dementia, staff at Churchland house brought her to a local park the day before she passed, and also on outings for ice cream and other activities that she had not done in years. I had transferred her from a facility out of state where I feel like she was warehouse and it was such a blessing that she was able to go outside and have a private room and such personalized care. Bo…
★★★★★
PositiveVery nice place
Commonwealth Senior Living is a very nice place. Even though my loved one would rather be at home, he has adjusted here.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Commonwealth Senior Living
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- August 14, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Anytime Dining
- No Sugar
- Special Dining Programs
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Guest Meals
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- Art Classes
- Intergenerational Programs
- Gardening Club
- Trivia Games
- Activities Off-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Light Therapy Programs
- Community Service Programs
- Activities On-site
- Holiday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- Karaoke
- Happy Hour
- Live Well Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Day Trips and Outings
- Dances
- Birthday Parties
- BBQs or Picnics
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Cooking Classes
- Live Musical Performances
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Pet-focused Programs
Outdoor spaces
- TV Lounge
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
Apartment & room features
- Bath Tubs
- Handicap Accessible
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 14, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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