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Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norfolk, VA
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Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norfolk, VA
7211 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine is a multi-level senior care community in Norfolk, Virginia, providing assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay. Serving 71 residents with an 88-bed capacity, the community is currently operating at 81% occupancy. Managed by Patrice Cherry under the Commonwealth Senior Living brand, the monthly rates start at approximately $4,050.

This location has earned various regional and state accolades, such as being named the Best Assisted Living in Norfolk for 2021 and the Best Memory Care in Norfolk and Hampton for 2022. Additionally, it was recognized as one of the Top Retirement Communities for 2025 by Virginia Living Magazine, highlighting a consistent dedication to quality programming and a resident-centered approach to care.

In terms of regulatory history, the community has undergone 10 inspections, each resulting in violations, a 100% violation rate higher than the Virginia average of 64.3%. Additionally, the total number of deficiencies is 37, which is slightly above the state average of 32. The most recent inspection in July 2025 identified a significant safety concern involving unsecured doors and resident elopement. Previous reports have also cited recurring issues with medication management, documentation, and resident supervision. While no complaint investigations were substantiated in these records and no fines were issued, families are still encouraged to ask about the specific corrective measures implemented following the elopement report.

An active daily lifestyle featuring farm-to-table meals prepared by chefs, a “Travel the World” enrichment program, and regular social outings is provided. The environment is also pet-friendly for cats and dogs weighing under 25 pounds. Private and companion suites, with daily housekeeping and weekly linen services, are also provided. Specialized associates are available at all hours, and the professional care team includes licensed nurses and CNAs accessible 24 hours a day.

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine is well-suited for older adults seeking a vibrant social atmosphere alongside structured support, as well as for families looking for memory care with established regional prestige. While the dining program and award history are impressive highlights, interested families should consider the recent inspection findings.

Facility Direct Line (757) 440-7400
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Bed community size
88-bed community Rank #189 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 365 homes in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #222 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 222nd out of 446 homes in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
81%
Rank #104 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 297 homes in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
71 / 88
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Awards

Best Assisted Living in Norfolk, Virginia for 2021
Best Memory Care in Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia for 2022
Top Retirement Communities by Virginia Living Magazine for 2025.

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 4, 2027

Ownership & Operating Entity

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine is administered by Patrice Cherry.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Stays

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Emergency Call System
Farm-To-Table Dining
Daily Housekeeping And Weekly Linen Services
Pet Friendly (Cats And Dogs Under 25 Lbs)
Private & Companion Suites Available
Short-Term Respite Stays
Specially Trained Associates On Site 24/7
Travel The World Program
Weekly Housekeeping Linens
ActivitiesDaily activities, trips, and social programs

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,050 per month

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 37 deficiencies 1 complaint 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (61% above)
• Inspections with violations (11% above)
• Inspection violation rate (56% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (86% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3732 This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (37 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 16% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.72.3 This facility has 61% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.7 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 61% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1014 This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (10 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 109 This facility has 11% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 11% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 100%64% This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (100% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 36% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 17 This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.21.4 This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 86% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 9, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies for unsecured doors and inadequate supervision, resulting in a resident elopement with serious cognitive impairment.
  • February 4, 2025 renewal identified 6 deficiencies including medication labeling errors, incomplete resident orientation, and expired elevator inspection certificate.
  • January 16, 2024 renewal cited 7 deficiencies including medication errors, incomplete service plans, and employing staff with barrier crimes, alongside staff conduct violations.
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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norfolk's city center to Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine is located in NORFOLK, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

Is Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine in a walkable area?

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine's license expires on March 4, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine?

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine's occupancy is 81%.

Does Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine on this page.

Are pets allowed at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine?

No, Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine?

Patrice Cherry is the administrator of Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine.

How many beds does Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine have?

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine has 88 beds.

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