Quality of care and staff professionalism
The staff is consistently praised for their professionalism, caring nature, and willingness to go above and beyond for residents and their families.
Care & staff
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine is an Assisted Living Home in Virginia
Commonwealth Senior Living at… is an Assisted Living Home in Virginia
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine is an Assisted Living Home in Virginia
Commonwealth Senior Living at… is an Assisted Living Home in Virginia
Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine offers a distinguished option in the realm of residential senior living. Their commitment to providing exemplary assisted living and memory care services is underscored by a unique Southern charm. Established in 1896, this facility boasts a rich tradition of supporting seniors through various assisted living levels of care.
Their unwavering dedication to seniors is evident with 24-hour on-site caregivers. The home’s diverse menu options promise an elevated dining experience. The community is equipped with modern amenities such as a 24-hour emergency call system, ensuring residents’ safety and peace of mind. Engaging programs are also offered, providing seniors with meaningful activities, social opportunities, and enriching excursions. For those seeking short-term respite care, the facility is equipped to provide the necessary support.
What families are saying
Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing
The facility is noted for its cleanliness and the high quality of care provided to residents, contributing to a positive experience for visitors and residents alike.
Quality of life
Care & staff
Cleanliness
Mobility support and physical accessibility
There are concerns about room sizes and compliance with ADA standards, indicating potential issues with accessibility and space adequacy for some residents.
Mobility
Home Information
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
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Senior Community!
Connect, laugh, and explore — all from the comfort of your home.
Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
Get hands-on guidance for Zoom, email, or smartphones — no judgment, no stress.
Guides for Better Senior Living
From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)
VA Medicaid CCC Plus
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- VA Specifics: Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
- Services: 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)
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
- Services: 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)
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Virginia Energy Assistance Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VA Specifics: Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Virginia SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- VA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
- Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Virginia SFMNP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- VA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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VA Medicaid CCC Plus
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
VA Respite Grant
Virginia Respite Care Grant Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$40,000 (individual).
- VA Specifics:Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
Virginia Adult Services (AS)
Adult Services Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics:Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)
Auxiliary Grant Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics:Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
Virginia Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Virginia Energy Assistance Program
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VA Specifics:Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Virginia SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- VA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Virginia Property Tax Relief
Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Virginia SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- VA Specifics:Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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