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Community Senior Living at Churchland House is a vibrant community in Portsmouth that provides seniors with a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle, promotes good health and well-being, and offers a sense of safety and belonging. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors, leading to a purposeful life experience during their golden years.
Commonwealth Senior Living prides itself on its signature programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. These programs include Sweet Memories for residents with memory impairment, Farm to Table for locally sourced and healthy meals, Brain Health University for cognitive stimulation, Live Well for physical and emotional wellness, Artisans in Residence for local artist engagement, and Legacy Stories for preserving life stories. These programs showcase Commonwealth Senior Living’s dedication to providing enjoyable and valuable experiences for residents.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House is administrated by Mr. Luke Peterson.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 32 | This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (38 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 19% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 7.6 | 6.4 | This facility has 19% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7.6 vs. VA avg 6.4).↑ 19% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 17% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.7 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 17% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 14 | 14 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Virginia average (14 vs. VA avg 14).— At avg |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 13 | 9 | This facility has 44% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 93% | 64% | This facility has 29 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (93% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 29% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Virginia average (7 vs. VA avg 7).— At avg |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.4 | 1.4 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Virginia average (1.4 vs. VA avg 1.4).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 14, 2025, identified deficiencies related to delayed staff response to resident needs and medication administration not following physician instructions. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues primarily involving individualized service plans, medication management, staff qualifications, and communication among care staff. Several complaint investigations were substantiated in part, including failures to provide required personal care and timely discharge documentation, while most complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as violation notices were issued, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with resident care and documentation, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Companion Suites
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portsmouth's city center to Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.32 miles to nearest hospital (The COVE - Center of Veterinary Expertise)
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House is located in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Autumn Care of Portsmouth |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Portsmouth (Midtown) | 105 | Yes | 72 | Private Rooms / Companion Suites | - | 90.5% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Portsmouth (West Norfolk Road) | 80 | No | 15 | Private Rooms / Companion Suites | Mr. Luke Peterson | 87.5% | 14 | 92.9% | 7 | 38 | 2.7 |
| Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Portsmouth (Bon Secours Way) | 75 | Yes | 69 | Private Rooms / Companion Suites | Rachel Ford | 56.0% | 24 | 79.2% | 11 | 100 | 4.2 |
| Mayfair House Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Portsmouth (Park View) | 55 | No | 84 | Private Rooms / Companion Suites | Tina Botdorf | 47.3% | 12 | 91.7% | 4 | 52 | 4.3 |
| Emily Green Shores Assisted |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Portsmouth (Midtown) | 39 | No | 13 | Private Rooms / Companion Suites | Ms. Veronica Drewery | 53.8% | 14 | 78.6% | 8 | 25 | 1.8 |
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House is in the West Norfolk Road neighborhood of Portsmouth.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to VA state health department records, Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House's license expires on February 9, 2026.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House's occupancy is 88%.
Mr. Luke Peterson is the administrator of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House has 80 beds.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House has had 14 recently reported deficiencies.
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