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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlottesville, VA
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlottesville, VA
1550 Pantops Mountain Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22911 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

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At 1550 Pantops Mountain Place in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Commonwealth Senior Living operates a 93-bed memory care and assisted living community under the direction of administrator Lisa Baker. The facility is a voluntary nonprofit organization owned by Anna Buchanan and accepts Medicare and private-pay residents. The facility has earned Best Memory Care recognition from U.S. News & World Report (2022) and Top Retirement Communities designation from Virginia Living Magazine (2022).

Three-story suite-style housing provides private and companion unit options. Current occupancy stands at 63%, trailing the Virginia state average of 85.7%. Monthly rates begin at $4,217.

The community emphasizes memory care and cognitive wellness through signature programming: Sweet Memories serves residents with memory impairment; Farm to Table highlights locally sourced meals; Brain Health University delivers cognitive stimulation; Live Well addresses physical and emotional wellness; Artisans in Residence connects residents with local artists; and Legacy Stories preserves individual life narratives.

On-site amenities span 24-hour emergency call systems, farm-to-table dining, landscaped grounds, pet accommodations (cats and dogs under 25 pounds), housekeeping, linen services, short-term respite stays, and travel programming. All residents benefit from 24-hour staffing with specialized training.

Daily nursing care totals 6 hours 2 minutes per resident; representing 26% above the Virginia average of 4 hours 47 minutes and ranking 10th of 85 state facilities. Weekend coverage reaches 5 hours 11 minutes daily per resident, 59% above the state average of 3 hours 16 minutes.

The overall CMS rating is 5 stars, 30.9% above Virginia average. Health inspection rating: 5 stars, 19.4% above state average. Staffing rating: 5 stars, 38.5% above state average. Quality measures: 5 stars, 25% above state average.

The inspection record since 2009 spans 21 inspections documenting 28 deficiencies; 13% below the Virginia average. The facility has fielded 12 complaint investigations, 71% above the state average, though recent complaints resulted in no substantiated violations.

The March 6, 2025, license renewal identified 1 deficiency.

Earlier inspections revealed medication administration lapses, staff conduct concerns, documentation shortfalls, and staffing documentation gaps. Background check compliance violations appeared across multiple inspection cycles. A monitoring visit in September 2022 documented failure to conduct required facility rounds on a memory care resident and falsification of round logs. Several complaints investigating resident care, staffing, administration, and billing allegations were unsubstantiated.

Recent investigations note improvement, with no substantiated deficiencies in 2025 complaint reviews. No federal penalties or payment denials have been issued.

The facility serves memory care and assisted living residents seeking high staffing resources and nonprofit governance in a hospital-proximate location.

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Bed community size
93-bed community Rank #174 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th 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: 36 / 100 Rank #256 / 435Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th out of 435 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
63%
Rank #198 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th 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
59 / 93
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Awards

Best Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2022
Top Retirement Communities by Virginia Living Magazine for 2022

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 28, 2027
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is administered by Lisa Baker.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Stays

Contact Information

Business Hours, Seven days week

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Call System
Outings
Housekeeping
Dining
Garden
Patio
Pet Friendly
Private: Variety Of Suites And Floor Plans

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,217 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 2009 · 17 years of data 28 deficiencies 12 complaints 21 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 2009 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (22% above)
• Total complaints (71% above)
• Complaints per year (75% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (19% 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. 2832 This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 13% better

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. 2114 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Virginia average (21 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 119 This facility has 22% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 22% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 52%64% This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (52% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 12% better

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. 127 This facility has 71% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2009. 0.70.4 This facility has 75% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. VA avg 0.4).↑ 75% worse
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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Charlottesville's city center to Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.51 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

Is Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville in a walkable area?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville's license expires on March 28, 2027.

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

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville's occupancy is 63%.

Are pets allowed at Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville?

Yes, Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville?

Lisa Baker is the administrator of Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville.

How many beds does Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville have?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville has 93 beds.

Has Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville had any deficiencies?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville has had 28 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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