Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlottesville, VA

CMS overall rating

1550 Pantops Mountain Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22911 View map

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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville

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.

Facility Direct Line (434) 977-4094

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

6h 2m per day

vs avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 14m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	48m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	4h 46m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	19m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	53m per day

Capacity and availability

72 days

93-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 36 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

63%

Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%

Occupied beds

59 / 93

Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Best Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2022

Top Retirement Communities by Virginia Living Magazine for 2022

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMarch 28, 2027

QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is administered by Lisa Baker.

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Stays

Business Hours, Seven days week

Pets Allowed

HousekeepingYes

Linen ServiceYes

24-Hour Emergency Call System

Assistance With Toileting

Award-Winning Sweet Memories™ Program

Companion Living: Variety Of Suites And Floor Plans

Trips

& Social Programs

Daily Housekeeping And Weekly Linen Services

Farm-To-Table Dining

Landscaped Garden & Patio

Pet Friendly (Cats And Dogs Under 25 Lbs)

Private & Companion Suites Available

Private: Variety Of Suites And Floor Plans

Short-Term Respite Stays

Specially Trained Associates On Site 24/7

Travel The World Program

Weekly Housekeeping Linens

Starting Price$4,217 per month

Since 2009 · 17 years of data 28 deficiencies 12 complaints 21 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection November 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	28	32	This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 13% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2009.	1.6	1.9	This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. VA avg 1.9).↓ 16% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.3	2.3	This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 43% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	21	14	This facility has 50% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 50% worse
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	11	9	This facility has 22% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 22% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	52%	64%	This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (52% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 12% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	12	7	This facility has 71% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2009.	0.7	0.4	This facility has 75% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. VA avg 0.4).↑ 75% worse

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

The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 found no deficiencies and did not substantiate complaints related to personnel, resident care, or related services.
The facility had multiple violations between 2022 and 2024 including employing a staff member with a barrier crime conviction, medication administration errors, and failure to maintain infection control and documentation.
Complaint investigations from May to July 2025 repeatedly found no evidence to support allegations in staffing, resident care, and personnel, showing a trend of unsubstantiated complaints despite prior compliance issues.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Mar 2023

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

5.33

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

16 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 7 years)

Environmental moderate citation Mar 09, 2023

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 09, 2023

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 09, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 09, 2023

Corrected

Total staff 130

Employees 108

Contractors 22

Staff to resident ratio 3.33 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 42

Average shift 7.6 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,517

Nursing staff breakdown

7.9 hours

8.4 hours

7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

4,617 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Other Physician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	67	0	67	14,217	92	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	19	0	19	3,989	92	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	3,432	92	100%	8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	1,319	78	85%	7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	840	62	67%	8
Medical Director	1	1	2	641	50	54%	12.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	613	64	70%	5.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	562	64	70%	8.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	536	67	73%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	529	68	74%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	512	64	70%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	487	66	72%	7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	467	63	68%	7.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	418	52	57%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	389	64	70%	5.8
Feeding Assistant	0	1	1	273	34	37%	8
Other Physician	0	1	1	256	43	47%	6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	36	7	8%	5.1

67 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

19 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 85%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 67%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 54%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 70%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 70%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 73%

1 Administrator

% of Days 74%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 72%

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 68%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 57%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 70%

1 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 37%

1 Other Physician

% of Days 47%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 8%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 12.4

22% worse than State average

State average: 10.1

Functional decline score 19.9

In line with State average

State average: 19.7

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.1%

34% better than State average

State average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 23.2%

17% worse than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.3%

12% worse than State average

State average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury 9.1%

151% worse than State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.7%

24% worse than State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.6%

68% worse than State average

State average: 1.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 12.1%

107% worse than State average

State average: 5.9%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 14.9%

Antipsychotic Use 9.1%

29% better than State average

State average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

10% better than State average

State average: 91.3%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than State average

State average: 94.0%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

33% better than State average

State average: 74.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

22% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

36% better than State average

State average: 73.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Total residents 39

Medicare

17.9% of residents

Private pay or other

82.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 94.0% ↑ 13.5pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$33.7M ↑ ~$238.1K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $17.5M ↑ ~$479.7K vs 2023

Operating Margin -414.2% ↑ 45.6pp vs 2023

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	87.7%	82.4%	76.0%	78.1%	78.6%	78.5%	82.7%	78.6%	73.7%	64.3%	70.2%	80.5%	94.0%
Beds	104	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	93
Net Income	-$978,869	$5,018,181	$6,613,820	-$520,472	-$2,066,667	-$2,901,790	$4,438,546	$1,594,738	$2,671,764	$18,389,073	-$7,283,028	$7,883,158	$13,677,751
Gross Revenue	$4,317,278	$4,519,015	$4,912,659	$5,174,341	$5,520,536	$5,520,536	$6,301,880	$5,955,793	$5,706,727	$5,141,262	$5,997,209	$7,378,230	$8,133,600
Operating Expenses	$25,486,849	$25,437,297	$26,134,285	$30,320,148	$32,368,825	$33,203,948	$35,327,147	$37,362,634	$36,887,504	$37,263,270	$38,204,014	$41,304,893	$41,822,150
Net Patient Income	-$21,169,571	-$20,918,282	-$21,221,626	-$25,145,807	-$26,848,289	-$27,683,412	-$29,025,267	-$31,406,841	-$31,180,777	-$32,122,008	-$32,206,805	-$33,926,663	-$33,688,550
Net Patient Revenue	$4,317,278	$4,519,015	$4,912,659	$5,174,341	$5,520,536	$5,520,536	$6,301,880	$5,955,793	$5,706,727	$5,141,262	$5,997,209	$7,378,230	$8,133,600
Payroll Costs	$10,508,836	$10,474,112	$10,536,172	$11,877,516	$12,398,561	$12,395,052	$13,806,339	$14,829,511	$15,215,936	$14,797,288	$15,777,597	$17,005,741	$17,485,488
Operating Margin %	-490.4%	-462.9%	-432.0%	-486.0%	-486.3%	-501.5%	-460.6%	-527.3%	-546.4%	-624.8%	-537.0%	-459.8%	-414.2%
Medicare %	3.2%	3.0%	2.8%	3.4%	3.9%	5.9%	6.2%	4.9%	5.5%	2.0%	3.3%	5.6%	7.3%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	96.8%	97.0%	97.2%	96.6%	96.1%	94.1%	93.8%	95.1%	94.5%	98.0%	96.7%	94.4%	92.7%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$129	$138	$162	$167	$176	$177	$192	$190	$194	$201	$215	$230	$254
Cost/Day	$764	$776	$864	$976	$1,033	$1,063	$1,074	$1,194	$1,254	$1,458	$1,368	$1,289	$1,307
Avg Length of Stay	76.5 days	53.0 days	10.1 days	27.7 days	24.7 days	21.1 days	18.6 days	18.2 days	71.1 days	131.7 days	99.5 days	76.9 days	72.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$8.1M

Net patient income

-$33.7M

Nonprofit Other Nonprofit

Net patient revenue

$8.1M

Net patient income

-$33.7M

Other income

$47.4M

Payroll costs

$17.5M 215% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$24.3M

Total costs

$41.8M

What does this home offer?

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (54% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 9 - 10 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%

Private pay 54%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 43%

Private pay 57%

2.2 miles from city center 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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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%.

Does Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is registered as a non-profit in VA.

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 recent deficiencies?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville has had 21 recently reported deficiencies.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

67 Certified Nursing Assistant

19 Registered Nurse

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Medical Director

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Dietitian

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

2 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Qualified Social Worker

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Feeding Assistant

1 Other Physician

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Family Member Group

CCRC

Active Family Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

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