Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bon Air, Virginia. The facility provides both assisted living and a specialized memory care program, Sweet Memories, to support residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The single-story design enhances accessibility for residents. Services include 24-hour resident care staff, personalized and customized care plans, and coordination with healthcare providers for the management of complex health needs. The community is able to assist with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medical support services at the facility range from medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory and non-ambulatory care, to high acuity care and podiatry. The facility also accepts residents with psychiatric issues and provides appropriate care and supervision.
Residents have access to physical and speech therapy, as well as fitness programs and yoga. The campus offers both indoor and outdoor walking paths to support mobility and recreation. Amenities include barber and beauty salon services, on-site laundry and dry cleaning, and a secured environment specifically designed for memory care residents. The layout and safety features cater to the needs of individuals with memory loss, offering a memory-care-only setting to promote comfort and reduce confusion. Community engagement features include activity clubs, Spanish language offerings, and a variety of social and wellness programs. The staff is primarily responsible for creating an environment that is attentive to individual needs, with many long-term team members experienced in working with seniors and memory care residents.
Transportation services are available for both medical and non-medical purposes, with the facility offering complimentary and scheduled transportation to assist residents in attending medical appointments, running errands, or participating in community outings.
Reviews from residents and families commonly highlight the warm, attentive approach of care staff, noting the friendliness and professionalism of long-standing employees and the accessibility fostered by the facility’s single-level design. Many families appreciate the leadership's commitment to open communication and ongoing involvement in care decisions. Engaging activities, personalized attention, and recognition of special occasions add to the positive environment reported by most residents. Cleanliness and a home-like atmosphere are also recurring themes in feedback.
However, some reviews reflect concerns following management changes, with mentions of understaffing, inconsistent care delivery especially during urgent situations, and unresolved infrastructure issues such as plumbing. There are also reports of variable food quality, increased billing or unexpected charges, occasional missing personal items, and dissatisfaction with certain room sizes or the amount of natural light available. Some families have experienced less transparent communication from newer staff or leadership. As such, prospective residents and families are encouraged to actively visit the community, converse with current staff and residents, and proactively advocate for their loved ones’ care to ensure their needs are consistently met.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air provides a combination of health support, secure memory care, and daily living services, aiming to foster personal connections and a safe environment for seniors with varying levels of care needs.
Costs at this community start at $4,548 and range up to $4,548. The average price in the community is $4,548, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,720. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.