What Makes Commonwealth Different?

We improve the lives of seniors,
their families, and each other.

We Listen

We Love

We Care

We Serve

Our History

Founded in 2002, Commonwealth Senior Living began operations with the acquisition of three communities in southeastern Virginia. Together we saw an opportunity to add value by providing extensive on-site support from our home office team, investing in the physical plants, adding Memory Care services to address an unmet need in an expanding market, and increasing the size of the communities to achieve economies of scale.

With our Home Office located in Charlottesville, Virginia, our leadership team is centrally located between every one of our senior living communities. Our entire team provides high-quality housing, personal care, and comprehensive services that are responsive to the needs and preferences of residents and their families. With more than 35 communities across Virginia, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, more than 2,000 associates, and a capacity for over 2,700 residents, we have grown to become one of the largest operators on the east coast. 

Our Core Values

Our communities proudly display Commonwealth’s Core Values, outlining the key elements and actions that will attribute to resident satisfaction and the success of our communities as well as our organization. They read: “We CARE about people. We DO the right thing. We are passionate, have fun, and CELEBRATE success. We SPEAK UP! It’s our responsibility. We take OWNERSHIP and ADD value in all we do. We are RESPECTFUL.” At Commonwealth Senior Living, we care about our residents and their families in the same way we care about each other.

Leadership

Flipping the organizational chart upside down, we firmly believe that all home office and regional management positions exist to support the services that are being provided at the communities, and that ultimately the people who are providing the care to our residents are the most important asset.

CSL People Podcast

Get to know the people behind our communities with our CSL People Podcast! Listen to the episodes here:

Awards

Virginia Assisted Living Association Awards
  • 2009
    Best Practice Award for CSL Sweet Memories Program
  • 2015
    Best Practice Award for CSL Farm-to-Table Dining
  • 2021
    Best Practice Award for CSL Microfarm Program

  • 2019
    Earned first certification as a Great Place to Work
  • 2020
    Earned certification as a Great Place to Work
  • 2021
    Earned certification as a Great Place to Work
  • 2022
    Earned certification as a Great Place to Work
  • 2023
    Earned certification as a Great Place to Work
Argentum awards
  • 2020
    Best Practice Award for CSL Microfarm Program

  • 2023
    Best in Senior Living

  • 2022
    1 Community named Best Independent Living
  • 2022
    10 Communities named Best Assisted Living
  • 2022
    9 Communities named Best Memory Care
  • 2023
    3 Community named Best Independent Living
  • 2023
    1 Communities named Best Assisted Living
  • 2023
    7 Communities named Best Memory Care
Virginia Living Top Retirement Communities 2022
  • 2022
    12 Communities named Top Retirement Community
Virginia Intern Day Employer Badge
  • 2023
    Top Virginia Employers for Interns Award