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COVID-19

Flu and COVID-19 Prevention Efforts

Company Update: March 10, 2023 3:00PM Dear Residents, Families, and Associates: This week marks three years that we have been dealing with COVID-19. March 13, 2020 is when I wrote my first resident, family, associate letter, announcing our need to close down much of our community activities in an effort to keep our residents and […]

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Pathway to a New "Normal"

At Commonwealth Senior Living, the safety of our residents and associates is our top priority. Their connections to their loved ones are equally important. Since the onset of COVID-19, we have implemented strict infection prevention measures following CDC guidance, state and local health department directives as well as the protocols published by state licensing agencies. […]

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5 COVID-19 Myths Debunked

We know everyone is looking forward to the opportunity to take off our masks, interact with our friends within a close distance, and hug our loved ones again. The COVID-19 vaccine is the next step in leading our communities back to this environment. Commonwealth Senior Living is proud to be doing our part in “kissing […]

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Making a Difference

Our Resident Care Director at Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville, Yulonda, said it best when she noted that throughout the pandemic, we have all been looking for a way to make a difference. The COVID-19 vaccine is the next step in making an impact on the lives of the residents in our communities, their loved […]

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Our COVID-19 Vaccine Plan

As infection rates across the country increase, Commonwealth Senior Living remains steadfast in our efforts to protect and care for our residents, and we want to make sure you are informed on our response to COVID-19 as well as our vaccine plan for our seniors. The greatest generation, once again, is paving the way for […]

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Celebrating Holidays in the Time of COVID

As we approach the holidays, it is important that we remind our readers that at Commonwealth Senior Living, we are not just associates caring for residents, handling the business operations, and leading the teams. We are also sons and daughters, husbands and wives of those struggling with dementia. The following story comes from one of […]

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Our Next Step

Our next phase brings even more exciting opportunities. After Phase 2 re-introduced in-person family visits, we are excited to continue more activities for our residents and families moving into Phase 3. Our residents’ loved ones have said, “We enjoy your community so much!” and, “I’m so happy that they’re enjoying the memories.” Phase 3 includes: […]

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Second Step Back to Normal

We are excited to be taking the second step back to normal. During our first reopening phase, we were able to successfully reunite families with in-person visits, and we are thrilled about moving forward with Phase 2 and what it means for our families and residents. Phase 2 includes: Indoor or outdoor scheduled visits with […]

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One Step Closer to Normal

We know you’ve been wondering… “If Mom moves to the community now, when will we get to visit her?” We understand that moving a loved one to senior living is probably one of the most important and difficult decisions you will ever make. Our residents’ connections to their friends and families are vital. At Commonwealth […]

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Experiencing Our Communities in a Virtual World

Since stay-at-home orders began in mid-March, we have all learned to adjust to a new normal. This meant those rainy Saturdays spent at movie theaters, dinner reservations at our favorite restaurants, and lingering walks through museums would be put on hold for now. At the same time, the world began to adapt and respond to […]

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