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Welcome to Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

Located in the heart of Portsmouth, just off High Street, and a short drive from the Elizabeth River, Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House is where comfort and community meet. With quiet residential streets, longtime neighbors, and caregivers who treat residents like family, each day feels as familiar as it does fulfilling.

Levels of Living Provided at Churchland House

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Assisted Living

Assisted Living provides the peace of mind that comes with dignified, personalized support delivered by our specially trained team members on site 24/7. Blended with enriching programs and chef-prepared dining, our residents are able to focus on what matters most to them - living their best lives. 
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Memory Care

Our Sweet Memories™ program delivers the highest quality of care, consistency, and connection for seniors living with memory loss. Families gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe and supported — and residents experience meaningful moments every day. 
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Short Term Stays

Whether recovering from a hospital visit or exploring senior living for the first time, our short-term stay options provide professional care, companionship, and all the luxuries of community living, without a long-term commitment. 
Life at Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

Life at Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House

At Commonwealth Senior Living in Churchland House, our residents thrive in a welcoming, close-knit community. They savor Farm-to-Table dining, engage in enriching resident programs, and cherish time with great friends.
  • Starters

    • Soup du Jour
    • Cranberry Tossed Salad
    • Greek Salad

    Sides

    • Baked Sweet Potato
    • Autumn Rice Pilaf
    • Baked Butternut Squash with Apples

    Featured Entrees

    • Maple Glazed Salmon
    • Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy
    • Chicken and Dumplings

    Featured Desserts

    • Carrot Cake with Frosting
    • Berry Cobbler
    • Cinnamon Baked Apples
    • 9:00 am: Gentle Yoga
    • 10:00 am: Mynd Immersive Virtual Reality Experience
    • 11:00 am: SingFit
    • 2:00 pm: Backyard Botanicals
    • 3:00 pm: Wine and Design
    • 4:00 pm: Life Story Reminisce
  • 24-Hour Emergency Call System
    Assistance with Bathing
    Assistance with Dining
    Assistance with Dressing
    Assistance with Toileting
    Award-winning Sweet Memories™ Program
    Companion Living: variety of suites and floor plans
    Daily Activities, Trips, & Social Programs
    Daily Housekeeping and Weekly Linen Services
    Farm-to-Table Dining
    Individualized Care Plans
    Landscaped Garden & Patio
    Medication Management
    Pet Friendly (Cats and Dogs under 25 lbs)
    Private & Companion Suites Available
    Private: variety of suites and floor plans
    Several Levels of Care To Age in Place
    Short-Term Respite Stays
    Specially Trained Associates On Site 24/7
    Travel the World Program
    Weekly Housekeeping Linens

What our Families are Saying

My husband has been welcomed into this caring, clean and compassionate assisted living community! He feels well looked after as needed, he enjoys delicious meals, talking with new friends and mostly he feels very safe! The staff is always friendly & professional. Highly recommend you visit to see for yourself. Mrs. Campbell

– Allen Campbell

This is the best place I’ve ever lived in my entire life! I love this place so much you have no idea!

– David Periman

Commonwealth Senior Living - Churchland House provides an exceptionally warm, professional, and well-managed environment that truly feels like home for its residents. The staff is attentive and kind and always available, the food is delicious, and management is organized and approachable. Placing my mother at Commonwealth was the best decision we could have made, and our entire family felt incredibly comfortable and happy with the experience.

– Mary Parker

My sister in law stays here and the staff are always so helpful and care so much about the people who stay here.

– Steve Boesdorfer

I recently witnessed something at Commonwealth Churchland House that really stuck with me a resident who seemed disoriented and in need of comfort was in the hallway. The Resident Care Director came out, calmly reassured her, and gently guided her back to her room. The compassion in her voice and the way she treated that resident was genuinely moving. It didn’t feel clinical—it felt personal, like she was caring for one of her own loved ones. That moment really reflects what stands out overall—the sense of community. Residents seem comfortable and at home, the building is clean and welcoming, and the staff are attentive and engaged. What also impressed me was the leadership I’ve personally seen the administrator roll up his sleeves and handle plumbing issues just to keep things running smoothly. That kind of ownership and care isn’t something you see everywhere.

– Dave S

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