At Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These are the words that inspire us to provide the highest quality of service to you and your family.
Located in Stafford, VA, you’ll discover us tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. Our assisted living and memory care communities offer the best of both worlds, as you’ll find peaceful grounds and beautiful courtyards while also being conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment and renowned medical facilities.
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24-Hour Support
We’re here to lend a hand in any way you require—including help with bathing, getting dressed or managing your medication. We understand the importance of having your own private space and alone time. Yet we also provide you with the reassurance that assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whatever you may need. We’re here to make your life easier so you can relax without worry.
A Vibrant, Engaging Lifestyle
By practicing person-centered care, we tailor our services to your loved one’s individualized needs. We encourage our residents to engage with life at their own pace, and we support that by offering a chance to share delicious meals through our award-winning Farm-to-Table and Today from the Bay dining programs, experience different cultures and lifestyles with our Travel the World program or simply have a meaningful conversation in one of our beautiful outdoor sitting areas. You’ll also discover there really can be more hours in a day when you live here—because we take care of all the maintenance and housekeeping services so your time is truly your own.
Our whole-person approach to senior living extends to our award-winning Sweet Memories programs that have been proven to elevate care and enhance the experience of our residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our signature memory care programs blend a warm, homelike environment with the personalized care of compassionate caregivers, familiar routines and staff, and engaging programs and activities that provide our residents with the best experiences.
Convenient Location
Close to the Potomac River, we’re only 35 miles from Washington, D.C.should you ever decide to take an excellent sightseeing trip. Not only do we enjoy easy access to several regional hospitals if your care needs should ever require, but you may also want to explore some of our local attractions, including Civil War historical tours, a visit to George Washington and Mary Washington’s homes, winery tours, Old Town Stafford and a visit to Lake Anna State Park.
Come see for yourself all that we can offer to make this your perfect home. Please call to schedule a personal tour of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford today!
Independent Living
Assisted Living
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, assisted living balances the active independence that our residents want with the 24-hour support they need.
It’s the ideal combination. We realize that while the need for support may have brought our residents to us, their desire to live an active, fulfilling and engaging lifestyle hasn’t changed at all.
Personalized Care
At Commonwealth, the care we deliver is personalized. We know that no two residents have the same needs, abilities or preferences. To deliver the right amount of care and support, we create individual care plans for each resident. Our specially trained caregivers meet directly with residents, their family members and personal physicians to develop the most appropriate care plans. The care plans deliver the care that is needed – perhaps assisting the resident with getting dressed or bathing or helping them get around the community, but also identifies and supports each individual’s retained abilities, promoting independence and dignity.
A Vibrant Lifestyle
There’s never a dull moment at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford. We offer a vibrant lifestyle, filled with activities, specialized programing and opportunities to get involved and be social. We offer:
Travel the World program that brings the culture, music, food and art of different countries right to our residents
Holistic therapies, such as music, art and reminiscing
Off-site excursions
And more!
Worry-Free Living
Say goodbye to the worries and responsibilities of home ownership and the time wasted on daily chores. We’ll take care of it all, including:
Housekeeping
Laundry
Home maintenance
Transportation
Cooking
Exceptional Dining
Residents of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford enjoy delicious dining, including:
Today from the Bay menu featuring locally caught seafood
Farm-to-Table fresh flavors featuring fresh produce from local farms
Dining Delights featuring monthly special dining themes
And more!
Convenient Community Amenities
Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford is conveniently located near shopping, dining and medical centers. But more importantly, there is a variety of amenities right on site.
Spacious apartment floor plans with storage
Beauty salon
Restaurant-style dining room
Game room
Library
Physical therapy offices
Walking paths & fitness center
Memory Care
Sweet MemoriesTM at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, we believe that people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia have very unique needs that deserve very unique care. Our Sweet Memories™ program was designed to meet those needs and deliver that care, both today and in the future.
It all starts with our team of dedicated caregivers. Certified in Virtual Dementia Tour® training, our team members have a very personal and thorough understanding of the challenges presented by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Award-Winning Care • Sweet MemoriesTM
Commonwealth’s Sweet Memories™ memory care program has been created to deliver the most exceptional care and lifestyle to our residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
From the welcoming, homey feeling of our memory care neighborhoods to the experience of our management team, everything in our program has been carefully chosen to deliver the best memory care experience possible.
Understanding that each person in our care has different needs, Sweet Memories™ takes a resident-centered approach. By developing a personalized care plan, we can provide support that not only meets needs, but also promotes abilities and independence.
Program Components
Sweet MemoriesTM consists of three primary components to ensure an exceptional memory care experience.
Move-in: From physical to emotional needs, we guide our residents through every step of the transition to our community, whether from home or hospital.
Evaluation through life history: We get to know each resident personally. We conduct a comprehensive interview with family members. We talk. We ask questions. We listen. We get to know our residents as people. We learn about their medical, mental, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs, as well as their habits and preferences.
Resident-centered care plan: With this very personal knowledge, our leadership team creates a customized care plan to meet the specific needs of the resident.
Signature Programs • Signature Experience
Unique and effective, our signature Sweet MemoriesTM programs make a tremendous difference in the lives of our residents and their families.
One Sweet Memory: Winner of the Best Practice Award from the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA), for going above and beyond the standards of care. Our team members regularly capture highlights of each resident’s day in photographs that are shared regularly with family members.
Expressions: When verbal skills begin to fail, art can become a means of self-expression for residents. Conversational prompting stimulates memories which residents can interpret using a variety of mediums, including painting.
Special Touch: Designed specifically for those with late-stage memory loss, this program provides “special touches” that make a difference in care. In the morning, before breakfast, residents enjoy citrus scented towels to awaken taste buds; before dinner, lavender scented towels help to relax, reinforce the natural circadian rhythm and encourage residents to enjoy their meals.
Sweet Melodies: For those with latter stage dementia who have lost verbal skills, Sweet Melodies stirs memories by using nostalgic music selected by family members.
SMILE TM Technology: Through SMILE TM, we can remain connected to your loved one every day. This computer program enables us to keep you updated on your loved one’s participation in and enjoyment of our programming, sharing photos and stories with you on a daily basis.
Memory Care Life Stations: Thoughtful spaces invite your loved one to reconnect and engage with past hobbies, professions and passions.
Sweet Memories™ Services & Amenities:
Healthy, family-style dining options that meet dining skill levels and nutritional needs
Regularly activity schedules that stimulate the mind and body, as well as customized socialization programs designed to fit the cognitive, social and mental skills of the resident
Open and secure outdoor spaces such as courtyards and gardens
Monthly support group meetings for families
Private or companion suites with private baths
Personal care services
Medication management
Weekly housekeeping/linens
24-hour staffing
Open-door policy that encourages 24-hour visitation
Monthly family night dinners
Sweet Memories TM programming
Community newsletter
Home Care
Floor Plans
Whatever your loved one’s passion, they can pursue it at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, in a safe environment with access to expert care. Here, life is always full of living.
Private Assisted Living Suite 325 sq. ft.
Starts at $154/day
Companion Assisted Living Suite 325 sq. ft.
Starts at $110/day
Private Memory Care Suite 325 sq. ft.
Starts at $165/day
Companion Memory Care Suite 325 sq. ft.
Starts at $120/day
Services & Amenities
Sitting atop a hill overlooking lush flower and vegetable gardens, a meticulously landscaped courtyard and a shady veranda, Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford combines the comforts of home with the aesthetic flourishes of a resort — right down to the baby grand piano in one of our cozy common areas.
Commonwealth Senior Living marries historic colonial charm with modern amenities, the highest standards of safety, and expert service from our care providers and healthcare partners. From our fine restaurant-style dining to our well-stocked library, experience the best senior life has to offer.
It is our pleasure and purpose to ensure that our residents’ lives are as peaceful, comforting and uplifting as possible. We offer:
Private and semi-private suite options
Full bathrooms with safety features
Warmly decorated elegant common areas
Elegantly landscaped outdoor courtyards
Emergency call response systems in every suite
Monitored fire and safety systems
Television, computer, and media library areas
Elegant dining rooms
Full-service hair salon and barber shop
Free transportation for all activities, events, and doctors appointments
Individually controlled heating and cooling in each suite
All utilities included (except telephone and cable TV)
Family and guest meals available
Free residential parking areas available
Full library with large print books
Pet-friendly: all cats and dogs must be pre-approved by our Executive Director, be house trained, and have a recent Veterinarian statement of good health
Activities
When you visit Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, don’t be surprised if you see seniors getting exercise both indoors and outside, sporting lei and straw hats at our luaus, or even getting up close and personal with ponies and baby chicks. We believe that variety is the spice of life, whether young or old, and our event calendar reflects our commitment to innovation and family involvement.
