Commonwealth Senior Living

We all know that growing old is not the beautiful sunset of life that we wish it to be. I, personally, knew that I needed to move my mom closer to me than the 300 miles that separated us during her later years. I was becoming exasperated in my search for the perfect living conditions for Mom as she didn’t really have full assisted-living needs at this time. At long last, I was thrilled when I initially found Heritage Commons and their warm helpful personnel to aid us in our change. Mom moved in with ease and, within no time, was meeting new people. She had been in a much larger retirement complex which didn’t really enable close personal relations. The size of Heritage Commons is perfect and has that warm encircling feeling that a lot of aging men and women find difficult to find. This feeling also encourages them to take advantage of the many activities and excursions that Heritage offers. And as Mom is finding new friends at Heritage, she has also found a new younger friend in her own daughter!

we really liked this place!liked the homeyness & the location, rooms etc.Now if we can only afford it...

We are very happy with it, they are very nice people. The only thing is the parking, if you go during the day parking is limited and it can be hard to park. The Value is very good! They were very reasonable compared to other places we saw. The food is good depending on personal taste and what the meal is that time.

We were very impressed with our tour. The folks living there seemed happy and relaxed. The staff (especially Dave Downey) were kind and very knowledgable. The building actually smelled nice and the food, served w/ wine, also smelled great. The cost, although high, was about the same as mom's place in NY.

I did like this very much and had a lot of trouble deciding between this one and the other one that I chose. I liked the staff a lot and they really cared about the residents. This was a little further away (not that much) and cost just a little more. Tough decision. It was nice and bright.

Last year it became evident that both of my parents (now in their early 90’s) were not able to continue doing many of the chores and other activities they were accustomed to over the past 25 years of my father’s retirement. Yet they still desired a level of independent living, but with some of the activities planned for them and some of their daily chores managed by someone else. After visiting all of the adult independent living facilities in our area we chose Heritage Commons. Besides offering meals, housekeeping services, in-house activities, as well as transportation services for medical, shopping, banks, etc., they also had three other important qualities we were seeking: central location, everything under one roof, and at a price that was both reasonable and did not include any buy-in fees or long-term leases. Both of my parents are very happy in their new living arrangements and enjoy their regular walks in the well-lighted and pleasant hallways, particularly on cold or rainy days, when going outside is not an option. We’ve found the staff to be attentive, friendly, and also very accommodating.

Friendly, informative staff.

Seemed homey and the people were friendly. The marketing person knew the residents and seemed to really care about them. Facilities looked clean and well kept.

I liked that facility a lot, I liked that the people seemed well cared for, it was clean, the staff seemed very active with the patients there. The rooms were clean and I liked the all inclusive thing instead of nickling and diming you for every little thing. It was all included in one price, I did like them.

I really liked the apartment here, but it concerns me about all of the possible additional charges. I did see several ladies that seemed sociable, happy, and enjoying themselves.

So far things are going very well. The staff is way up there, the friendliness is a 5+. The care is coming around, I would think they would have picked up on a few things, things they could have suggested or I would have suggested but I can't really say anything negative about it because my father is a special case. My father's blind, he was on the first floor but we moved him to the dementia unit so he could get more attention and care. The problem is my dad's not one to participate a whole lot at all and because he's blind there's not a lot he can do; so he's been severely depressed but the medication's starting to work. He's coming out a lot more and making some friends. In fact, I referred another resident who was over at Atria to King's Grant and I think they moved in the other weekend. I'm very comforted to know that this is where he will be until the end.

Meets all my mother-in- laws needs

The best part of Farnham Manor are the staff. It is obvious to even the casual observer that all of the direct care staff and others care about the residents. There is a level of staff maturity that gives me confidence that good care is the norm. I have heard only good things about the food and planned activities.

The location of The Southerlands was very convenient for our family. They had an available 2 bedroom apartment which had 1 bathroom, a small kitchenette and a living room. The level of care they provide here is extraordinary and the staff is just superb. We would highly recommend this community to anyone.

My parents came from a facility where all they did all day was have their chin resting on their chests, sleeping. When entering Whispering Woods for the very first time, my parents were met by a bubbly staff person and immediately engaged in a snack, word game, and singing. They stayed for the entire time. They are in Building #8 and can't believe the amount of space they can freely roam. They were used to being in a small space, locked setting. While this may still be a locked setting, they are not feeling being locked up. The Montessori Program here is just what my parents needed.

gorgeous in every way.

My sister and I like what the Gloucester house has to offer. There is plenty of activities to keep the residents occupied. The staff is friendly and it is clean.

I like the private rooms and the cost seemed quite good for all the included services! Dad chose this one! So we put down the deposit!

My mother spent a couple of weeks in Commonwealth for re-hab after a surgery, and loved it. This is what caused us to consider assisted living for her.

This was our first choice.