Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore

    33503 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48047
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Reviews

    4.64·(99)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff and respectful resident interactions
    • Personalized memory-care support and patient transition assistance
    • Coordinated hospice and end-of-life care
    • Helpful family communication and support
    • Engaging activities and encouragement to participate
    • Clean, well-maintained, welcoming environment
    • Comfortable rooms and a manageable community size
    • Accommodating dining service and flexible meal options
    • Support for couples and residents with differing care needs

    Cons

    • Staffing shortages, turnover, and uneven dementia-care training
    • Medication-management oversight concerns
    • Billing, contract, and refund-policy transparency concerns
    • Variable meal quality and limited menu variety
    • Two-story layout and stair-dependent access to some services
    • Inconsistent room temperature control
    • High costs for some families

    Summary of reviews

    Across these reviews, families and visitors most often describe attentive, kind staff and individualized support, particularly in memory care. Families say caregivers help residents adapt, encourage participation, and respond patiently to changing needs. Several accounts also describe meaningful relationships between residents and staff, reassurance for family members living at a distance, and sensitive coordination with hospice providers. Positive experiences span both ongoing care and shorter stays.

    Staffing is a notable qualification to the generally favorable impressions. Some families describe the team as responsive and well organized, while others raise concerns about staffing levels, turnover, and the preparation of staff moving between care areas. A few accounts also identify communication gaps. One particularly serious individual account alleged concerns involving medication management, response to a fall, and information provided to Adult Protective Services; another described concerns about falls during assistance. These claims are not representative of the predominant feedback, but families may wish to ask about medication safeguards, staff training, supervision, and how clinical incidents are communicated.

    Dining feedback is mixed. Some residents and visitors praise the meals, menu flexibility, and special efforts to accommodate preferences. Other comments describe repetitive menus, uneven meal quality, and occasional gaps in basic meal options. Activities are generally viewed positively, with examples including music, bingo, karaoke, crafts, seasonal events, and staff encouragement to join in. A few comments suggest that opportunities for informal socializing or the amount of programming can vary.

    The building is frequently described as clean, attractive, and well maintained, with comfortable rooms and a welcoming atmosphere. However, the two-story layout may not suit everyone: reviews mention stairs and the location of dining or other services as potential access considerations. A resident’s room temperature was also described as difficult to regulate. Some visitors found the community quiet during their tour, though that observation may reflect the time of day.

    Management and admissions staff are often praised for being helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive during transitions. In contrast, several comments raise concerns about affordability or the clarity of financial arrangements, including billing, contract terms, and refund policies. Because experiences differ, prospective residents and families should request a complete written fee schedule, review all contract and refund terms before signing, and clarify how care-level changes affect costs. Overall, the reviews portray a community with substantial strengths in compassionate care, cleanliness, and family support, alongside practical issues worth checking directly around staffing, dining, accessibility, and financial transparency.

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    Location

    Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore is located at 33503 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI, 48047.

    About Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore

    Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore sits along the Salt River in Chesterfield Township and has been part of the area for over 15 years, offering assisted living, memory care, independent living, home health care, and nursing home care options so residents can find support for almost any stage of aging. The building stands out with pretty landscaping, a covered entryway, walking paths, gardens, patios, and a peaceful atmosphere. Residents have private or companion suites with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and emergency call systems, plus cable, high-speed internet, and air conditioning, and there are a few different floor plans and apartment styles to pick from. Safety stands out with wander guard systems, round-the-clock staff, 24-hour emergency call systems, and state-certified care services, so both residents and families have a sense of security.

    The staff helps with medication, bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, dining, and incontinence or diabetic care, so daily needs get handled with patience and dignity, and the dedicated team on site is available at a moment's notice for support. Memory care residents receive extra help through the award-winning Sweet Memories™ program, with specialized amenities, routine schedules, the SingFit music therapy program, and caregivers trained in advanced dementia and certified dementia practitioner methods, including Virtual Dementia Tours™. Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore also offers short-term respite stays and personalized care plans for each person.

    Meals are served restaurant-style with fresh farm-to-table foods and local seafood-including the "Today from the Bay" program-and menus are designed with help from a registered dietician. There are plenty of spaces for group dining, plus a residents' lounge, community kitchen, and cozy areas to relax, and the dining team's won awards for social programming and options. Social and recreational activities fill the calendar, from daily clubs covering cooking, gardening, music, and book discussions, to arts and crafts, lifelong learning programs, movie nights, live entertainment, outings, devotional activities, and even a "travel the world" program to keep curiosity alive. Residents also have access to a fitness center, library, movie room, honor wall recognizing those who served in the military, spa room, activity rooms, a beauty and barber shop, and plenty of TV lounges and outdoor sitting areas for visits or quiet moments. There's a focus on wellness, with programs aimed at physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and Physical Therapy happens on-site.

    Pets under 25 pounds are welcome-pet therapy is part of the program too-and the community supports everyone with maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and linens, so chores are looked after, and seniors don't need to worry about home upkeep. There are companion suites and private rooms, plus handicap-accessible options. Community spaces feel welcoming, with open recreational areas and safe, secured grounds for walking or gardening in the fresh air. For residents with memory challenges, Positive Connections, Impressions, and Renew provide patient-centered care and engagement. With all these choices, from assisted living to memory care, residents can age in place at Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore, supported by a caring staff in a home-like setting by the river.

    About Commonwealth Senior Living

    Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore is managed by Commonwealth Senior Living.

    Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Commonwealth Senior Living operates 38 communities across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Connecticut, and Michigan. They provide independent living, assisted living, personal care, and memory care services, including their award-winning Sweet Memories™ dementia program.

    People often ask...

    Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 26 photos of Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 33503 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48047.

    No, Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAH500407207
    StatusActive
    Facility typeHomes for the Aged
    License classRegular
    Capacity68 residents
    LicenseeMCAP Chesterfield Township Opco, LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's
    EffectiveAugust 1st, 2026
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    4

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    03 Jul 2026Renewal
    Identified deficiencies in meal census records and in kitchen and dietary practices, including improper food storage, labeling, and cleanliness.
    • R 325.1954Meal and food records
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    09 Feb 2025Investigation
    Identified issues with diabetes management and medication administration; the cleanliness-related allegation lacked corroborating evidence.
    • R 325.1931Employees; general provisions.
    • R 325.1932Resident medications.
    20 Sept 2024Renewal
    Confirmed substantial compliance with applicable rules and renewed the license.
    06 Aug 2023Renewal
    Confirmed substantial compliance and renewed the license.
    25 Nov 2022Initial
    Determined substantial compliance and issued a temporary license with a maximum of 68 beds.

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