Pricing ranges from
    $4,170 – 5,730/month

    Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford

    30 Kings Crest Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.23·(106)

    Overall rating

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

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Skilled nursing and clinical personnel
    • Friendly, personable front-office and admissions coordinators
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and grounds
    • Home-like, small-community atmosphere
    • Secure memory-care unit with wandering-prevention features
    • Engaging group activities and social opportunities
    • Responsive maintenance and facilities team
    • Appealing, well-prepared meals and dining service
    • Convenient location and outdoor courtyard
    • Good staff-to-resident ratios on many shifts
    • Supportive move-in and transition assistance

    Cons

    • High staff and administrative turnover
    • Inconsistent communication with families
    • Understaffing and uneven caregiver coverage
    • Inconsistent medication-management and consent processes
    • Housekeeping and sanitation inconsistencies across units
    • Billing and pricing transparency issues
    • Variability in activity programming between floors/units
    • Uneven staff professionalism and conduct
    • Accessibility and fall-risk hazards at flooring transitions
    • Delayed response to call buttons and care requests
    • Limited private-room capacity and smaller room sizes
    • Operational instability during management transitions

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed but consistent portrait: many families praise the facility for warm, person-centered caregiving, a home-like atmosphere, and well-maintained common areas, while others describe operational weaknesses that have created variability in day-to-day experience. Strengths commonly cited include skillful clinical staff, attentive aides, an engaged maintenance team, and an appealing dining program. Counterbalancing those positives are recurring concerns about staffing stability, communication, and housekeeping consistency.

    Care quality: Clinical and direct-care staff receive frequent positive mentions for compassionate attention and competent nursing care; several families described clear improvements under particular nursing leadership. At the same time, there are repeated complaints about understaffing, slow call-button responses, medication delays, and inconsistent follow-through on promised treatments or meetings with nursing. Reviewers described issues indicative of gaps in medication-management workflows and family communication about clinical changes; these gaps appear to produce uneven care quality depending on shift and unit.

    Staff and culture: The facility is frequently described as warm and family-like, with many staff praised as friendly and authentic. However, high staff turnover and administrative churn were cited as drivers of inconsistent experiences — the set of familiar, reliable caregivers fluctuates, and families reported variability in professionalism on some shifts. There are isolated—but serious—noted allegations concerning staff conduct and consent for medication; those represent individual, high-severity concerns within an otherwise broadly positive picture of many direct-care employees.

    Dining and activities: Dining is often characterized positively: meals are described as well-prepared, healthy, and personalized at times. Some families did note late service, menu substitutions, or cold plates on occasion, suggesting occasional kitchen service interruptions. Activity programming is a clear strength in segments of the community (field trips, church services, robust calendars), but reviewers also described uneven programming—particularly on upper floors or certain units—where activities were scarce or not sufficiently engaging for some residents.

    Facilities and safety: The building and grounds receive frequent praise for cleanliness and a home-like aesthetic, and the memory-care unit’s safety features are appreciated. However, multiple reviewers noted sanitation and housekeeping inconsistencies in specific rooms or during renovations, as well as accessibility issues tied to recent flooring changes (plush carpet, transitions creating trip or wheelchair-maneuvering difficulties). These physical-hazard observations suggest the need for closer review of flooring, thresholds, and overall fall-risk mitigation.

    Management, billing, and communication: Administrative turnover has contributed to variable family experiences with responsiveness and transparency. Praise is given where admissions coordinators and interim directors have been proactive and helpful; conversely, there are repeated concerns about unclear pricing, unexpected charges after move-out, and difficulty arranging meetings with leadership. Communication gaps — around care updates, incident explanations, and billing — are one of the most frequently cited operational weaknesses.

    Notable patterns and guidance for families: The dominant pattern is polarization: many families find the facility an excellent fit because of caring staff, good clinical support, and a home-like environment, while others encounter service breakdowns related to staffing instability, housekeeping, medication management, or administrative transparency. Prospective residents and families would benefit from on-site conversations about current staffing levels, unit-specific activity schedules, medication-management protocols, housekeeping and laundry procedures, accessibility (especially flooring), and a clear, written explanation of fees and billing practices before committing. Follow-up questions about recent leadership changes and the facility’s plan to address turnover may also clarify whether recent concerns are being actively corrected.

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    Location

    Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford is located at 30 Kings Crest Dr, Stafford, VA, 22554.

    About Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford

    Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford sits in a quiet residential neighborhood near Quantico and Fredericksburg, where seniors can enjoy a peaceful setting while being close to shopping, restaurants, and activities, with transportation provided and the option for resident parking, and you'll see plenty of outdoor patio gardens, walking paths, and places to sit and visit. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays, all designed for aging in place, so residents can receive more help as they need it without moving to a new place. All the rooms and showers are wheelchair accessible, and the whole building stays secure with special safety features to help people with dementia or who might wander, including a bracelet system that alerts staff if someone goes into an unsafe area.

    Caregiver staff have special training and are available 24/7, with registered and licensed nurses, a doctor on call, and a team that assists with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and daily activities, and there are supports for diabetes, behavioral needs, memory issues, and more, plus visiting healthcare professionals like podiatrists, dentists, and physical therapists. The memory care neighborhood has custom programs and sensory experiences like snoezelen and reminiscence therapy to keep residents active and comfortable, and there are activities every day including art, stretching, yoga, Tai Chi, brain fitness, gardening, games, karaoke, and trips, all managed by a full-time activity director.

    The dining experience includes farm-to-table and "Today from the Bay" menus, with meals available at any time, plus vegetarian, gluten-free, low sodium, low sugar, vegan, and international fare, so nearly any diet need gets met, and guests can join for dining in a private room or at the café and bistro. Housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping are part of the service, and home care agency help's on site. Amenities like a library, arts and crafts center, meeting rooms, fitness center, TV lounge, beauty salon, spa, wellness room, and even a piano or organ are available, while Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected and the community stays handicap accessible.

    Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford supports those who need just a little help as well as those who need much more, and individualized care plans provide medication monitoring and additional services, giving residents and families more peace of mind. Residents who want spiritual support find a chapel on site and devotional services are offered both in the community and offsite. Pet care is possible, so you might see some cats or dogs around, and the grounds are set up for comfort and easy walking. Residents can take part in Travel the World programs, wine tastings, Wii bowling, lectures, and social gatherings, with resident-run programs and chances to serve the community. Short-term respite care's available for folks recovering from surgery or family members who need a break from caregiving, and all levels of care-light, medium, or heavy-get handled so people with different needs can live together comfortably. The secured memory care neighborhood is built with dementia needs in mind, and staff is trained for wandering, aggression, or challenging behaviors, using safety technology and caring routines.

    The community's recognized for its friendly staff, quality care, and comfortable environment, and many reviews call it top-rated by residents and their families, plus it's fully licensed and an official partner location. Daily activities, farm-fresh food, specialized memory programs, and a homelike setting shape life at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, and there are tours that give you a look at the real experience for anyone interested.

    About Commonwealth Senior Living

    Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford 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 Stafford offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,170 per month.

    Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 39 photos of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 30 Kings Crest Dr, Stafford, VA 22554.

    No, Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford 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 Virginia, the Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its routine and complaint inspections.

    License number51281
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class1yr
    Capacity62 residents
    Care servedNon-ambulatory, Special Care Un, Assisted Living
    ExpiresApril 14th, 2027
    Special certificationNon-Ambulatory, Special Care Un, Assisted Living
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    22

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    24 Jun 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No violations with applicable standards or law were cited.
    12 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to emergency preparedness planning, care planning updates, background checks, and fire safety compliance.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-720-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-990-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-970-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-950-E
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-B
    12 Mar 2026Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and identified deficiencies in staff training, fall analysis, mandated reporting, incident and fall reporting, medication management, and ISP reviews.
    • 22VAC40-73-(2)-70-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-270-4
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-325-C
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-325-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-130-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-210-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-270-1
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-640-A
    12 Mar 2026Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    02 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in TB screening documentation, resident orientation, cognitive impairment training, and ISP signatures.
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-E
    • 22VAC40-73-(10)-1140-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-410-A
    11 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified a deficiency for not maintaining a written staffing plan that defines the number and type of direct care staff.
    • 22VAC40-73-(4)-280-B
    11 Mar 2025Inspection
    Investigated the complaint alleging non-compliance and found no violations.
    11 Mar 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited in relation to resident care or staffing and supervision.
    10 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified a deficiency for missing admission agreements; three residents had agreements dated after the facility's ownership change, indicating admissions without proper signed paperwork at that time.
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-390-A
    01 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.

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