Commonwealth Senior Living

My mother is in the Memory Care unit - building [location removed] and it brings such comfort knowing that she is in a secure living facility with 24 hour staff. She was having problems wandering from her home and we had to make the hard decision to place her elsewhere last April - Whispering Woods has been a saving grace. It is easy for myself and her grand kids to visit, and even take her to lunch occasionally. The peace of mind knowing she is safe is everything!

My mother lives in the Assisted Living at Whispering Woods. We chose Whispering Woods due to the location - it is right off of East Paris, which is where all my mothers Specialists are at. We also have a family membership at the MVP across the street so we will swing by and grab my mother to join us or to relax by the pool.

Our Mother has been a resident at the Devonshire for 3 years now. Our family couldn't be happier with this facility, especially since it was bought by the Tarantino company. The team of nurses, CNA's, dietary, activities director and housekeeping makes us feel like family. Each and every one of the staff go out of their way to make our Mom feel comfortable. The piece of mind we now have, knowing our Mother is in such good hands, is beyond words. We would highly recommend the Devonshire to anyone who is looking for a safe, clean, friendly, warm and loving environment for themselves or a family member.

[name removed] and all the staff at Prestige really stepped up in a emergency situation when moms assisted living closed. The care and concern she received at Prestige Commons was wonderful . Thank you to all

My sister and I had to make a quick decision on where to move our parents. Our father was in the hospital and was reaching a discharge date and our mother could not take care of him by herself anymore. We worked with the case manager at the hospital who hooked us up with Whispering Woods. We were able to tour right away and move through the admissions process quickly that day. The hospital was able to do a direct discharge of my father a few days later and my mother joined the following week. Whispering Woods worked with the transition of my mother doing everything and helping take over the care portion of my father. They have both enjoyed the extra help and the staff. Activities have been great too, they are mingling with people their own age.

My mother is currently living in the Assisted Living at Whispering Woods, building 3. We both like the idea that it is divided in smaller buildings so she is able to meet people. So far through activities she has met a few ladies that used to live in the same area when they were younger. They go to Bingo, and get their nails done. The dining area has been pleasant, my mother is relieved she does not have to worry about providing/cooking food for herself. Everything is served right in the dining room, aka restaurant style. She also loves that staff is doing her laundry! She is truly learning to relax and enjoy herself, which is great to see because she took care of our family and father for the last 50 years of her life.

We really liked this facility, very airy and bright. [name removed] was very helpful and informative. This may be a good place for my husband.

Very nice facilities. Program director was a upbeat enthusiastic person who was captivating.

Crystal at the Landing was knowledgeable, informative and very helpful with all my questions. I was very impressed by the staff and overall amenities offered by The Landing.

I visited this community a couple of months in search for a safe, comfortable and supportive place for my mother after losing my father. She, understandably, has been struggling with the loss of my father; the love of her life and husband of nearly 60 years. She and I both were nervously anticipating even exploring options, but we both knew she didn’t emotionally need to be alone. I can tell you, this process isn’t easy. But after some online research, I made my first call. I was instantly greeted by the warmest, happiest woman on the other end of the phone (forgive me, I didn’t catch her name) and she immediately set the tone. She transferred me to a gentleman name [Removed], who graciously listened as I rambled on and on. He invited me for a visit and I fell in love with the community. Everyone seemed so happy, and I saw my mother quietly smile and light up as person after person greeted her, and residents went out of their way to say hello. The facility is gorgeous. The food was delicious. These things are important. But what you cannot quantify is how you feel when there. It’s alive, and my mother felt it too. It is safe, warm and you immediately get the sense of belonging. I wish I could say my mother is thriving there, having found a new sense of purpose in this next chapter of life. However, I cannot. Our mother is amazing, and I am one of 3 children spread out across the country, and I (and Mom) was outvoted. I will tell you this, if the opportunity arises for her to live in VA, there is no other choice than this community. We ended up visiting several places, with each never quite measuring up to Commonwealth. We just wish they were in other states! You won’t go wrong with this community. I encourage anyone who is looking for themselves, a parent or relative, to really Center yourself and imagine living in the community. Look past the decor and pay attention to how you feel, and do the residents look happy? Are they content or HAPPY? There is a difference, and Commonwealth of Hampton gets that.

I feel really bad that First and Main is getting negative reviews from the same family members. I moved my mom in, and she is one of the first residents that moved in 2+ years ago. While there has been management turnover, it seems to be stabilized. I am very close with a few caregivers who have also been there from the beginning. The management listens to them and they have job satisfaction. The residents always look great. Not many other facilities around can get 50% attendance at almost every activity. I go in every single day to check on my mom. She is full of life and thriving since she moved in there. There are a lot of family members who love it, and I can tell you to be wary of these bad reviews as they are not true to how great First and Main is. Thank you to [Removed] and his team for all that you do for my mom!

My family has lived here many years, and it is sad to see that people are saying what they are saying. The staff hasn't had turnover, there are a lot of people who care there, including the administration. There are some people like [Removed] who complain at everything and just will never be happy in life. These people should try to contact management instead of bashing them and try to open up the lines of communication themselves. It's easy to hide behind a computer screen instead of some of these residents who never have their children come and visit.

My parents recently moved to Whispering Woods after basically getting the boot from their previous place - due to an extreme $$$ increase. Whispering Woods completely over hauled the room - new flooring, fresh paint, new doors, and bathroom vanity. My parents felt like the red carpet was rolled out for them, which after the headache we have had was greatly appreciated!

My mother is in the memory care building and it has been such a great peace of mind knowing that she is safe. Last April we had to make the hard decision of moving her after she was wandering from her home. Whispering Woods has been great with the move in process/transition of it all. Thank you!

My Mom lives here currently and things are going well for her. The staff is working really hard with her to try and help her walk and become independent again. They’re very attentive to my Mother and her needs and very nice. I feel like when I leave her for the day, she’s safe with them. The food is good; they usually have 2 options available on the menu but if you don’t want what’s offered then you can ask for an alternative. The facility is kept very clean and housekeeping comes by every day to make the bed. Her room is always clean when I visit. I would recommend them for others.

First let me say I had my mother at prestige commons for nine months the care my mother was given was outstanding. The staff that worked in the memory care unit were awesome they were caring loving always looking out for the seniors. They showed my mother a lot of love and affection even though my mother had dementia I believe in my heart that she enjoyed all the attention that she received from the staff. My mother has since passed away on [date removed] I would recommend prestige commons as a place to take one of your loved ones if it is time for them to have 24-hour care. The management staff were very professional and helpful the nurse is on duty seven days a week 24 hours a day her name was [name removed] she is truly a angel of mercy she helped me with having me understand what hospice was all about. I guess what I have to say is this if you are looking for a clean secure facility with a great staff to take care of your loved one prestige

Impressed by the facility and features. Assisted living apartments are all different sizes and prices. Care is in addition to the apartment price and is based on grade (1-4). Laundry is $75.00/month extra. The staff cleans the apartment twice a week but does not change the bed linens as a matter of course.

Impressed by the facility and features. They use air fresheners in the common areas but not in the apartments. I am particularly sensitive to scents and the air fresheners were so strong that by the time we left the facility I had a headache and my nostrils and sinuses were burning. Assisted living apartments are all different sizes and prices. Care is in addition to the apartment price and is based on grade (1-4). Laundry is $75.00/month extra. The staff cleans the apartment twice a week but does not change the bed linens as a matter of course.

This community is nice and clean and the grounds are well maintained. The staff is responsive to dad's needs and are friendly. The place seems well managed. He loves the food here he said they feed him well. He's been out for an activity to go get ice cream and enjoyed that. I would highly recommend this community to friends and family.

Very welcoming staff; clean and cheerful property; good variety of activities and programs. Will choose for 91 year old mother.