Our Story

Commonwealth Assisted Living, LLC is based in Charlottesville, Virginia has grown to become one of the largest providers of Assisted Living services in the state of Virginia with a combined capacity of over 800 residents. Nine of our assisted living communities in Virginia currently offer our specialized Alzheimer’s/Dementia program, Sweet Memories. Our management team members complement each other, and together we offer a complete package of experience in all the aspects of operating an assisted living facility.  Our philosophy of staying in the Commonwealth of Virginia and within a three-hour driving radius of our properties enables us to provide the personal involvement and frequent on-site presence that is crucial when operating this type of business.

Mission Statement

Our goal is to provide quality care to our elderly population in a non-institutional, home-like atmosphere. We provide these services with the dignity, respect and compassion our residents expect and deserve.

Management and Administration

On behalf of our clients, we provide a team of professionals who work with each facility’s on-site management to assure quality housing, personal care, and comprehensive services that are responsive to the needs and preferences of residents and their families.  We oversee the maintenance of regulatory compliance, personnel recruitment, training and retention, census maintenance and development, revenue enhancement, receivables management and cost controls.  Our goal is to provide optimum resident care with the most efficient operation possible.  We offer a number of successful tactics that have resulted in both enhanced resident care and consistent compliance.

We have developed and implemented training programs for both nursing staff and ancillary personnel, allowing them to be comfortable and knowledgeable when completing their duties.  In addition, we strive to promote a workplace atmosphere that recognizes and awards personal accountability and promotes respect, understanding, teamwork, flexibility and good humor among caring employees.

Professional Memberships

CAL is currently a member of the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) and the National Investment Center (Senior Housing).  Our staff has had past involvement in the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), Virginia Adult Home Association (VAHA) and Virginia Center for Assisted Living (an affiliate of Virginia Healthcare Association).