We toured Commonwealth Senior Living, and I think it was a very pretty facility. The rooms were very nice. It's just that the people there looked really old, and it looked more like a nursing home.
It seemed constricted; they're actually in lockdown. The doors are locked, and those people can't walk out into the grounds by themselves. That's just like a nursing home. The other residents that we saw looked kind of slumped over and in wheelchairs. They just looked like a much older community.
It was pretty, attractive, and clean. But you did not get that warm, fuzzy feel at all. Everything cost extra, and it was pretty expensive to begin with. Even with the furniture, you either had to bring your own, or you could rent it. It cost to do laundry; it cost for everything. It was like an à la carte place. You have to share a bathroom. You can upgrade to a room with your own private bath, but that's more and we're on a very tight budget.
The staff was friendly, but I wasn't bowled over. It was a nice facility, but it just wasn't for us. It was more modern, but I just didn't get that warm, friendly feeling.
Provider Response
Dear Rosemary, Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. While we aren’t the right fit for every family, we are grateful that we’re able to care for residents at each stage of the aging process which means most residents will not need to move again. This is a great relief for many families. Please know that we are always here for you should you have additional questions as you continue your search. Best wishes, Colleen Dombroskie Executive Director
