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Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine

7211 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505

Community Reviews and Comparisions

4.5

(10 reviews)

Starting Price

$4,770

Care Offered: Memory Care and Assisted Living

Wi-Fi

Pet Friendly

Transportation Services

Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine
Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine

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About Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine in Norfolk, Virginia

Welcome to Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine, a premier senior living community in Norfolk that is managed by Commonwealth Senior Living. With a rich tradition of serving seniors since 1896, The Ballentine is an award-winning and leading community for seniors in the region. Centrally located in Norfolk, our community is close to healthcare facilities, shopping, dining and more. Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine provides comprehensive services for residents in a caring and home-like atmosphere that ensures they maintain a quality lifestyle.

Our community boasts a variety of amenities to ensure our residents are comfortable, happy and healthy. Among our residents' favorite features are the solariums, library and cozy fireplace in the lobby. For active residents, our full-time activities director coordinates daily activities, trips and social programs. Residents enjoy suites and companion rooms with private baths. With no entrance fees, enjoying life at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine is an affordable option. We believe in personal and dignified care which is why team members are on-site 24 hours a day and we develop an individualized care plan for each resident. We understand that everyone has unique needs and we tailor services to our residents, such as medication management and weekly housekeeping and linen service.

The attentive and experienced caregivers provide compassionate care to residents who have all the comforts of home and maintenance-free living surrounded by friends and neighbors! Our residents quickly become like family. With a variety of living options, you'll be sure to feel right at home. Explore Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine further and schedule a tour today.


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Starting Price

4,770/mo


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4.5

(10)


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Care Types

Memory Care, Assisted Living


Bedroom Types

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Reviews of Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine in Norfolk, Virginia

4.5

(10 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.5

  • Staff

    4.8

  • Food

    4.0

  • Activities

    4.0

  • Value

    5.0

Wendy

5

January 18, 2026

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The staff at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine did really well, were very pleasant, and very knowledgeable. The rooms weren't up to the same level as the other place. They were OK, but it's a much older facility. The dining area was much smaller. I understood from one of the staff that they are going to be doing some renovations. I'm sure that's going to be very helpful. They're short on parking. I have known people who have stayed there, so I've had more opportunity to see it than even when I took my mother, but it's always well landscaped and always looked very nice.

Provider Response

Wendy, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are happy to hear you feel confident in the care provided in our community. It's feedback like yours that inspires and motivates our team to continue serving our residents with dignity and respect every day. Thank you again for your kind words and support.

John1

5

April 28, 2025

I visited this facility

I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine. Everything was much newer-looking. I would put it in the same category as being able to go to a nice hotel. The folks that met with us were very informative, no pressure, very open, and very good.

William

5

October 10, 2024

I visited this facility

I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine. The reception was very informative. The outside looked very clean and nice. From what I saw, it had a warm atmosphere inside. The facility was pretty good. I would recommend it.

Nigel

5

February 7, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My wife has moved into Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine. I like it myself. I haven't found any faults in it or anything yet, but I like it. I like the upkeep. I like the way it's run and all. I don't have any problems with it or anything. The staff deal with my wife every day, and they're friendly, kind, and courteous. I have no problem with the staff. The community is very clean and maintained. It's up to standards and it's up to date. They have a large dining area. The rooms are neat, clean, and well-kept. With regards to activities, I've seen them playing bingo and things like that. They were playing other card games, too, and they have a room specifically for that, so I'm satisfied with it. The courtyard is kept clean because the day I went there, they had people who were cleaning up the leaves and all. It's a pleasant atmosphere. The community is quiet, peaceful, and comfortable.

Laurie

4

November 4, 2021

I visited this facility

Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine was very nice. I saw the memory care, and the staff was very friendly and the meals looked really good. They showed me menus and activity calendars. Everything was pretty much the same as the other place we chose except the other place was sunnier and more open. Some of the residents there said that the food was really good. They had a chapel, Sunday services, a big courtyard where the residents and families could visit, activities, and physical therapy.

Provider Response

Dear Laurie, Thank you so much for your kind words and consideration. Please know that we wish you and your mother all the best, and we are always just a call away should there be anything you need. Kind regards, Leigh Morehead Executive Director

JEBB

5

February 20, 2021

I visited this facility

The warmth that exudes from each staff member is palpable throughout this beautifully appointed building and grounds. Rooms are good sized, clean, and up to date. We are excited to be moving my Dad there soon!

Provider Response

Dear JEBB, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are honored to improve the lives of seniors and their families every day, and we look forward to welcoming your father into the Ballentine family this week. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to support his transition. I am always just a call away. Kind regards, Alicia Durrah Executive Director

Steve533427

3

June 28, 2016

I visited this facility

At The Ballentine, the staff were wonderful, the chef was amazing, and the rooms were quite nice. They had lots of rooms with gardens available. They really seem like a well-rounded facility. For their activities, they had gardening. Most people come in to get lectures. They have a lot of activities, and it is a really nice place.

Eunice3

4

September 29, 2015

I visited this facility

The Ballentine was very nice; it was one story, and the courtyard was really nice. They have different room sizes.

Caring86921150

5

August 28, 2014

I visited this facility

I visited The Ballentine. It looked like a nursing home even from the lobby when you walked in. I did talk to the staff there and got some information regarding how being a veteran can help to defray some of the costs of staying there, but I got the feeling that it was a level of care that was way beyond what we were looking for at this time.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re so glad you had a great experience with our community. Improving the lives of seniors, their families, and our associates is central to everything we do, so we truly value your feedback.

JoAnn5

5

August 15, 2013

I visited this facility

The facility is well-kept as well as the grounds. The personnel that work there are very pleasant which I think is amazing; it is a tough job. The rooms are clean and the food is good; my in-laws are happy. They've been there since May and they've been very happy.

Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re so glad you had a great experience with our community. Improving the lives of seniors, their families, and our associates is central to everything we do, so we truly value your feedback.

Services and Amenities of Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine in Norfolk, Virginia

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Guest Meals

Games Hobbies & Recreation

  • Literary Activities/Programs
  • Educational Activities/Programs
  • Music Activities/Programs
  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
  • Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
  • Horticultural Activities

Inside Amenities

  • Entertainment Venues
  • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area

Outside Amenities

  • Garden

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Pets

  • Pets

Financing & Payment Options

  • Financial Guidance
  • Rent And Care Fees

Health Services

  • Medication Reminders

Languages

  • English spoken

Personal Care

  • Personal Care Assistants

Resident Information

  • Offers Respite Care

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Salon Services

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Linen Services
  • Private Housekeeping Services

On-Site Services

  • Religious Services
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance

Room Amenities

  • Wifi/Internet In Unit

Parking Options

  • Parking Lot

Additional Amenity Information

  • Fee Structure: We offer a month-to-month rental
  • Features: Library
  • Technology: Emergency Call System
  • Special Comment: Premier community in the Ghent section of Norfolk. Close to DePaul hospital and Wards Corner shopping.
  • Licenses: Virginia

Costs for Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine in Norfolk, Virginia

Memory Care

$4,770

Starting Price

Assisted Living

$4,830

Starting Price

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