Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield

Is Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield in Richmond licensed by Virginia?

It is: the state roster shows Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield (Richmond, VA 23234) with a 1-year license that expires May 9, 2027, a licensed capacity of 82, and VDSS facility number 1104429.

A regular license runs 12 months or more and is issued to facilities found in substantial compliance; the length printed on it (1-year license) is set by the department, and the facility still gets at least one unannounced inspection every year.

What care is Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield licensed to provide?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield's license covers both residential living care and assisted living care, with a special care unit for residents with serious cognitive impairment; the VDSS record also notes non-ambulatory residents accepted.

Compare that scope with your parent's most recent Uniform Assessment Instrument before you tour. See how the two levels differ and special care unit staffing rules.

What have VDSS inspectors found at Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield?

VDSS has posted 17 inspections of Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield from 2022 to 2026: 6 found at least one violation and 8 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Mar 31, 2026, cited 1 standard.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Mar 31, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a review of facility documentation, staff records, and interviews, the facility did not ensure medications were administered in accordance with the physician’s or other prescriber’s instructions and consistent with the standards of practice outlines in the current medication aide curriculum approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Mar 31, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 460 personal care services and general supervision and care: Based on interviews and a review of facility documentation, the facility did not ensure they assumed general responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

Mar 2, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 70 incident reports: Based on a review of facility documentation, the facility did not ensure the licensing office received an incident report within 24 hours for any major incident that negatively affected or that threatened the life, health, safety, or welfare of any resident.

Mar 2, 2026 (renewal):

• 320 physical examination and report: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure a risk assessment for tuberculosis was completed on each resident annually.
• 310 admission and retention of residents: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not provide written assurance to the residents that the facility has the appropriate license to meet his care needs at the time admission.
• 1110 appropriateness of placement and continued residence: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure that six months after placement of the resident in the safe, secure environment and annually thereafter, the licensee, administrator, or designee performed a review of the appropriateness of each resident’s continued residence in the special care unit.
• 610 menus for meals and snacks: Based on a tour of the facility, the facility did not ensure the menus for meals and snacks for the current week were dated and posted in an area conspicuous to residents.

Plus 3 more standards cited at this visit.

Mar 11, 2025 (monitoring):

• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on observation the facility failed to ensure that the medication storage area was locked.

Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.

How does Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield compare with similar-sized facilities in Chesterfield County?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield ranks 13th by capacity among 26 licensed facilities in Chesterfield County (county median 78, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 9 inspections, 5 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield?

For Richmond the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Chesterfield County is Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging at 804-343-3000.

Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545; suspected abuse to APS at (888) 832-3858. More local contacts are on our Chesterfield County page.