Renovation Plans Include the Addition of a Memory Care Neighborhood
Charlottesville, VA – January 23, 2024 – Commonwealth Senior Living announces that it has officially begun the complete renovation of Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas The project includes the creation of a secure memory care neighborhood which will feature CSL’s award winning Sweet Memories memory care programming, a new dining room, a new fitness/therapy space, and a new living/activity room dedicated to the memory of Caton Merchant, original founder of the community. In addition, all the apartments and public areas will be renovated, and the building exterior will be completely updated.
“This marks a significant milestone in the history of this community,” said Earl Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer at Commonwealth Senior Living. “Since taking over the management in September 2023, we have been actively speaking with residents and their families to learn more about their needs and how we can honor the history and legacy of this important part of the Manassas community. The renovation of Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas demonstrates our commitment to delivering on that promise by creating a world-class senior living community that will improve the quality of life for residents, their family members, and our team for many more years.”
The general contractor for the renovation at Commonwealth Senior Living at Manassas is Portsmouth, Virginia-based DB3, Inc. The official kick off of the project took place on January 8, 2024, and construction on the new Sweet Memories™ Alzheimer’s and dementia neighborhood is scheduled to be completed in late summer of 2024.
In addition to planning renovations, and a possible expansion to the community, Commonwealth has been introducing its Signature Programs including Farm to Table dining, Our Promise to Veterans program which honors those men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and Commonwealth’s Travel the World program, among others.
Earl Parker continued; “We are excited to build upon the history that has been in place and live out our Core Values with our residents and associates. These Values outline the key elements and actions that attribute to resident, family, and associate satisfaction and the success of our communities as well as our organization.”
About Commonwealth Senior Living
Commonwealth Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, personal care, and memory care to seniors across Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. Commonwealth Senior Living has become a leader in the senior living industry through our innovative signature programs, such as our award-winning Sweet Memories Alzheimer’s and dementia program, our Farm to Table dining, and our interactive communication tool, SMILE ™, among others. As a Certified Great Place to Work® company for five years in a row, Commonwealth Senior Living continues to pioneer new services to meet our goal of improving the lives of seniors, their families, and each other. The company is an active member of the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA), Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA), Lifespan, Argentum, American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) and the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing (NIC). For more information on Commonwealth Senior Living, visit www.CommonwealthSL.com.
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