Viva Senior Living at Bel Air - Memory Care
1415 St. Francis Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
4.6
(12 reviews)
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4.6
(12 reviews)
Facility
4.9
Staff
5.0
Food
4.3
Activities
4.8
Value
4.7
Sandra
5
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March 26, 2023
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was beautiful. They showed us some rooms. The staff said everything was included. Even when it became hospice, that was already included. It was very clean. When you walk in, they got fireplaces. It's very cozy and it smelled nice. The staff who took me around was very nice. She gave me a list of questions that I could ask the other places. She also gave me a brochure for the VA because my father was in the military. You can get assistance from the VA, too. She was very good. The place was very nice. We like everything about it.
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Janice
4
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February 17, 2023
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was a very nice community. They had a lot of different areas there. I liked the little neighborhood concept that they had. They also had a lot of activities. The thing I didn't like was the way we were treated. We weren't treated badly, but I felt like the manager didn't think we were important enough to be considered before these other people came in, before they committed to finding out what we were thinking about the unit. That was the negative thing about it. I had an appointment and the manager did not make sure that she was available to meet with me and my sister, and that really turned me off. However, my interaction with them was good. They were all very open and positive. They had a salon, a little coffee bar area, and a courtyard. The thing I liked about the place, there were 16 to 20 residents total in the assisted living part, and that kind of appealed to me because my sister is from a small town in Kansas, and I thought that might be better for her. They had an activity room plus they had a separate TV room, and then they had a common area where people could visit.
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Maria
5
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January 5, 2023
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was fantastic. I was really pleased with the administrator and the nurse that they have. It looked like they had a very well-run organization. The room I saw was bright and welcoming. The only thing that they didn't include were the furnishings. You have to do it your own. The bathroom was very nice and very good for seniors with disability. It was very big and spacious. I really thought it was very nice. They provide cable TV for free. They also have a nice dining room. They have an activities person, a meeting room for families, and a beautiful patio area for the residents to go out in the summertime. I even saw a couple of residents walking around outside and getting some exercise. In the state of Maryland, there are three levels of care, but Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air does five. So for instance, level two could have a low level two and a high level two. I thought that was kind of creative. The cost was very high though. If you ran out of funds, they wouldn't accept you as a Medicaid resident. It is going to be limiting if you don't have enough funds for your loved one.
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James
5
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November 24, 2022
My mother was at Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air for less than two months. The staff was outstanding. They were very patient, very professional, and very caring. She was very difficult, but they were there and responded wonderfully. We couldn't say anything except the very, very best for Commonwealth and all the staff. She had some help with going to the restroom, but she ate out in the common area. She took care of herself. She was independent. The associates came in and visited with her and might have helped her with a thing or two, but she could dress herself, she could use the restrooms, and she could get around with the walker. The facility was excellent. They responded very well to our needs. When we came in, they got a room ready almost immediately. The room was very clean and very modern and they excellently prepared the bathroom as far as for a senior. The common areas were beautifully decorated and always very, very clean. The eating area was very nice and very comfortable. It was just excellent in every regard. They had a flexible menu. They also had some basics that if you didn't like anything on the menu, you could request soup, sandwiches, and several other things that were available. They also had the facility that if late at night, you were hungry, you could ring and they could fix you a sandwich or soup. They were very, very good. They did a tremendous amount. There was always something going on. Value for money was excellent. It was less expensive than several that we looked at.
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Jennifer
5
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July 21, 2022
I went to look at Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air. They were great, very knowledgeable, and they knew all of the residents. You can tell that they genuinely cared about everybody, so I liked it there. They gave me a lot of information, and they were extremely helpful. The residents were smiling and seemed happy. The facility is very clean and has a nice atmosphere. It kind of goes around like a little cottage. It's a very peaceful setting. They go on trips, and they have a bus. They take the residents out for walks. They have activities that they do. The menu looked fantastic, and the food looked amazing.
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Jackie
4
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January 8, 2022
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was nice. It's very clean, well-kept, and nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly and it seemed like the residents were taken care of very well. It's a beautiful place. I liked it. It would have been nice to have my uncle there, but they just couldn't accept the level of care he has.
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Karen
5
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August 10, 2021
I will be moving my brother into Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, and for one thing, it's not very large. I like the fact that it wasn't very big, and the other thing that won me over is I know the doctor that goes there. I used to work with that doctor at another hospital who is a doctor at that facility, so that's one of the big ones right there. I knew the doctor that would be taking care of my brother. There was a doctor at the hospital I worked years ago, and I love him. I think he's a great doctor, so when I heard he was a physician of that place, that was pretty much a done deal. It was a smaller place, and it was nice looking, but it was small. I like that they have a transportation van that they don't charge much to use. I didn't get to meet a whole lot of the staff because I just went with Colleen, but they seem to be very nice. I just walked by them a few times, and they seemed to be nice. I didn't have a lot of interaction with the staff. Colleen is the woman who runs the place, so she's the one that did the tour with me and set things up. I still have to see what I could bring with me, so I had to see the size of the room. It's not very big, but I would have liked to have it bigger. I liked the fact that they already have a small kitchenette in there, a little sink, and a refrigerator underneath the cabinet. The other big thing was they're allowing me to bring his cat with him because he's been taking the chemo to live for his cat that he rescued. They had activities going on and stuff, but I didn't pay attention to all that stuff. The place is clean, very maintained, and very good. There were no odors of older people living there.
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Cheryl
5
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August 6, 2021
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was very nice. The people I met were very nice and helpful. I saw all the rooms, and they were all very nice. That facility is very comforting. It reminds you more of living in a home or a house, as compared to where my mom is now. It's very nice, but it kind of reminds you more of being on vacation in a hotel. So I like that; it was like it had all the comforts of home there. They had dining areas, and they had living rooms outside each group of rooms. So there was a group of four bedroom apartments, and outside of each group they would have a nice little living-room setup with a TV and a couch. They have a small courtyard, and when you look out the bedroom windows, they have bird feeders. It was nice compared to where she's at now.
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J.S.
5
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March 20, 2021
My mom is at the memory care of Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air. Our experience with them has been great. The staff is wonderful, and she said the food is good. They have all kinds of activities, like music, quizzes, bingo, art projects, and singing songs. Before COVID, they would go out, but I think they're about to be able to go out on bus trips now; however, they won't get off the bus at this point. They also have movie nights and happy hours. It's a small place, but they have beautiful grounds, including a couple of patios.
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Tony
5
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January 21, 2021
My mother moved into Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air last month. Our experience is great, but she hates it. It's very nice, and the staff there is very nice. Her room is a little small for her to get around in, smaller than some of the other facilities, but it's manageable. That's probably the only negative about it. It's very odd-shaped, like a crooked L from the bird's eye view. She picked the room because it overlooked a courtyard, and she's happy with it. It's close to where she lived, so she got to keep all of her doctors and she doesn't have to switch. It's easy to get to. It's more like a housing residential neighborhood, which I like a lot better. The activities are limited, but they play bingo and cards.
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Debbie
4
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July 31, 2018
It is beautiful and relatively small, so it has a very home-like atmosphere. The place is quite lovely. The staff members are very caring, very nurturing, and very cooperative with us. We have been very happy with the care that my mom is receiving there. The food is excellent. My mom is really not able to eat too much because she just had surgery; however, when she first went in and was able to eat, she was eating a lot more than she was at other place because the food was more like home-cooked meals as opposed to hospital-type food. They have a special unit for the memory care patients. My mom is quite advanced in her dementia, so she is in their special unit. They provide things for them to do to keep their hands busy.
Therese405742
4
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June 10, 2016
It was wonderful. The people looked happy, there’s plenty to do, and the apartment itself was wonderful and a good size. The dining room was nice, had plenty of room, and was nicely decorated.
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Costs for Viva Senior Living at Bel Air - Memory Care in Bel Air, Maryland
Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$6,900
Starting Price
Memory Care
Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.
$8,200
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Viva Senior Living at Bel Air - Memory Care in Bel Air, Maryland
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Linen Services
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
Dining
- Guest Meals
- Communal Dining
Inside Amenities
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Personal Care
- Cooking services
- Administer Medication
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Toileting Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Meal Preparation
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Medicare Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Medicare Accepted
- Rent And Care Fees
- Financial Guidance
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
- Parking Lot
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
- Kitchenette
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Staff trained in Medication Management
- Reference Checks
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Staff Trained in First Aid
- Reference Checks
- Staff Trained in Ethics
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Salon Services
- Fitness Opportunities
- Fitness Opportunities
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
Languages
- English spoken
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
- Transfer Assistance
- Transfer Assistance
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
Health Services
- Medical Care
- Memory Care
- Podiatry
- Psychiatric Care
- Psychiatric Care
- Medical Care
- Memory Care
- Hospice Care
- Medication Reminders
Pets
- No Birds
- No Large Dogs
- Pets
Campus/Building Details
- Coffee Shop
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Outside Amenities
- Patio
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Guests
- Guest Parking
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: We offer a month-to-month rental
- Technology: Emergency call system
- Activities: true
- Licenses: Licensed 12AL0163-A & 12AL0164-A
- State Licenses: #12AL0197, 12AL0196
About Viva Senior Living at Bel Air - Memory Care in Bel Air, Maryland
Welcome to Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air! 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.
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