Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge
360 Laboratory Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Reviews of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
4.4
(22 reviews)
Facility
4.3
Staff
4.5
Food
2.7
Activities
3.0
Value
2.7
Lucy_21
5
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July 1, 2024
I thought Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge was great. They were wonderful and very attentive. They answered questions. They took their time; I didn't feel rushed. They showed me the cafeteria, the library, an exercise room, the chapel, and some little garden areas outside. They showed me some activities that some of the residents were doing, like craft-type activities. Then they took us to the actual floor that my mother-in-law would be on and showed us a room. The room was like a hospital room. It was a small room with a bathroom attached, and that was pretty much it. It was private. And it would come to my mother-in-law unfurnished, so she would have to furnish it. If she wanted a small refrigerator, she would have to take that with her, too. It would just be an empty room and a bathroom. They have like where they put my mother-in-law's name on the list if she wanted to do a specific thing, and then they would come back and get her when it was time for that thing and take her to wherever it was happening. They also told us that they'd take the residents out to dinner once a week if they wanted to go. Of course, they have to pay for their own food. They would take them to a restaurant so they could go to dinner, and they would take them shopping. They have a shuttle. One day a week, they'd go to Walmart, and one day a week, to the grocery store. They would go to the movies if they wanted to go, too. I think it would be perfect for her because she would have made friends with people her own age, but she is not ready. The people we passed in the hallways weren't the ones showing us the tour made it a point to be friendly. And some of the residents even came up to us and said, 'Are you going to come and live with us here?' So some of the residents were trying to be friendly, too. The place seemed clean and appropriate.
Deborah
5
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March 29, 2024
I went to look at Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge. I thought they were all excellent. They had a lot of activity. The few staff members that I met were very nice and friendly. I saw one room, and it was okay. It was not extra-large, but it was big enough. The staff who showed me around was very sweet, caring, and understanding. The facility was clean.
Myrna
5
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August 22, 2021
I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge. I love the size of the rooms, and I love everything about that tour. When you look at it from the outside, it didn't look like much. When we went inside, I fell in love with the place. It was homey. The people were warm, and the residents made us feel very welcome. The staff was wonderful. She was excellent. The dining room is excellent. I loved it. It was spacious and was just nice all in all. They had a beauty shop, do laundry, and trash pickup. They had an exercise room at the end of the hall. They have a room for rehab if you're coming out of the hospital. I love that place.
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Susan
4
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June 24, 2021
I was very surprised with Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge because it's been there a while, but I didn't realize it was under new management. A lot of sections have been totally renovated. The staff was great, and it was a very good place. You got one meal a day, and you could pay for the other meals individually or be billed at the end of the month. It might suit a lot of people because some don't like breakfast. I thought that the price was not quite as good for what you received, but maybe the ability to age in place would be good. They have the usual bingo, and they go out to malls or to restaurants. They were going to a local Mexican restaurant that day with some of the staff. The hallways were a regular size. They're not narrow by any means, but just like a hospital size. There is a full sized washer and dryer on each floor. They take care of linens and towels, but they don't do your personal washing until you move up to more care.
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Terri
5
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June 23, 2021
I enjoyed the tour at Commonwealth Senior Living, and I like the facility a lot. They're great people, and it impressed me the way they were taking care of the residents there. The bedroom was one large room with a lot of closet space and a clean bathroom. The first floor has all the common areas. The second floor was for assisted living residents. The third and fourth floors were for residential living. It's for seniors or couples who don't really need assisted living at the time, but wanted to live in an apartment-type complex. They have different activities on different days of the week. They have bingo, puzzles, and exercises.
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karen0101
1
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November 29, 2020
This place is not for any human being to live. The lack of safety to others is completely and utterly dangerous. They are under review of safety regulations of others
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Mark
5
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February 27, 2020
I chose Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge because of the location. It's located correctly for what my father wants. The staff is exceptional and everything has been pretty good. The community is very nice and pleasant, and the dining area looked very clean, organized, and very inviting.
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Debbie
5
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December 24, 2019
Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge was very nice, but it was a big tall building and my friend would've been on the third floor, and she wouldn't want that. It was older, but it was in good condition. The staff was nice, and it was an active community. There were people coming and going, and a bus had gone off for shopping. The staff showed me different rooms, layouts and prices, and the price was nice. Oak Ridge was my favorite city to live in. It's a walkable town, and it's near a great hospital. The majority of doctors, Wal-Mart, and a movie theater were all within 5-10 minutes. Everything is quick and easy to get to. They had activity rooms, a party room, popcorn, and a movie room. They were redoing one of the major rooms, and everything's well kept up. The hallways were nice, wide and bright. They had a mailbox station and elevators, and they also had an Alzheimer's unit.
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JE
4
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September 3, 2019
My husband is in Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge. We chose them because their program is a little more flexible than some of the comparable facilities. The food is average. There's a big effort being made for cleanliness. It's an older building, and they're constantly trying to renovate and stay on top of the upkeep. It has some problems, but they put in a good effort on the building. They have several activities posted.
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aristarcus
5
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March 20, 2019
The woman who gave me a tour was extremely generous with her time and gave me a wealth of information.
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Tina
4
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August 6, 2018
The community was good and clean. The staff was friendly. The dining area was nice and set up like a restaurant. It looked like a well take care of, nice place.
Ty
4
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June 27, 2018
It looked really nice. The staff who toured me was nice and very polite. Everything was really neat, and I wouldn't mind being there.
Walter
4
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May 23, 2018
It's a very nice facility. The apartment they showed us was too small, but it was very nice. The staff arranged the meeting for me, met me at the time they expected me, and showed me around. They were very accommodating.
Marjorie
5
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December 6, 2017
It was a very welcoming place. It looked clean and attractive. It's not the newest in Oak Ridge, but it had a pleasing atmosphere when you go in. The person that assisted me during the tour was very eager to show me the place, very enthusiastic, and very welcoming. She knew what she was doing and she was very interested in the welfare of their residents. I ate there and I enjoyed the food. If you need more, you just have to ask them, which I think is really nice. They have everything that I would want.
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Holly165217
4
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May 8, 2017
We moved my mother in about 2 weeks ago. She’s still adjusting, but I think she likes it. The staff is very nice. She’s in a studio right now. I’d like to see them have a separate bedroom within the assisted living floor to make it seem more like a home. Right now, it kind of seems like a hotel room, but we’re hoping maybe she can move to independent-living later on as she gets stronger. She likes the food. Some of the activities are a little repetitive, but they have quite a few. They have shuttle services. The grounds are very nice and very well kept.
Norman554868
4
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May 6, 2017
It was very nice. We're impressed with what we saw. The staff was delightful, but the apartment she showed was a little small. We had lunch there, the food was fine, and the menu looked good to me.
Alan431120
5
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March 7, 2017
My parents chose this place, and they have been there for a month now. The place is great, and they love it there. The employees are very attentive; they really like it there. They have a large bedroom which they are together, and the other room is there office or computer room. They also like that the food is great. They are also near their doctors who that is nice as well. There's some kind of an outing everyday and multiple activities throughout the day.
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Gaylan
5
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January 5, 2017
We had a very good visit. The executive director hosted us for a tour of the premises. We liked the place. The only thing that would have been negative was that it was multi-story, and you had to get up and down on elevators. They had a puzzle room and various places to do crafts. There was a library and a television center where they did a variety of things. It's definitely a very nice facility. We were treated very well and were very pleased with what we saw.
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Barbara043744
5
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December 2, 2016
It was really nice; we're really impressed. They had non-stop activities all day if you want to participate. The staff was very friendly.
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Denise R.
5
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May 11, 2016
Everyone was so gracious and welcoming. We were so impressed. We were invited for lunch, and the chef came up to our table and talked to me. You couldn't ask for anything better. They were going to redo the entire apartment for another person coming in.
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Caring104361750
5
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April 20, 2015
I think it was beautiful; I did highly consider it. The rooms were very nice. The staff is professional, very nice, and very personable. The sanitation is very good. Everything was very lovely.
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Collin1
4
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October 8, 2014
I've been quite satisfied with this community, and my parents have too because my mother is independent while my father is currently in need of a fairly high level of care, but he is improving steadily. They chose to go there several months ago from California, and after looking at and talking with my siblings, we were visiting several assisted living communities here in East Tennessee. The rooms are quite satisfactory.
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Continuing Care Communities
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$1,940
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Independent Living
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$2,475
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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.
$3,012
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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.
$2,910
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Guest Meals
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Staff trained in Medication Management
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Personal Care
- Cooking services
Languages
- English spoken
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Insurance
- Financial Guidance
- Rent And Care Fees
Health Services
- Medication Reminders
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Room Amenities
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Inside Amenities
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Entertainment Venues
Pets
- Pets
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Campus/Building Details
- Coffee Shop
Additional Amenity Information
- State Licenses: 00000014
About Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Senior Living in Oak Ridge, TN
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, �We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.� These are the words that drive us. It�s a promise that we make to our residents and their families each and every day� a promise to deliver high-quality services, enhance a vibrant lifestyle and foster the relationships that matter the most.
Located in Oak Ridge, TN, just 25 miles west of Knoxville, Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge offers independent living, assisted living, short-term stays and hospice care for a personalized approach that enhances quality of life.
24-Hour Support
No matter what you need, our dedicated team is available 24 hours a day to provide support. At Oak Ridge, our culture stems from the staff members who show love, care and dedication to residents. Knowledgeable, professional team members are here to provide a helping hand with dignity and respect, with services such as medication management and transportation, as well as help with daily activities like getting dressed or getting around the community.
A Vibrant, Engaging Lifestyle
By practicing person-centered care, we tailor our services to your loved one�s individualized needs. We encourage our residents to engage with life at their own pace, and we support that by offering a chance to share delicious meals through our award-winning Farm-to-Table and Today from the Bay dining programs, experience different cultures and lifestyles with our Travel the World program or simply have a meaningful conversation in one of our beautiful outdoor sitting areas. You�ll also discover there really can be more hours in a day when you live here�because we take care of all the maintenance and housekeeping services so your time is truly your own.
Convenient Location
Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge is located in Oak Ridge, TN, just a short drive from Knoxville, a city known for its large arts community, dozens of festivals, and rich historical sites. We�re also 65 miles from Gatlinburg, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Just a few miles away from our community, you�ll have access to exceptional medical services at Methodist Medical Center, as well as area attractions including University of Tennessee Arboretum, American Museum of Science and Energy, and the Little Ponderosa Zoo.
Come see for yourself! We invite you to explore all that Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge has to offer�call to schedule a personal tour today!
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