Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,450/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 2, 2026Community profile
Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine
7211 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.450 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,489/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 2, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,584/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 2, 2026Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,009/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 2, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$4,450 currently · −$380 since Aug 3, 2026
Based on 2 observed source-published starting-price points. Dates are when we observed each value.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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October 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM PDT
4 changes detected in this data refresh
Published price updated
Semi-Private published price changed from $4,770 to $5,009.
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Family and resident feedback
4.4 out of 5 from 50 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveFeels like visiting home
I love that the Ballentine facility overall doesn't feel medical. There is a homey feel to the architecture and décor that makes it feel like a traditional apartment. The whole place feels welcoming and homey
★★★★★
PositiveBeing helped.
Last week I had a bit of an incident at the Ballentine. [name removed] came to my rescue!!!! She was quick, calming, and right on point!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!!! THANK YOU [name removed]!!! You are an exceptionally hard and dedicated worker.
★★★★★
PositiveOverall would recommend
The management staff handled our situation and stressed feelings with great care and concern. The general staff treat our mom like their own family and always greet us with updates or stories. The activities and amenities (like the hair salon) are super convenient for keeping mom engaged in "normal" activities.
★★★★★
PositiveWarm and welcoming
All of the staff, from aides to administrative to activities to maintenance have been genuinely warm and welcoming, presenting as a unified team.
★★★★★
CriticalOur family's experience
My mom, who dies in April of last year, btw, was there for about three months. She eventually decided to move to an independent living community, because in spite of having and paying for a high level of need, she felt it was necessary to keep personal staff person with her during the days. This was something a number of residents had to do, telling me that the care was insufficient. Trying to get laundry done was a nightmare. The dryer didn't work properly and laundry was sometimes returned very wet. When her sta…
★★★★★
PositiveI 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 …
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Commonwealth Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 22, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Room Service
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Meals Provided
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Memory Care
- High Acuity Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Diabetic Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Wii Bowling
- Holiday Parties
- Wine Tasting
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Happy Hour
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities On-site
- Sensory-based Programs
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Gardening Club
- Cooking Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Pet-focused Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Barber Shop
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Outside Patio
- Raised Garden Beds
- Billiards Lounge
- Piano or Organ
Apartment & room features
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Bath Tubs
- Ground Floor Units
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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