Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

Jim Slusher

Colleen, I would like to share with you that our family is very pleased with Commonwealth Senior Living and the staff. They have been great. They have responded to every need of our mom. The staff does not only do the job, they do the job with a super attitude. The facility is first rate, but the staff makes the facility special. My brother and I know our mother came with a negative attitude and additionally your group inherited some health issues, but again you, Jody, Mika, Caroline, Hope, Rhonda, Kerri and Jamica have been outstanding working with our mom. We are very happy and thankful we found you. Jim Slusher Bill Slusher

Kathleen Welborn

This post may be best suited for their website, but I am posting it here for their use if they choose to do so. December four years ago my sister, Irma Disney, became a resident of Greenfield Assisted Living of Bel Air, which now is Commonwealth Assisted living of Bel Air. Staff members remained the same with the change. When a family member becomes unable to care for themselves, they have several options. The only option that we had was to find a nice, home-like, facility where she would have 24/7 and the care she needed. After looking at several of these facilities, a perfect one was found for her. That's right, Commonwealth Assisted Living of Bel Air. She agreed to take the chance and we moved her into their care and we were not disappointed. I personally suggest if anyone is looking for a place where their loved one could really make it their last home, they should visit Commonwealth and speak with them. That's all you have to do. My sister died on Dec. 5 in her private suite at Commonwealth. The caregivers had their hands full with her at times, but they were very patient and took good care of her under the direction of Jody Snyder, the Director of Nursing. Jody is a very caring individual for the residents and also the families of the resident and always available with the answers needed. It takes a very special person to care for the elderly and she is definitely one of them. The Activities Director, Mary Mathis, is always doing wonderful activities for the residents and she was very helpful to me. Clinton, the Director of Maintenance, is there to change a light bulb or to move a piece of furniture for the resident Ask him and he can do it. He made my sister's last days a little brighter and she adored him. She depended on him to always help her with something. A Special thanks to these three people from me. I have only mentioned a few, but all of the staff and caregivers are great and I appreciate all of them and thank them for the work they do and the care that they gave to my sister and to the care that they continue to give to others.

Sue Muir

Dear Colleen, Jody (and team), Thank you so much for all you have each done to make Mom and Dad’s move to Commonwealth Senior Living at BelAir as easy and seamless as possible (especially when dealing with all of rehab issues that we have both dealt with). Your staff is warm, welcoming and competent and immediately made dad (and of course us), feel like part of the family and helped ease the burden that this type of typically difficult transition can be. I have to tell you both that a simple thing like helping dad use the toilet 3 times his first afternoon made a typically quiet, introverted and independent man exclaim, “I feel almost independent. What a thrill to go into the bathroom and use the toilet!” (Of course that made me realize what dignity the rehab facility had stolen from him making him use a urinal and diaper for almost 6 weeks). 😞 Dad’s dinner tray was then brought to his room shortly thereafter and he again was so excited that it tasted so good and was the exact right consistency for him to handle! He said, “This is excellent! Tell the “puréer” that it couldn't have been done any better!” So we did! (Jim, Ronnie and Sue, thank you for your extra time, effort and persistence in finding a texture that dad can swallow!(THAT has been life-saving)!! And Colleen, who would have thought that a little thing like knowing some of the same people and streets in Shamokin, Pa. could make such a difference in someone’s day! And Fran, the visiting nurse’s gentle touch and warm, friendly, caring way touched him as well. I saw joy on dad’s face several times and my heart was warmed! Never underestimate the power and effect of any of the seemingly little things that you do on a day to day basis and think that it’s “just your job.” You are encouraging your staff and residents, making the quality of their lives better, reducing fear, anxiety and loneliness and helping families at the same time. Your hard work and dedication are not going unnoticed. Our whole family thanks you from the bottoms of our hearts! Just as I was ready to post this note on your website, we visited dad’s room, and he spontaneously started praising his care team, Rhonda and Jen (who he affectionately called “Rhonda’s rangers,” who bathed him, answer his “bell before the red light even goes off” and “even come in to see if I need anything or want a cup of coffee between my calls.” He said that he “calls this place, “Rhonda’s Wonderland!”When I told him I was going to post my thank you note on the website, but would take our name’s out, he said, “They can use my name for anything associated with this place!” His comments and excitement said it all and gave us peace! Thanks again staff! Sue

Cleta Norris

The decision to move into an assisted living is never an easy one, but sometimes it is a necessary one. In the past 18 months we have made that decision for 3 family members. Our experience has been with 3 different facilities and while they have all been good, Commonwealth is my favorite. From the moment we visited in July 2020, we felt our loved ones would be in good hands. My aunt and uncle moved into a double room where they could spend their final days together. Unfortunately, my aunt's time was only a couple of months but the care and concern were a blessing during that time. My uncle remains and is adjusting as well as possible. While he would rather be home, he praises those who care for him. The buildings are beautiful, super clean, and well maintained. The rooms are spacious with private baths and mini kitchens. The restaurant style dining room and various other areas provide beautiful settings for activities and freedom from their own rooms. I can't say enough about the staff. Every single person we have met has been great. They are friendly, skilled, caring and kind to us and more importantly to the residents. The Covid 19 pandemic has brought havoc on the whole world and through it all Commonwealth put the resident's safety and well being above even their own. They conform to guidelines and yet managed to keep families in touch with their loved ones. I would highly recommend CSL at Bel Air to anyone looking for care for their loved one. So thankful we found them. Cleta Norris