Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor

What is Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor licensed to provide in Chesapeake, VA?

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor at 1324 Cedar Road, Chesapeake is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 100 residents. Its license covers both levels Virginia licenses -- residential living care and assisted living care, and it operates a safe, secure environment (special care unit) for residents with dementia.

VDSS lists the license as One Year, expiring May 17, 2027, with Mr. Gary Pelton named as administrator. The length of a Virginia license is itself a signal: one-year and two-year terms go to facilities in compliance, while conditional and provisional terms flag a facility that is new or has not yet shown sustained compliance.

The record also lists a non-ambulatory qualification, meaning the building may serve residents who cannot evacuate without help from another person.

What did Virginia inspectors find at Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor?

VDSS has posted 17 inspections for Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor; five fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, two were complaint-related and four documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated April 30, 2026.

Violations VDSS cited in the past two years, in the inspector's own words (first sentence of each):

• 22VAC40-73-320-A (Physical examination and report, April 30, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure within the 30 days preceding admission, a person shall have a physical examination by an independent physician.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, April 30, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP ) shall be completed within 30 days after admission and shall include the following: Description of.
• 22VAC40-73-680-D (Administration of medications and related provisions, April 30, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber's instructions.
• 22VAC40-73-690-G (Medication review, April 30, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure action taken in response to the recommendation noted in the medication review shall be documented in the resident's record.
• 22VAC40-73-940-A (Fire safety: compliance with state regulations and local fire ordinances, April 30, 2026): Based on the fire inspection report review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure an assisted living facility shall comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51) as determined by at least an annual.
• 22VAC40-90-40-B (Background checks, April 30, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure criminal history records were obtained on or prior to the 30th day of employment for each staff person.
• 22VAC40-73-450-H (Individualized service plans, March 2, 2026): Based on the record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the care and services specified in the individualized service plan ( ISP ) are provided to each resident.
• 22VAC40-73-290-B (Work schedule and posting, April 3, 2025): Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to develop and implement a procedure for posting the name of the current on-site person in charge in a place in the facility that is conspicuous to the residents and the public.
• 22VAC40-73-410-A (Orientation and related information for residents, April 3, 2025): Based on the record review the facility failed to ensure upon admission, the assisted living facility shall provide an orientation for new residents and their legal guardian including emergency response procedures, mealtimes, and use of.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, April 3, 2025): Based on the record review the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP ) shall be completed within 30 days after admission and shall include a description of identified needs and dated based upon.
• 22VAC40-73-640-A (Medication management plan and reference materials, April 3, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to implement a written plan for medication management to include methods to ensure that each resident's prescription medications and any over-the counter drugs and.
• 22VAC40-73-680-D (Administration of medications and related provisions, April 3, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber's instructions.

How does Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor compare with other Chesapeake assisted living?

At 100 licensed beds, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor is larger than the median assisted living facility in Chesapeake (76 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 5 facilities in Chesapeake are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 6 of 15 in Chesapeake. The closest in size are Hampton Manor of Chesapeake (102 beds, with secure unit, seven violation inspections in 24 months) and Indian River Assisted Living (109 beds, no secure unit, 12 violation inspections in 24 months). Families often tour one building of each size before deciding which feel suits their parent.

What should families ask Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on physical examination and report, individualized service plans, administration of medications and related provisions, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask how many residents live in the special care unit now, how many direct care staff are awake there overnight, and who coordinates the unit's weekly activity hours.

Ask what the 2 complaint investigations in the last two years involved and how the facility responded.

Ask whether residents on the Auxiliary Grant are accepted, and whether someone who spends down private savings can stay.

Ask to see the emergency preparedness plan, including generator coverage and the agreement for relocating residents during a storm.

Who can help a family considering Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor in Chesapeake?

The free, independent help for this facility is the Bay Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Regional Office (Norfolk office) (757-222-4542) for resident concerns and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) (757-461-9481) for planning. Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545.

Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, facility search -- data as of October 28, 2026.