Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

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Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

Welcome to CSL The Ballentine - offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in Norfolk, Virginia But don't just take our word for it.

Our community has a rich tradition of supporting seniors with respect and loving care since 1896. Both the historic building with its 19th century touches along with our loving team, offer a southern charm that's unique to the area. For complete peace of mind for our residents and their families, our caregivers are on site 24 hours a day and ready to provide support and assistance at a moment's notice. From helping our residents with activities of daily living, such as getting dressed or taking a shower, we are here to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. We're proud to have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as Best Assisted Living in Norfolk, Virginia for 2021 and by memorycare.com as Best Memory Care in Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia for 2022. Come see for yourself all that we can offer to make this your perfect home. Schedule your personal tour today!

12/30/2025

Holiday joy and creativity filled the room at our gingerbread decorating contest!

From dazzling candy walkways to frosted rooftops, every masterpiece was made with heart and holiday spirit.

We loved sharing laughter, stories, and sweet memories together.

Check out the amazing creations and let us know your favorite in the comments!

12/29/2025

took a delicious trip back in time during our Signature Program! 😋 🔙

While celebrating our theme of vintage recipes, we revived the classic apple brown Betty.

After watching a fun video featuring 30 vintage recipes you probably forgot about, we discovered this timeless favorite, and couldn’t resist bringing it back to life. 👏

Sweet memories, great conversation, and even better dessert!

12/17/2025

Chef Penelope guided us through a vintage homemade bread pudding recipe during last week! 🍞✨

She shared her culinary magic step-by-step, and the best part? We all got to taste the sweet, warm treat afterward.

So grateful for moments like these that bring us together, especially while celebrating our Signature Program. 🧡

12/15/2025

Our residents decided to decorate our activity room’s tree this year using only handmade ornaments created by them. 🎄✨

Everyone crafted wooden ornaments, painted Christmas balls filled with festive goodies, and made a variety of other beautiful decorations. We love how it turned out! 💚

A special thank you to ACG Hospice for joining us!

12/13/2025

Sharing recipes with one another is a favorite pastime here at 🍴 😋

This time, our Sweet Memories residents learned about cinnamon applesauce ornaments, thanks to our Resident Program Director, Rebecca.

They loved every moment and it was a wonderful sensory experience filled with cozy scents. 🍏

We can’t wait to hang these beautiful ornaments on our Christmas tree! 🎁🌟

12/12/2025

To celebrate this month’s Travel the World theme of vintage recipes, we asked our residents and associates to share their own “recipes for life.” 🌍✨

From heartfelt advice to words of wisdom and the little things worth living by—take a look at what they had to say!

12/08/2025

stirred up some sweet nostalgia as we celebrated our theme for December with vintage holiday recipes. 🎄🍪

Residents rolled up their sleeves, shared stories of family kitchens, favorite holiday traditions, and recipes passed down through generations as we made pudding cookies from scratch. ✨

The aroma of warm vanilla pudding cookies filled the neighborhood —reminding us all how food can bring comfort, connection, and a little taste of home no matter where you’re from.

From mixing bowls to memories, it was the perfect way to kick off our month of global culinary adventures. 🌍🍴

12/05/2025

Our community had the sweetest surprise last week! 🐶 🎁

Morgan and Stacey, with Enhabit Hospice, stopped by with their adorable fur babies, Nova and Claire.

Everyone loved petting, cuddling, and spending time with our special guests and the pups were more than happy to soak up all the attention! 🧡

Remember those homemade dog treats we whipped up earlier? Nova and Claire got to try them and they were definitely a hit. 😋

Thank you, Morgan and Stacey for sharing your four-legged family members with us. Moments like these fill our neighborhoods and our hearts with extra smiles.

12/02/2025

From learning about the dish to creating a yummy version of it during , Chef Jasmine showed us the tips and tricks for a creamy pumpkin cheesecake. 🍰 ✨

Everyone was thrilled with the outcome and so enjoyed learning the history of the sweet treat!

12/01/2025

Meals taste better when shared. 🥘💙

Last week our residents enjoyed a wonderful group trip to Applebee’s, where we spent the afternoon savoring good food, warm conversation, and plenty of laughter.

Outings like this remind us how special it is to connect, explore, and make memories together as a community. 🍽️

Cheers to more shared moments and delicious adventures!

11/30/2025

Community at its best! 👏

Stopping by the American Legion was a beautiful reminder of how powerful kindness can be.

Over 20 volunteers came together to serve a delicious meal and spend quality time with our residents. Thank you, Sueanna, our Resident Program Assistant, for creating such a special day for everyone!

11/29/2025

Homemade treats and heartfelt moments! 🐾

Our residents whipped up delicious dog treats for the visiting pups who bring so much joy to our community. Tail wags guaranteed! 🐶

Address

7211 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA
23502

Website

https://www.commonwealthsl.com/commonwealth-senior-living-at-the-ballentine

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