Auburn Hill Senior Living
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful scenic location overlooking the reservoir. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
The facility offers a stunning environment and many staff members are genuinely caring. However, you must investigate the recent reports of understaffing and the specific protocols in place for memory care, as multiple families have reported serious lapses in supervision and emergency communication.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
65 reviews on Google“Families may find comfort in the facility's beautiful reservoir views and the many staff members who provide warm, compassionate care. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding inadequate supervision in memory care, frequent understaffing, and delayed medical responses to emergencies.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful scenic location overlooking the reservoir
- Compassionate and friendly frontline staff
- High-quality dining and food variety
- Clean and modern facility decor
Concerns
- Inadequate supervision and safety in memory care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages leading to delayed care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of communication regarding medical emergencies (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Reduction in activities and family events
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1The views of the reservoir look stunning; how often are residents able to enjoy the outdoor scenic areas?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about the dining variety here; could you tell us more about how the meal menus are planned?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure residents in the memory care wing are supervised and safe at all times?
- 4In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific process for notifying family members immediately?
- 5How do you ensure that care remains consistent and timely even during periods when the facility is short-staffed?
- 6What kind of social activities or family events are currently being offered to keep the community engaged?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Auburn Hill Assisted Living gave us exactly that. From the moment she arrived, the staff treated her like family. They were kind, patient, and attentive — not just to her needs, but to her heart.”
“The facility appears consistently short-staffed, and while the staff who are present try theirbest, it’s clear there simply aren’t enough people to properly support the residents.”
“What a beautiful location. While on business I stayed at the old Brander Mill Inn for six months in 2000. The bar and dining were first class and the marina was the cherry on top.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Feb 5, 2026ComplaintCleanReport
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection related to a complaint was conducted on February 05, 2026. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on January 18, 2026, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES; RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; PERSONNEL Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Additional Comments/Discussion: At the time of the on-site inspection, the resident identified in the complaint was no longer living at the facility. The conditions of the former resident?s apartment could not be assessed and compared to the conditions outlined in the complaint. During the interview with the administrator, they stated no concerns were brought to their attention while the former resident was residing at the facility. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov
Dec 4, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection related to a complaint was conducted on December 04, 2025. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on November 07, 2025, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Additional Comments/Discussion: The resident identified in the complaint resides in the memory care wing of the facility. The resident was unable to be interviewed due to their cognitive condition. The spouse of the resident does not reside at the facility. While the spouse does visit the resident, the resident is taken off grounds by the spouse. Staff #1 stated that there were no reports from staff or other residents or video surveillance showing that the resident had unsupervised interactions with other residents, or visitors other than approved visitors. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Oct 23, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection related to a complaint was conducted on October 23, 2025. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on October 24, 2025, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: PERSONNEL; STAFFING AND SUPERVISION; RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS; RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES; BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: Residents were observed interacting with each other and staff. These interactions were appropriate. The residents were observed during meal service. The residents were appropriately dressed and groomed for the time of day, weather conditions, and activities they were engaged in. Additional Comments/Discussion: Menus, scheduled meal times, maintenance inspection reports, and documentation related to monitoring that residents rooms are cleaned and laundry for those residents whose wish to have the facility do their laundry were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Jun 2, 2025Routine
Type of inspection: Renewal Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site review of the facility was conducted on June 02, 2025, from approximately 9:00 AM ? 1:00 PM. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 98 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 6 Number of staff records reviewed: 4 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: The interior and exterior of the facility were in good repair. No obvious safety concerns were noted. Resident interactions amongst themselves and with staff were appropriate. The residents were appropriately dressed and groomed for the time of day, weather conditions, and activities they were engaged in. Residents were observed during lunch time eating. What was listed as the available menu options were available and served. Registered Medication Aide was observed administering medication. Additional Comments/Discussion: The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
The facility did not have documentation of required annual training for direct care staff. Evidence: 1) At the time of the on-site review, a review of the record for Employee #2 did not have documentation showing the employee completed the required number of annual training hours
May 13, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection was conducted on May 13, 2025, from approximately 10:00 AM ? 10:30 AM. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on regarding allegations in the area(s) of: RESIDENT RIGHTS; RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS (free of physical abuse, since the resident physically assaulted her, but it was a on-time incident, no charges pressed, and resident does not recall the incident happening; the resident was not injured The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: The door handle on the resident?s room was able to be locked via a twisting button style mechanism, which locks the door the outside. The door is automatically unlocked when opened from the inside. This type of locking mechanism allows the resident to lock their door if they wish, or asking staff to lock the door, but allowing them freedom of movement, as they are free to exit their room without being forced to ask for assistance to unlock the door. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Feb 3, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection was conducted on February 03, 2025, from approximately 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on December 23, 2024, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: resident care The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: The resident?s identified in the complaint were appropriately dressed and groomed for the time of day and activities they were engaged in. There was a sufficient amount and appropriate type of hygiene products readily available for the residents. Additional Comments/Discussion: No evidence was gather to support the allegation that the facility is admitting residents whom they are not licensed to care, or have the necessary equipment or appropriately trained staff to provide care to residents. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Feb 3, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection was conducted on February 03, 2025, from approximately 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on December 23, 2024, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: resident care The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: Additional Comments/Discussion: The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within 5 business days of your receipt of the inspection summary. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Jun 12, 2024Routine
Type of inspection: Renewal Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: The renewal process began on June 07, 2024. The licensing inspector arrived onsite at approximately 11:30 AM. The inspection on this date concluded at approximately 3:00 PM. On June 12, 2024, the licensing inspector arrived onsite at approximately 10:00 AM and concluded at approximately 1:00 PM. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 89 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 8 Number of staff records reviewed: 5 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Common areas of the facility were observed to include dining areas, recreational areas, lounge areas, nurse stations, medication storage areas. Observations of interactions between residents and employees of the facility were also made. Additional Comments/Discussion: No health or safety issues noted. An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. Compliance with all applicable regulations and law shall be maintained and any areas of noncompliance must be corrected. Within 15 calendar days of your receipt of the inspection findings (inspection summary, violation notice, and supplemental information), you may request a review and discussion of these findings with the inspector's immediate supervisor. To make a request for review and discussion, you must contact the licensing supervisor at the regional licensing office that serves your geographical area. Regardless of whether a supervisory review has been requested, the results of the inspection will be posted to the DSS public website within 5 business days of your receipt of the Inspection Summary and/ or Violation Notice. The department's inspection findings are subject to public disclosure. Please Note: A copy of the findings of the most recent inspection are required to be posted on the premises of the facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at 804-972-4700 or by email coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov
Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each new hire provides documentation on, or within seven days prior to the first day of working at the facility, and prior to coming in contact with residents, the results of a risk assessment documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Evidence: 1) A review of Employee #2?s file did not contain a risk assessment documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Employee #2?s file did contain a risk assessment; however, the form was incomplete. The sections of the form used to determine risk were incomplete/blank. 2) Employee #6 and Employee #7 confirmed that the risk screening in Employee #2?s file was incomplete.
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