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Public Google reviewers rate Brookdale Lake Ridge highly. Reviewers highlight: compassionate and attentive nursing staff, strong communication with family members. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Families can expect a deeply compassionate environment where staff members frequently treat residents like family members. While most reviewers praise the high level of personalized care and excellent communication, one reviewer noted concerns regarding long response times and management instability.
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“Every employee we have met here is happy to be here and does their job with care and compassion and a smile.”
“The memory care staff are very patient and loving to her.”
“In her final days they went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable and have everything she needed. Everyone asked about her and cared for her.”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Type of inspection: Renewal Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 7/17/2025 10:00 A.M. ? 3:00 P.M., 7/18/2025 10:00 A.M. ? 3:30 P.M. 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: 55 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 4 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 6 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 6 Observations by licensing inspector: Building and grounds, dining services, activities in assisted living and memory care. Additional Comments/Discussion: n/a 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 Jeff Marnien, Licensing Inspector at (540) 571-0189 or by email at Jeffrey.marnien@dss.virginia.gov
Based on document review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide training to staff prior to being placed in charge, the staff member shall be informed of and receive training on his duties and responsibilities and provided written documentation of such duties and responsibilities. Evidence: 1. During the document review on 7/17/2025, the LI requested the designated direct care staff person in charge written documentation for staff 4, hired 3/26/2025. 2. Staff 1 confirmed staff 4 would be the designated staff in charge during their shift and written documentation was not completed.
Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure fire drills were conducted each shift in a quarter. Evidence: 1. During a record review on 7/17/2025, the Licensing Inspector (LI) observed that fire drills were conducted on 4/30/2025 at 2:14 P.M., 5/28/2025 at 1:35 P.M., and 6/18/2025 at 1:25 P.M. All three drills were completed during the first shift. 2. Staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed the fire drills were completed the first shift.
Based on record review and a staff interview, the facility failed to ensure within four months of the starting date of employment in the safe, secure environment, direct care staff shall attend at least 10 hours of training in cognitive impairment. Evidence: 1. During the document review on 7/17/2025, the LI observed that the Relias training report for Staff 6, hired on 3/12/2025, did not include 10 hours of training in cognitive impairment. No additional training sources had been completed that could count toward the total required hours. 2. Staff 2 confirmed staff 6 did not complete the required number of training hours within four months of their hire date.
Based on observation, document review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure no medication or treatment shall be changed by the facility without a valid order from a physician or other prescriber. Evidence: 1. During a tour of the building on 7/18/2025, the LI observed resident 5?s oxygen concentrator was set to 2 liters. During document review on 7/18/2025 it was observed the physician order for oxygen, dated 5/14/2025, was prescribed at 3 liters continuous oxygen, and the medication administration record ( MAR
Based on document review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the semi annual review of the emergency preparedness plan included all six elements of this subsection. Evidence: 1. During document review on 9/17/2025 the LI observed the semi-annual review of emergency preparedness with staff and residents did not include one of the six required elements: accessing emergency medical information, equipment, and medications for residents. 2. During an interview with staff 1 on 7/17/2025, staff 1 confirmed the review of the emergency preparedness plan did not include all the required elements of this subsection.
Type of inspection: Complaint Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 3/10/2025 10:45 a.m. ? 4:10 p.m. 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 2/18/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: resident care Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 52 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: Building and grounds, dining services, activities provided. Additional Comments/Discussion: n/a An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) or law. However, violation(s) not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice. 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 Jeff Marnien, Licensing Inspector at (540) 571-0189 or by email at Jeffrey.marnien@dss.virginia.gov
Based on document review and staff interview, the facility failed to report to the regional licensing office within 24 hours any major incident that has negatively affected or that threatens the life, health, safety, or welfare of any resident. Evidence: 1. During document review on 3/10/2025, the Licensing Inspector (LI) observed resident 1 (admitted 7/1/2024) had a documented fall on 1/17/2025 and was sent to the emergency room (ER) for further evaluation due to complaints of right hip pain. Resident 1 on 1/19/2025 was again sent to the ER due to unresponsiveness. Resident 1 returned to the facility on 1/25/2025 with a new diagnosis of COVID. 2. Staff 1 confirmed resident 1 was sent to the ER on 1/17/2025 and 1/19/2025 and incident reports were not sent to the regional licensing office.
Based on document review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure treatments shall not be changed or discontinued by the facility without a valid order from a physician or other prescriber. Evidence: 1. During document review on 3/10/2025, the LI observed resident 2 (admitted 1/22/2025) had a physician order (dated 1/23/2025) for a hospice nurse or Brookdale staff to change resident 2?s dressing every 7 days and as needed ( PRN
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 3/10/2025 4:15 p.m. ? 5:30 p.m. 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: 52 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 staff records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Building and grounds and dining services. Additional Comments/Discussion: n/a An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the self-report of non-compliance with standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were issued. Any violation(s) not related to the self-report but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice. 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 Jeff Marnien, Licensing Inspector at (540) 571-0189 or by email at Jeffrey.marnien@dss.virginia.gov
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow their own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1.Staff 1 submitted an incident report on 2/1/2025 regarding resident 1 (admitted 1/20/2025). 2.During an interview with the Licensing Inspector (LI) on 3/10/2025, staff 1 stated that staff 3 (hired 3/25/2008) did not use a gait belt while transferring resident 1 from their wheelchair to their bed. Resident 1?s individual service plan, dated 1/20/2025, states resident requires assistance during transfers. 3. Facility policy ?Gait/Transfer/Walking Belts? stated that gait belts are to be used when assisting with ambulation. 4. Staff 3 had received training on transfers, including the use of gate belts, on 8/10/2021, 8/4/2022, 8/24/2023, and 11/7/2024. 5. Staff 1 confirmed staff 3 did not follow facility policies and procedures.
Type of inspection: Other Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 8/15/2024 12:37pm ? 4:00 pm The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 6/25/2024 regarding allegations in the area of: Resident Care Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 56 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 staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: A tour of the memory care unit was conducted. Additional Comments/Discussion: N/A An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the self-report of non-compliance with standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were issued. Any violation(s) not related to the self-report but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice. 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 (Jeff Marnien), Licensing Inspector at (540) 571-0189 or by email at Jeffrey.marnien@dss.virginia.gov Violation Notice Issued: Yes
Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to provide supervision of resident schedules, care, and activities, including attention to specialized needs such as wandering from the premises. Evidence: 1. Resident 1 UAI
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to have a method of written communication to keep direct care staff on all shifts informed of significant happenings or problems experienced by residents during each shift. Evidence: 1. Resident 1 eloped on 6/24/2024 during the second shift (3:00pm ?11:00pm) from the special care unit. The approximate time of elopement is between 6:30pm and 7:00pm. 2. The LI requested copies of the communication log from June 20, 2024, to June 27, 2024. 3. The communication log on June 24, 2024, did not include written documentation of the elopement during the 3:00pm-11:00pm and 11:00pm ? 7:00am shifts. 4. The 6/25/2024 communication log documented the elopement during the 7:00am-3:00pm shift. The LI asked Staff 6 how the staff on 6/25/2024 would be made aware of the elopement if it was not documented on 6/24/2024 and the response was Staff 8 called in the next morning to communicate the elopement to the nurse. 5. The LI requested a copy of the facility staff communication policy. The facility provided policy: Alert Charting ? 3 as their policy for shift communication. The policy describes the nurse or designee should document in the resident record. It also states associates should notify the nurse of conditions or events and the nurse should enter information in the Alert Charting Log. 6. Staff 4 and Staff 6 acknowledged that only nurses document in the communication log. They also acknowledged that the communication log did not communicate the elopement for each shift.
Date of Inspection: May 11, 2023 Type of Inspection: Monitoring Inspection If you have any questions or email changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at laura.lunceford@dss.virginia.gov. If you need a copy of any of the DSS Model forms or to review any inspection or regulation, you can find the information on the internet: www.dss.virginia.gov. Census 50 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 10 records (residents and staff), 10 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The Licensing Inspector observed the residents during meal times and activities. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the following at the time of inspection: health care oversight, dietician report, fire drills, menus, activities calendars, resident council reports, pharmacy review and resident rights review.
A renewal inspection was initiated on August 17, 2021 and concluded on August 24, 2021. The Administrator was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The Administrator0 reported that the current census was 71. The inspector emailed the Administrator a list of items required to complete the remote documentation review portion of the inspection. The inspector reviewed 4 resident records, 4 staff records, staff schedules, healthcare oversight, and dietician report submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator where findings were reviewed and an opportunity was given for questions, as well as for providing any information or documentation which was not available during the inspection. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.
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