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Carriage Hill Retirement

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1203 Roundtree Drive, Bedford, VA 24523140 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility excels in providing a compassionate, family-oriented environment with standout nursing aides. However, families should investigate the recent reports of poor food quality and verify the consistency of staffing levels and management transparency before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Carriage Hill Retirement is frequently praised for its warm, family-like atmosphere and exceptionally compassionate nursing and aide staff. However, potential families should be aware of serious allegations regarding food quality, inconsistent staffing, and concerns regarding transparency in management and contracts.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff9.0Clean7.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory5.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Welcoming, home-like atmosphere
  • Clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Engaging resident activities

Concerns

  • Poor food quality
  • Inconsistent staffing and high turnover
  • Issues with facility cleanliness

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

63%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much care goes into maintaining such a clean and welcoming home-like atmosphere here; how do you ensure that level of cleanliness is consistent across all wings?
  • 2We noticed the nursing staff is often described as very compassionate; could you tell us more about how the team handles medical emergencies or changes in health during the night?
  • 3Since the facility is memory care certified, what are some of the specific engaging activities available to help residents stay connected and active each day?
  • 4We want to make sure our loved one stays well-nourished; could you walk us through the current dining menu and how much input residents have in their meal choices?
  • 5How does the management team ensure consistent communication with families regarding daily updates or changes in a resident's care plan?
  • 6With a community of 140 residents, how do you manage staffing levels to ensure that the attentive care mentioned in your positive reviews remains steady for everyone?

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Key Review Excerpts

I was extremely impressed with his care. I Especially was extremely impressed with his CNA, Katilin Rose. She was fabulous with my Dad. She basically worked almost ever single and she would play games with him, she would send me pictures of him almost daily.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★

From processing the paperwork to move in day, it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Lindsey at Carriage Hill Retirement. What a huge blessing to know that our loved one is immediately loved.

New resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The food is really bad . 99% of the nurses are great . They took our microwaves, or should I say alot of people's microwave but not all.

Resident · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: VA State Licensing Agency

97total
304deficiencies
Mar 23, 2026Complaint
CleanReport

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: 03/23/2026 10:30AM to 11:30AM 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 03/16/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: personnel & resident care and related services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 87 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 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. 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

Feb 26, 2026Complaint

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: 02/26/2026 8:30AM to 12:45PM 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 01/23/2026 regarding allegations in the areas of: personnel & resident care and related services Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some, but not all of the allegations; area(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law were: resident care and related services A violation notice was issued; any violation(s) not related to the complaint 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. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). 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 these 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. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem-solving conference. 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-440-A

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to ensure that uniform assessment instruments ( UAI

22VAC40-73-450-F

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to ensure that individualized service plans ( ISP

22VAC40-73-680-D

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were administered in accordance with physician instructions. EVIDENCE: 1. The record for resident 1 has documentation of a signed physician order dated 12/01/2025 to hold routine medications, controlled substances for excessive sleepiness, BP less than 100/60, respirations less than 15 breaths per minute. 2. The January 2026 medication administration record ( MAR

22VAC40-73-680-I

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that all required documentation was included on medication administration records ( MAR

Feb 26, 2026Complaint

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: 02/26/2026 8:30AM to 3:00PM 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 02/05/2026 regarding allegations in the area of: resident care and related services Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations 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. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). 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 these 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. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem-solving conference. 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-680-D

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered in accordance with the physician?s or other prescriber?s instructions. EVIDENCE: 1. The record for resident 1 contains a physician?s order, dated 02/05/2026, for Mupirocin 2% topical ointment apply a thin film to left upper extremity and left posterior knee for 1 week two times daily. 2. The February 2026 medication administration record ( MAR

22VAC40-73-680-I

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that all required documentation was included on medication administration records ( MAR

Feb 26, 2026Complaint

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: 02/26/2026 9:00AM to 3:00PM 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 02/26/2026 regarding allegations in the areas of: resident care and related services Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some, but not all of the allegations; area(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law were: resident care and related services A violation notice was issued; any violation(s) not related to the complaint 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. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). 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 these 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. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem solving conference. 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 Jennifer Stokes Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-325-B

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that a fall risk rating was completed after a fall for a resident who is assessed as assisted living level of care. EVIDENCE: 1. The record for resident 1 has documentation in a daily log dated 02/18/2026 at 5:50 am that resident 1 rolled off her bed during the night. 2. A Hospice note dated 02/19/2026 in the record for resident 1 has documentation that Resident 1 was in bed and had stool. While Aide was trying to clean resident 1 up, resident 1 was trying to assist in getting her pants off and flipped out of bed and was repositioned on fall mat. Hospice contacted resident 1?s family and moved resident 1 back to her bed. 3. The uniform assessment instrument ( UAI

22VAC40-73-450-F

Based on observations on the day of on-site inspection, resident record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that individualized service plans ( ISP

22VAC40-73-650-E

Based on observations on the day of on-site inspection and resident record review, the facility failed to ensure that physician?s written orders or notation of physician?s oral orders were maintained in resident records. EVIDENCE: On 02/26/2026, the day of on-site inspection, two licensing inspectors (LIs) observed resident 1 with arm and leg skin protectors on. The record for resident 1 did not contain physician orders for the instructions or use of the arm and leg skin protectors.

22VAC40-73-680-I

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that all required documentation was included on medication administration records ( MAR

Feb 26, 2026Complaint
CleanReport

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: 02/26/2026 8:30AM to 12:30PM 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 02/02/2026 regarding allegations in the area of: resident care and related services Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed: N/A Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 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. 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

Feb 26, 2026Complaint

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: 02/26/2026 8:30AM to 3:30PM 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 12/30/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: resident care and related services & buildings and grounds Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some, but not all of the allegations; area(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law were: resident care and related services A violation notice was issued; any violation(s) not related to the complaint 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. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). 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 these 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. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem-solving conference. 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-460-H

Based on resident record review and staff interview, facility documentation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that personal assistance and care are provided to each resident as necessary so that the needs of the resident are met, including assistance or care with bathing at least twice a week, but more often if needed or desired. EVIDENCE: 1. Interview with staff person 1 revealed that the facility utilizes the skin monitoring comprehensive CNA shower review document as a way of documenting when a resident has received a shower or bath. 2. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on 11/24/2025. The uniform assessment instrument ( UAI

22VAC40-73-860-G

Based on measurements and observations, the facility failed to ensure hot water taps available to residents shall be maintained within a range of 105 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. EVIDENCE: At approximately 10:25AM during the on-site inspection, two licensing inspectors (LIs), in the presence of staff person 3, observed that the hot water in resident 1?s shower only measured 96.4 degrees Fahrenheit after the hot water had been running in resident 1?s shower for approximately 5 minutes.

Nov 25, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

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: 11/25/2025 8:00AM to 11:15AM 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 11/24/2025 regarding allegations in the area of: resident care and related services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 92 Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 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. 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

Nov 25, 2025Complaint

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: 11/25/2025 8:00AM to 12:30PM 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 11/11/2025 regarding allegations in the area of: resident care and related services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 92 Number of resident records reviewed: 1 Number of staff records reviewed: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations 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 Jennifer Stokes, Licensing Inspector at 540-589-5216 or by email at Jennifer.Stokes@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-450-C

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP

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