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Public Google reviewers rate First Colonial Inn Alf highly. Reviewers highlight: welcoming and professional administrative staff, beautifully maintained grounds and accessible layout. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Families considering First Colonial Inn will find a beautiful, well-maintained community praised for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptionally helpful administrative staff, particularly Inna. While many residents appear happy and well-cared for, some long-term perspectives warn of rising annual rent increases and additional fees for services beyond basic meals. Additionally, there are specific concerns regarding inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance responsiveness.
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“The grounds and layout are amazing for accessibility, privacy and enjoying green spaces. Courtney and Inna are very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.”
“Rent increased about 10% each year. Everything is extra $ and I mean everything. Just make sure to ask for their rate sheet; Food - the basics are included - hamburgers, hotdogs and fried stuff, but if you want anything other than that it is EXTRA $.”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 04/15/2025 from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm and 04/21/2025 from 12:00 pm to 12:42 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: 71 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 4 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch and an activity were observed. A medication pass observation was completed for 4 residents. The following were reviewed: resident and staff records, medication carts, call bells, and water temperatures. 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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide written assurance to a resident or the legal representative documenting that the facility has the appropriate license to meet their care needs at the time of admission. Copies of the written assurance shall be given to the legal representative and case manager, if any, and a copy signed by the resident or their legal representative shall be kept in the resident's record. Evidence: 1. There was no evidence written assurance was provided to Resident #6 (admitted 02/26/2025) or their legal representative in the resident?s record. 2. Staff #2 confirmed Resident #6?s record did not include documentation of written assurance.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to annually review the rights and responsibilities of residents with each resident, or their legal representative or responsible individual as stipulated in subsection H of this section. Evidence: 1. The records of Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5 did not include a current written acknowledgement of having been so informed of the review of the rights and responsibilities of residents within the last year. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the facility was unable to locate the annual review of rights and responsibilities of residents for Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each direct care staff member maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (hired 09/27/2017) work as direct care staff and did not have a current certification in first aid in their staff record during the onsite inspection on 04/15/2025.
Based on record review, the facility failed a licensed health care professional, practicing within the scope of the health care professional?s profession, provide health care oversight at least every six months, or more often if indicated, based on the health care professional?s professional judgment of the seriousness of a resident's needs or stability of a resident's condition for residents who meet the criteria for assisted living care. All residents shall be included at least annually in health care oversight. Evidence: 1. The last health care oversight was completed on 10/02/2024 and included a review of 18 resident charts. 2. There was no evidence to support all residents within the assisted living have been included in the health care oversight within the last 12 months.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ascertain, prior to admission, whether a potential resident was a registered sex offender and failed to document that this was ascertained and the date the information was obtained. Evidence: 1. The sex offender screening for Resident #6 (admitted 02/26/2025) was completed on 04/15/2025.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain a copy of the certificate issued or other documentation indicating that the person has met one of the requirements of subsection C of this section, which shall be part of the staff member's record in accordance with 22VAC40-73-250. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (hired 01/16/2025) did not include a copy of the certificate issued or other documentation indicating that Staff #3 has met one of the requirements of subsection C of this section. 2. Staff #2 was unable to provide a copy of the certificate issued or other documentation indicating that Staff #3 has met one of the requirements of subsection C of this section during the onsite inspection on 04/15/2025.
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: 01/27/2025 from 12:35 pm to 12:50 pm. 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 01/17/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Buildings and Grounds. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 73 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 0 Number of staff records reviewed: 0 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(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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
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: 05/21/2024 from 8:45 am to 2:45 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: 73 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 9 Number of staff records reviewed: 4 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 4 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch and an activity were observed. A medication pass observation was completed for 4 residents. The following were reviewed: resident and staff records, medication carts, call bells, and water temperatures. 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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure upon admission, the assisted living facility provide an orientation for new residents and their legal representatives, including emergency response procedures, mealtimes, and use of the call system. Acknowledgment of having received the orientation shall be signed and dated by the resident and, as appropriate, his legal representative, and such documentation shall be kept in the resident's record. Evidence: 1. Resident #7 (admitted 06/07/2023) did not have evidence of receiving orientation in their resident records.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure the physical examination include a statement that the individual does not have any of the conditions or care needs prohibited by 22VAC40-73-310 H. Evidence: 1. The admitting physical examination for Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #4, Resident #5, Resident #6, and Resident #7 did not include a statement that the individual does not have any of the conditions or care needs prohibited by 22VAC40-73-310 H.
Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain the written approval of one of the following persons listed in the standard of placing a resident with a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia in a safe, secure environment. Evidence: 1. Resident #6 (admitted 07/31/2023) and Resident #7 (admitted 06/10/2023) did not have documentation of approval for placement in a special care unit in the resident?s record.
Type of inspection: Other Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 09/22/2023. 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. Observations by licensing inspector: LI and LA inspected 8 additional apartments for license modification request. An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 09/22/2023. 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 08/30/2023 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Part VI Resident Care and Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 67. 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 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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure medications be administered not earlier than one hour before and not later than one hour after the facility's standard dosing schedule, except those drugs that are ordered for specific times, such as before, after, or with meals. Evidence: 1. The August MAR
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure the MAR
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 06/20/2023 from 1:15 pm to 2:15 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 06/01/2023 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Part III Personnel. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 57 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 3 Number of staff records reviewed: 1 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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the staff be considerate and respectful of the rights, dignity, and sensitivities of persons who are aged. Evidence: 1. Resident #1 was noted to have discoloration to right upper arm and left hand in addition to a small skin tear to right wrist on 05/31/2023. 2. Upon investigation of the origin of these injuries, Staff #3 stated that on the evening of 05/30/2023 while assisting Resident #1 from another resident?s bed, the resident became combative, and Staff #3 had to stop the resident from sliding on the floor. Staff #4 confirmed Staff #3 had to ?grab? the resident to prevent the resident from sliding to the floor. Neither Staff #3 or Staff #4 documented or reported this incident. 3. Staff #1 acknowledged Staff #3 and Staff #4 were not considerate and respectful of the rights, dignity, and sensitivities of Resident #1.
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: 05/16/2023 from 8:45 am to 3:45 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: 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: 8 Number of staff records reviewed: 4 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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications be administered not earlier than one hour before and not later than one hour after the facility's standard dosing schedule, except those drugs that are ordered for specific times, such as before, after, or with meals. Evidence: 1. During a medication observation with Staff #6, Resident #5 was administered a Nexium 40 mg capsule at 9:32 am; however, upon review of Resident #5?s physician orders, the order indicates the medication is scheduled to be administered at 6:30 am.
Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure menus for meals for the current week are dated and posted in an area conspicuous to residents. Evidence: 1. During the tour of the facility on 05/16/2023, the posted menu outside the AL dining room was for the week of May 7, 2023 to May 13, 2023. Additionally, a menu for the current week was not observed to be posted within the safe, secure environment.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure prior to admitting a resident with a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia to a safe, secure environment, the licensee, administrator, or designee determine whether placement in the special care unit is appropriate. The determination and justification for the decision shall be in writing and shall be retained in the resident's file. Evidence: 1. Resident #1, Resident #5, and Resident 8 did not have documentation of the determination and justification on whether placement in the special care unit is appropriate by the licensee, administrator, or designee.
Based on record review and discussion, the facility failed to ensure when hospice care is provided to a resident, the assisted living facility and the licensed hospice organization communicate and establish an agreed upon coordinated plan of care for the resident. The services provided by each shall be included on the individualized service plan. Evidence: 1. The ISP
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each direct care staff member maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (hire date 12/01/2022) works as direct care staff and does not have documentation of a current certification in first aid in their staff record.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure upon admission, the assisted living facility provide an orientation for new residents and their legal representatives, including emergency response procedures, mealtimes, and use of the call system. Acknowledgment of having received the orientation shall be signed and dated by the resident and, as appropriate, his legal representative, and such documentation shall be kept in the resident's record. Evidence: 1. Resident #1 (admitted 04/14/2023) and Resident #5 (admitted 04/03/2023) did not have evidence of receiving orientation in their resident records. 2. The documentation of orientation for Resident #2 (admitted 08/03/2022) was not dated.
Based on observation, the facility failed to develop and implement a procedure for posting the name of the current on-site person in charge, as provided for in this chapter, in a place in the facility that is conspicuous to the residents and the public. Evidence: 1. Upon entry on 05/16/2023, the posted designated on-site person in charge was Staff #5; however, Staff #5 was not on-site at the facility at that time.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure when any portion of an assisted living facility is subject to inspection by the Virginia Department of Health, the facility shall be in compliance with those regulations, as evidenced by an initial and subsequent annual reports from the Virginia Department of Health. The report shall be retained at the facility for a period of at least two years. Evidence: 1. The last health inspection was completed on 03/24/2022.
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure the individualized service plan be signed and dated by the licensee, administrator, or his designee, (i.e., the person who has developed the plan), and by the resident or his legal representative. Evidence: 1. The ISP
Based on documentation and discussion, the facility failed to retain a licensed health care professional who has at least two years of experience as a health care professional in an adult residential facility, adult day care center, acute care facility, nursing home, or licensed home care or hospice organization, either by direct employment or on a contractual basis, to provide on-site health care oversight. Evidence: 1. The most recent Health Care Oversight was conducted on 10/28/2022. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the most recent Health Care Oversight was completed on 10/28/2022.
Type of inspection: Monitoring Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 3/10/2023 from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm. 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. Observations by licensing inspector: LI and LA inspected the newly renovated safe, secure environment. Additional Comments/Discussion: Article 3: Safe, Secure Environment standards reviewed. An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard(s) or law. The inspection summary will be posted to the VDSS website within five (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 M. Tess Pittman, Licensing Inspector at (757) 641-0984 or by email at tess.pittman@dss.virginia.gov.
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