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Golden Years and More

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, home-like atmosphere. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

13114 Canova Drive, Manassas, VA 201128 bedsLicensed & Active
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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a nurturing, home-like environment where staff members treat residents as their own family. The high standards of cleanliness and the specialized care for those with early-stage dementia are significant advantages to consider.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
Golden Years and More is highly regarded by families for its warm, home-like atmosphere and staff that treats residents like family. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of the facility and the professional, caring nature of the owners and caregivers.

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Strengths

  • Warm, home-like atmosphere
  • Kind and attentive staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Professional and caring ownership

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12 reviews posted between Mar 6, 2022Mar 12, 2022 · 12 were 5-star

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a small, intimate group of only 8 residents, how do you ensure everyone gets personalized attention during mealtimes?
  • 2It's wonderful to see how much the owners care about resident feedback; how do you incorporate family suggestions into the facility's daily routine?
  • 3Since the facility feels so much like a private home, what kind of daily activities or hobbies do the residents typically enjoy together?
  • 4Could you walk me through your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 5We've heard great things about how clean and well-maintained the home is; what is your daily routine for maintaining that high standard of care?
  • 6How do you manage any recent administrative or care-related updates to ensure the facility continues to meet all state safety standards?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff continually exceeded our expectations. They were able to provide the specialized attention and care that mom needed.

Family of a resident · 2022★★★★★

My mother-in-law enjoyed her stay at Golden Years & More. The staff was caring and worked with her during her time there. Going through early stages of dementia is never easy, but at Golden Years & More she was able to be comfortable as she went through it.

Family of a resident · 2022★★★★★

I was a volunteer who visited Golden Years every week for several years. It’s a beautiful place for those who need assisted living. It’s clean and spacious. The owners are very friendly and really care for their residents.

Former volunteer · 2022★★★★★
Source: 20 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: VA State Licensing Agency

6total
30deficiencies
Oct 8, 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: 10/8/2025 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: 3 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: LI observed residents participating in activity programs and eating breakfast. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-120-A

Based on staff record review, the facility failed to document required orientation and initial training. Evidence: The staff file for staff 1 hired 5/19/2025 did not include all required orientation and initial training.

22VAC40-73-260-A

Based on staff record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure each staff member who does not have current certification in first aid as specified in subdivision 1 of this subsection shall receive certification in first aid within 60 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 hired on 5/19/2025 did not have a current first aid certificate in the staff file on the date of inspection on 10/8/2025. 2. Staff 2 stated staff 1 was scheduled to attend first aid training.

22VAC40-73-325-B

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a fall risk rating by the time comprehensive ISP

22VAC40-73-440-A

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to assess all residents using the uniform assessment instrument ( UAI

22VAC40-73-450-A

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to, on or within seven days prior to the day of admission, develop a preliminary plan of care. Evidence: Resident 1 admitted on 2/7/2025 had an Individualized Service Plan on file dated 2/20/2025.

22VAC40-90-40-B

Based on staff record review, the facility failed to obtain within 30 days of employment a criminal history record report. Evidence: Staff 1 hired 5/19/2025 had a criminal history record report on file dated 7/7/2025.

Nov 7, 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: 11/7/2024 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: 3 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: 2 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: LI observed residents eating meals and participating in activity programs. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-140-E

Based on staff record review and staff interview, the facility failed to have an administrator licensed as an assisted living facility administrator on record. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 stated Staff 3?s ALFA license expired on 3/31/2022. 2. The department?s regional licensing office was not informed of the appointment of an acting administrator.

22VAC40-73-150-B-1

Based on staff interview, the facility failed to notify the department?s regional licensing office in writing within 14 days of a change in a facility?s administrator, including resignation of an administrator, appointment of an acting administrator, including, and appointment of a new administrator, except that the time period for notification may differ as specified in subdivision 2 of this subsection. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 informed me that the administrator on file?s Assisted Living Facility Administrator (ALFA) license expired on 3/31/2022 and she was not aware until recently. 2. Licensing inspector confirmed by license lookup on Department of Health Profession website that Staff 3?s ALF license expired on 3/31/2022

22VAC40-73-350-B

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ascertain, prior to admission, whether a potential resident is a registered sex offender. Evidence: Staff 1 stated `I don?t think I have it? and was never supplied to the licensing inspector during the time of inspection.

22VAC40-73-450-C

Based on resident record review, the facility failed develop an Individualized Service Plan ( ISP

22VAC40-73-490-A

Based on facility record review, the facility failed to have a licensed health care professional, practicing within the scope of his professional shall provide healthcare oversight at least every six months. Evidence: 1. The last Health Care Oversight on file was conducted on 2/18/2024. 2. Staff 1 stated the facility employs a part-time nurse.

22VAC40-73-550-G

Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to review the rights and responsibilities of residents with the resident or legal representative annually. Evidence: 1. Resident 1 had a review of residents right on file dated 5/30/2023 and Resident 2 did not have an annual resident right review on file within the last year.

22VAC40-73-680-I

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to, at the time the medication is administered, the facility shall document on a medication administration record ( MAR

22VAC40-73-690-B

Based on resident record review, the facility failed to, for each resident assessed for assisted living care, except for those who self-administer all of their medications, a licensed health care professional, practicing within the scope of his profession, shall perform a review every six month of all the medications of the resident. Evidence: 1. The Bi-yearly Review of Resident Medications on file for Resident 1 was not dated. 2. The Bi-yearly Review of Resident Medications on file for Resident 2 was dated 11/3/2022.

22VAC40-73-710-D

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to keep a record of restraint usage, outcomes, checks, and any assistance required in subdivision 4 of this subsection and shall note any unusual occurrences or problems. Evidence: 1. Licensing inspector observed Resident 1 in bed with bedrails in the up position. 2. Staff 1 stated the staff check on Resident 1 every 30 minutes but did not know they were to documents these checks.

22VAC40-73-950-E

Based on facility records review, the facility failed to develop and implement an orientation and semi-annual review on the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents and volunteers. Evidence: The last two reviews by staff of emergency preparedness and response plan was conducted on 8/12/2023 and 2/14/2024.

22VAC40-73-990-B

Based on facility records review, the facility failed to review the procedures and the plan for resident emergencies with staff every six months and document the review with each staff member. Evidence: The last review by staff on file was conducted on 2/14/2024.

Dec 7, 2023Routine

Date of Inspection: December 7, 2023 Type of Inspection: Monitoring inspection Census: 5 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 6 records, 3 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The LI observed residents participating in independent activity programs and eating lunch. Licensing Inspector compared physician orders for medications to the medications available to be administered to the residents. If you have any questions or email changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at sarah.pearson@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. The Licensing Inspector and the Administrator discussed the risk assessment ratings for the violations for this inspection. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and returned it to the office. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. 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).

22VAC40-73-320-A

Based on resident records review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to, within 30 days preceding admission, have a physical examination by an independent physician. Evidence: Resident A did not have a physical examination on file. Resident A was admitted on 11/29/2023.

22VAC40-73-660-A

Based on direct observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to lock a Schedule II drug under a separate locked storage compartment. Evidence: Resident B?s prescribed Schedule II drug was inside an unlocked refrigerator in the kitchen.

22VAC40-73-710-B

Based on direct observation, resident records review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have a physician?s written order or written consent from the resident?s legal representative prior to using a physical restraint (bedrail). Evidence: Resident B was in bed with a bedrail in the up position while resident was in bed. Resident B did not have a written order for the physical restraint, nor was there written consent from the resident?s legal representative to use the physical restraint.

Oct 26, 2022Routine

Date of Inspection: October 26m 2022 and November 3, 2022 Type of Inspection: Renewal inspection If you have any questions or email changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at sarah.pearson@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 5 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 7 records, 2 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The Licensing Inspector and the Administrator discussed the risk assessment ratings for the violations for this inspection. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and returned it to the office. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. 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). The completed corrective action needs to be in the licensing office by November 17, 2022

22VAC40-73-320-A

Based on resident record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain admitting documentation as required. Evidence: Res C had no initial tuberculosis risk assessment completed as required.

22VAC40-73-450-A

Based on resident record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a preliminary plan of care when the resident was admitted to facility. Evidence: Res C was admitted on 10/21/2022 and had no documented preliminary plan of care on file at time of inspection on 10/26/2022.

22VAC40-73-450-F

Based on resident record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to update the Individualized Service Plan to indicate a change in condition as required. Evidence: Res B's Individualized Service Plan did not include Home Health Physical Therapy services.

22VAC40-73-620-A

Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a dietary review of special diets every six months. Evidence: The last dietary review on file was conducted on 11/15/21.

22VAC40-73-690-B

Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a Medication Review every six months. Evidence: No Medication Review was documented within the last six months.

22VAC40-73-950-E

Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a semi-annual review with staff. Evidence: The last Emergency Preparedness review on file for staff was 2/14/22.

22VAC40-73-990-B

Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct resident emergencies review/drills with staff every six months. Evidence: The last documented review of resident emergencies with staff was held on 11/7/2021.

Mar 11, 2022Routine

Date of Inspection: March 11, 2022 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 4 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 2 resident records and 2 staff records, 4 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The healthcare over sight report, dietician report, fire drill, activity schedule and menus were reviewed at the time of inspection. The Licensing Inspector and the Administrator discussed the risk assessment ratings for the violations for this inspection. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and returned it to the office. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. 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).

22VAC40-73-320-A

Based on resident record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have admitting documentation as required. Evidence: Resident A had no documentation of a physical prior to admission as well as no initial tuberculosis risk assessment as required.

22VAC40-73-320-B

Based on resident record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis evaluation as required. Evidence: Resident B had no socumentation of an annual risk assessment for tuberculosis as required.

22VAC40-73-940-A

Based on facility document review and staff interview. it was determined that the facility failed to have a current fire inspection as required. Evidence: The last fire inspection documentation was 2019. There was no current fire inspection documentation.

May 14, 2021Routine
CleanReport

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on May 14, 2021 and concluded on May 25, 2021. The Administrator was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The Administrator reported that the current census was 5. The inspector emailed the Administrator a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed *2 resident records, and 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.

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