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Families should exercise significant caution due to recent reports of severe utility failures, including prolonged periods without hot water, and declining food quality. While the facility was previously praised for its exceptional staff and vibrant activity programs, recent reviews highlight critical issues with understaffing and maintenance.
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“By all standards of measurement, Harmony at Harbour View is an outstanding facility providing world class services for the assisted living, independent living and memory care residents respectively.”
“I love being at Harmony! There is always so much to do to stay active and involved. Sarah Williams is an amazing Life Enrichment Director.”
“They have had no hot water for about a week?! They are old people who have accidents and are having to deal with taking spit baths with cold water?”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced complaint inspection took place on 03/10/2026 at 11:49 am to 1:02 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 03/08/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 81 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch was observed, and an observation of the facility's food supply was completed. Additional Comments/Discussion: None An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the (allegation(s)/self-report) 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. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced complaint inspection took place on 12/17/2025 at 10:35 am to 12:03 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 11/17/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services, and Buildings and Grounds Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 80 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: The facility?s elevators and emergency preparedness plan was reviewed. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced complaint inspection took place on 12/17/2025 at 12:04 pm to 3:33 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 12/10/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services, and the Safe Secure Environment. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 80 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Residents were observed in the safe secure environment. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced monitoring inspection took place on 10/07/2025 at 12:15 pm to 5:20 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 09/15/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services, The Safe Secure Unit, and Building and Grounds Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 80 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: The Safe Secure Unit Exit Doors Additional Comments/Discussion: 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@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: An unannounced monitoring inspection took place on 10/07/2025 at 11:05 am to 12:15 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-report was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 09/22/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Personnel and Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 80 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Additional Comments/Discussion: 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced complaint inspection took place on 10/07/2025 at 12:16 pm to 5:20 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 09/10/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 80 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch and the facility?s dining areas were observed. The facility?s staffing schedule was reviewed. 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Based on the record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber?s instructions. Evidence: 1. The record for resident #4 contains the following: ? A physician order dated 09/05/25 for diclofenac 1% topical gel to apply 2 gram to affected area three times a day, apply to both knees three times a day. ? A physician order dated 5/25/22 for Refresh eye drops, 1 drop every bedtime. ? A physician note dated 8/26/25 with instructions for Restasis , 1 drop in both eyes twice daily; acetaminophen 1 tablet by mouth twice daily; Ensure 1 bottle by mouth twice daily. 2. Resident #4?s September 2025 Medication Administration Record ( MAR
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced complaint inspection took place on 10/07/2025 at 12:16 pm to 5:20 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 09/23/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 80 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch and the facility?s dining areas were observed. The facility?s staffing schedule was reviewed. 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Based on the record review and resident interview the facility failed to ensure care provision and service delivery should be resident-centered to the maximum extent possible and include: Prompt response by staff to resident needs as reasonable to the circumstances. Evidence: 1. Resident #2?s Individualized Service Plan ( ISP
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An unannounced complaint inspection took place on 08/26/2025 at 1:25 pm to 1:55 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 08/11/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Buildings and Grounds Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 82 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Entrance and exit doors were observed. Additional Comments/Discussion: None 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
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