Reviewer concerns include poor communication and unreturned phone calls — investigate before committing.
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Reviewer feedback for Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg suggests areas to investigate further. Common concerns include: poor communication and unreturned phone calls, unprofessional or disrespectful staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers). We recommend visiting in person, talking to current residents and their families, and asking specific questions about the concerns identified in reviews.
Families should exercise extreme caution as recent reviews highlight severe issues with communication and staff empathy. While there are some high ratings, critical feedback points to unreturned calls, poor hygiene standards, and disrespectful treatment of residents.
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“Nobody answers the phone when you call. Voicemail is always full, they don’t return missed calls and they expect a dementia patient to remember from month to month to tell them to buy them a phone card”
“The staff is short with the clients and the families. No empathy whatsoever. I am surprised that they pass inspection with the filth. An extremely loud alarm sounds continually causing panic.”
“They treated my girlfriend like a dog”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
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: 12/18/2025 10:30-1:15 p.m. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 25 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: 4 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: All required postings, medication administration, physician's orders, medication administration records(electronic), lunch meal and activities in progress, first aid kit and emergency supplies, Liability insurance. Additional Comments/Discussion: Staff members were given the opportunity to ask questions. Inspection completed by 2 Licensing Inspectors. An exit meeting was 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 Belinda Dyson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 840-8313 or by email at Belinda.Dyson@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: 2/13/2025 10:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 16 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 4 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Physician's orders, medication administration records, emergency supplies, activities, lunch meal Additional Comments/Discussion: Staff members were given the opportunity to ask questions. 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 Belinda Dyson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-9780 or by email at Belinda.Dyson@dss.virginia.gov
During a review of the health care oversight, it was not current for the quarter. Evidence: The health care oversight form reviewed was dated 9/30/2024.
During a review of resident's records, one out of four records reviewed did not include the resident's orientation to the facility. Evidence: There was no documentation in the record of resident #3 being oriented to facility's policies and procedures.
During a review of resident's records, one out of four records reviewed did not include acknowledgement that the resident or responsible party received the Disclosure Statement for the facility. Evidence: There was no documentation of the acknowledgement of receipt of the facility's Disclosure Statement in resident's #3 record.
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: 2/22/2024 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 27 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: 5 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch meal, physician's orders, fire and evacuation drills Additional Comments/Discussion: AIT and staff were given the opportunity to ask questions 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 Belinda Dyson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-9780 or by email at belinda.dyson@dss.virginia.gov
During a review of the health care oversight information, the oversight information is overdue for the quarter. Evidence: The date of the last health care oversight review was dated /2023.
Based on a review of resident's records, one out of six records reviewed, did not have a current review of residents rights and responsibilities documented with the resident and or responsible party.
Based on a review of resident's records, one out of six records reviewed, did not have a current annual TB test or screening in the record. Evidence: Resident's #1 annual TB test and or screening was not available to review during the time of inspection.
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: 10/3/2023 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 9/26/2023 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services and Building and Grounds Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 28 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: NA Number of staff records reviewed: NA Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 5 Observations by licensing inspector: Menus, lunch meal and snacks. Observations of some random resident?s rooms, the activity room and random bathrooms and kitchen. Additional Comments/Discussion: Management was given opportunity to ask questions. 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. However, violation(s) not related to the (complaint(s) 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 Belinda Dyson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-9780 or by email at belinda.dyson@dss.virginia.gov
During a tour of the physical plant all safety lightings were not illuminated. Evidence; There were several exits lights throughout the facility that were not illuminated.
During a tour of the physical plant, all areas observed were not in good repair. Evidence: Some walls in bathrooms and kitchen were not fully painted and had areas of rust. There were no visible baseboards in several rooms and bathrooms observed. Back door to the facility had visible peeling paint.
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: 2/24/2023 10:45 a.m.-1:25 p.m. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 26 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: Physician?s orders, medication administration records, administration and medications. First aid kit supplies Additional Comments/Discussion: Management was given opportunity to ask questions. Information may be forth coming on changes in the corporation structure and addition of new officers. 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 Belinda Dyson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-9780 or by email at belinda.dyson@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: 12/20/2022 11:15 am-12:00 p.m. and 12?29/2022 10:30 a.m.-11:05 a.m. 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 12/9/2022 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: 27 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: none ? was not accesible at the time of inspection (electronic) Number of staff records reviewed: none ? was not accessible at the time of inspections (electronic) Number of interviews conducted with residents: none Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch Meal, Activities Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some, but not all of the (allegation(s)/self-report); area(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) or law: 40 B.12. Standards not related 870 A and 870 E. A violation notice was 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 Belinda Dyson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-9780 or by email at belinda.dyson@dss.virginia.gov
During the walkthrough, resident's room #7 was observed with no plates covering the electrical outlets and the dresser had a drawer cover missing as well as missing knobs.
All areas of the interior of the building were not in good repair or clean. Evidence: During the walkthrough of the physical plant some walls throughout the facility have areas of chipped paint, and some areas are scarred and soiled. Some ceiling tiles throughout the building have visible water stains. The backdoor where the parking lot is located has chipped paint as well.
The facility failed to ensure that at all times the Department's representative is afforded reasonable opportunity to inspect all facility's records requested. Evidence: Due to facility's electronic system, Staff members did not have access to the identified resident's record or the identified staff's record for the Inspector to review on 12/20/2022 or on 12/29/2022.
An unannounced renewal inspection was completed today by Licensing staff from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. COVID screening questionnaire completed. The facility is licensed for 31 residents and 29 residents are in care at this time and 4 staff members were on duty. Residents were engaged in activities and lunch meal observed during the inspection. A sample size of 6 resident's records and 3 staff records were reviewed for compliance. A tour of the physical plant was completed. First aid kit supplies were observed. A medication administration pass was observed as well as physician's orders, medication administration records and medications reviewed. Administrator was on the premises during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator where findings were reviewed and an opportunity was given for questions as well as for providing any information or documentation which was not available during the inspection. No violations noted during this inspection. Thank you for your assistance during this inspection and please do not hesitate to call my office if I can be of any assistance.
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