Martha Jefferson House
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice if you are looking for a warm, 'second family' environment where staff truly care for residents' emotional well-being. While the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, you may want to inquire about the current nursing management structure to ensure clinical oversight meets your expectations.
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35 reviews on Google“Martha Jefferson House is highly regarded for its compassionate, family-like atmosphere and attentive caregiving. While most reviewers praise the staff and the cozy environment, one reviewer specifically noted concerns regarding nursing management.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate and loving caregiving staff
- Cozy and comfortable building atmosphere
- High-quality resident activities and dining
- Diverse living options including apartments and suites
Concerns
- Issues with nursing management
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard such wonderful things about the cozy and comfortable atmosphere here; how do you make the residents feel truly at home in the common areas?
- 2The dining experience seems to be a highlight for many residents; could you tell us more about the daily meal options and how much variety there is?
- 3With the different apartment and suite options available, how do you help new residents transition into their specific living space?
- 4We are interested in the quality of care provided; how is the nursing team structured to ensure consistent oversight and communication with families?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate assistance for a resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“They did more than just take care of my dad; they became a second family to him. You can pay somebody to take care of you, but you can’t pay them to love you— that has to come from their hearts.”
“Exceptional is the only word to describe the Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville, Virginia. And that word applies to everything about it: the nurses; the administrative staff; the activities for residents; even the food!”
“My mother resided in the Carlyle nursing home portion of MJH for almost a year and I was VERY pleased with the care she received.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Nov 18, 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: 11-18-25 from 10:05 a.m.- 2:45 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: 29 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: 4 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Additional Comments/Discussion: The following items were also reviewed/observed during the inspection: facility postings, facility documentation, lunch meal/menu, medication pass, physician?s orders, medication administration records, and first aid kit supplies. An exit meeting was 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 Kimberly Davis, Licensing Inspector at (804) 356-3572 or by email at Kimberly.M.Davis@dss.virginia.gov
Based on a review of facility documentation as well as an interview with staff the facility failed to ensure that at least once every six months, all staff currently on duty on each shift shall participate in an exercise in which the procedures for resident emergencies are practiced. Documentation of each exercise shall be maintained in the facility for at least two years. Evidence: The facility?s last documented practice exercise for a resident emergency (noted as a resident elopement) was dated 4-14-25. This was confirmed by staff.
Apr 3, 2025Routine
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: 4-3-25 form 9:40 a.m.-4:10 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: 30 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: 4 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 5 Observations by licensing inspector: Additional Comments/Discussion: The following items were also reviewed/observed during the inspection- facility documentation, facility postings, lunch meal/menu, medication pass, physician?s orders, medication administration records ( MAR
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that each staff record contained an original sworn disclosure statement. Evidence: The record for Staff # 2 (date of hire: 8-20-1991) did not contain an original sworn disclosure statement.
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that each staff person on or within seven days prior to the first day of work at the facility shall submit the results of a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment, documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form as evidenced by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it. Evidence: The record for Staff # 1 (date of hire: 2-3-25) did not contain a TB risk assessment.
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that each direct care staff member shall maintain current certification in first aid. Evidence: -The record for Staff # 1 (date of hire: 2-3-25) contained documentation of CPR certification, but did not contain documentation of first aid certification. -The record for Staff # 2 (date of hire: 8-20-1991) contained documentation of CPR certification, but did not contain documentation of first aid certification.
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities as provided in ? 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia shall be reviewed annually with each resident or his legal representative or responsible individual and each staff person. Evidence of this review shall be the resident's, his legal representative's or responsible individual's, or staff person's written acknowledgment of having been so informed, which shall include the date of the review and shall be filed in the resident's or staff person's record. Evidence: -The record for Staff # 2 (date of hire: 8-20-1991) contained documentation of a review of the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities as provided in ? 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia last dated 3-14-19. -The record for Staff # 3 (date of hire: 10-5-23) contained documentation of a review of the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities as provided in ? 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia last dated 11-3-23.
Based on a review of facility documentation, the facility failed to ensure a semi-annual review on the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents, and volunteers, with emphasis placed on an individual's respective responsibilities. The review shall be documented by signing and dating, with emphasis placed on an individual's respective responsibilities. The review shall be documented by signing and dating. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation of a semi-annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents, and volunteers.
Based on a review of facility documentation the facility failed to ensure that at least once every six months, all staff currently on duty on each shift shall participate in an exercise in which the procedures for resident emergencies are practiced. Documentation of each exercise shall be maintained in the facility for at least two years. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation of a practice exercise for a resident emergency.
Nov 6, 2023Routine
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: 11-6-23 from 9:34 a.m.-3:20 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: 32 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: 4 Additional Comments/Discussion: The following items were also reviewed/observed during the inspection- facility documentation, facility postings, first aid kit, lunch meal/menu, resident activities, medication pass, physician?s orders, and Medication Administration Records ( MAR
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that at least two of the required hours of staff training shall focus on infection control and prevention. Evidence: The record for Staff # 2 (date of hire: 3-25-14) did not contain documentation of at least two hours of infection control and prevention training.
Based on a review of facility documentation the facility failed to ensure that it shall develop and implement an orientation and semi-annual review on the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents, and volunteers, with emphasis placed on an individual's respective responsibilities. The review shall be documented by signing and dating. The orientation and review shall cover responsibilities for: 1. Alerting emergency personnel and sounding alarms; 2. Implementing evacuation, shelter in place, and relocation procedures; 3. Using, maintaining, and operating emergency equipment; 4. Accessing emergency medical information, equipment, and medications for residents; 5. Locating and shutting off utilities; and 6. Utilizing community support services. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation of a semi-annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents, and volunteers, with emphasis placed on an individual's respective responsibilities.
Based on observation the facility failed to ensure that first aid kits shall be checked at least monthly to ensure that all items are present and items with expiration dates are not past their expiration date. Evidence: The facility?s first aid kit that was last checked on 10-11-23 contained antiseptic ointment with an expiration date of January 2023.
Based on a review of facility documentation the facility failed to ensure that at least once every six months, all staff currently on duty on each shift shall participate in an exercise in which the procedures for resident emergencies are practiced. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation of a practice exercise for resident emergencies.
Oct 20, 2022Routine
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: 10-20-22 from 9:55 a.m.- 4:30 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: 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: 6 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 6 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Additional Comments/Discussion: The following items were reviewed/observed during the inspection: facility documentation, facility postings, medication pass/physician?s orders/Medication Administration Records ( MAR
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that each staff person shall annually submit the results of a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment, documenting that the individual is free of tuberculosis in a communicable form as evidenced by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it. Evidence: -The record for Staff # 3 (date of hire: 9-21-18) contained a TB assessment last dated 9-17-21. -Staff # 5 stated that the facility will ensure that each staff member?s TB assessment is up to date.
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that each direct care staff member shall maintain current certification in first aid. Evidence: -The record for Staff # 2 (date of hire: 6-1-22) did not contain documentation of first aid certification. -Staff # 5 stated that the facility would ensure that the staff member obtain first aid certification.
Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that upon admission, the assisted living facility shall provide an orientation for new residents and their legal representatives, including emergency response procedures, mealtimes, and use of the call system. If needed, the orientation shall be modified as appropriate for residents with cognitive impairments. 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: -The record for Resident # 1 (admit date: 7-11-22) did not contain acknowledgment of orientation. -Staff # 6 stated that the orientation was reviewed with the resident at admission but was not sure what happened to the acknowledgment form.
Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities were reviewed annually with each staff person and that evidence of this review shall be the staff person's written acknowledgement of having been so informed, which shall include the date of review and shall be filed in the staff person?s record. Evidence: -The record for Staff # 3 (date of hire: 9-21-18) contained an annual review of resident rights last dated 3-15-19. No explanation was provided.
Based on an interview with staff the facility failed to ensure that it develop and implement an orientation and semi-annual review on the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff, residents, and volunteers with an emphasis placed on an individual?s respective responsibilities. The review shall be documented by signing and dating. Evidence: -Staff # 4 stated that the review of the facility?s emergency preparedness and response plan was last reviewed in June 2022, however, no documentation was provided.
Based on an interview with staff the facility failed to ensure that at least once every six months all staff currently on duty on each shift shall participate in an exercise in which the procedures for resident emergencies are practiced. Evidence: -The facility was unable to provide documentation of a practice exercise for a resident emergency. -Staff # 4 stated that a practice exercise for a resident emergency had not been done in quite some time and the date was not known.
Mar 25, 2022Routine
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted by the licensing inspector on March 25, 2022. A census of 31 residents was reported. A sample of 6 resident and 3 staff records were reviewed. The following items were reviewed/observed: facility postings, lunch meal/menu, activity schedule, facility documentation, a tour of the facility, emergency food and water supply, and medication pass/physician's orders/Medication Administration Records ( MAR
Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that each record contained a written acknowledgement of the receipt of the disclosure statement by the resident or his legal representative. Evidence: The record for Resident # 3 and Resident # 4 did not contain written acknowledgment by the resident or his legal representative of the receipt of the disclosure statement. The DON attempted to locate the documents but was unable to provide them.
Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that a risk assessment for tuberculosis (TB) was completed annually on each resident as evidenced by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it. Evidence: The record for Resident # 4 contained a TB screening last dated 10-10-2020. The DON was unable to locate a more recent document when asked.
Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that individualized service plans ( ISP
Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities were reviewed annually with each resident or his legal representative or responsible individual and each staff person and that evidence of this review shall be the resident's, his legal representative's or responsible individual's, or staff person's written acknowledgement of having been so informed, which shall include the date of review and shall be filed in the resident's record. Evidence: -The record for Staff # 1 contained written acknowledgement of an annual review of the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities last dated 10-5-2020. -The record for Staff #2 contained written acknowledgement of an annual review of the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities last dated 3-7-19. -The record for Resident # 4 contained written acknowledgement of an annual review of the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities last dated 8-17-2020. -Staff was unable to locate/provide current documents when asked.
Based on a review of facility documentation the facility failed to document at least once every six months that all staff currently on duty on each shift shall participate in an exercise in which the procedures for resident emergencies are practiced. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation for a practice exercise for a resident emergency but staff stated that the last practice exercise was conducted in December 2021.
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