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The Colonnades

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and skilled rehabilitation/nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

100 Colonnades Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 2290160 bedsLicensed & Active
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4.5/5

based on 83 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Colonnades is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality rehabilitation and skilled nursing, particularly for post-fall recovery. While the social atmosphere is a major strength, you may want to inquire about recent dining updates to ensure the food meets your expectations.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

83 reviews on Google
The Colonnades is highly regarded for its compassionate, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, with several families praising the facility's ability to aid in recovery after falls. While the community is noted for its warm, social atmosphere and friendly residents, one long-term resident noted a decline in food quality.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff10.0Clean5.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and skilled rehabilitation/nursing staff
  • Warm, social, and friendly resident community
  • Continuity of care across different levels of assistance
  • Engaging activities and educational programs

Concerns

  • Decline in food quality

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community and responds to feedback; how does that communication loop help improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2We are looking for a place where the care can grow with my loved one; can you explain how the transition works between assisted living and your memory care program?
  • 3The nursing and rehab staff seem very highly regarded here; could you tell me more about how the clinical team coordinates care for residents with changing medical needs?
  • 4What are some of the favorite educational programs or social activities that help keep the resident community engaged and connected?
  • 5I'd love to hear more about the dining experience, specifically regarding how much variety and nutritional quality is provided in the daily meal menus.
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency or a change in health status during the night, what is the protocol for ensuring immediate care is available?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff and therapists (occupational and physical) were amazing! Cudos, however, to Courtney Pearman for being such a huge part in my mother's recovery.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

If you are looking for help recovering, you couldn’t find a better place to do that than at the Colonnades in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

My Dad is a resident of nearly three years at the Colonnades in their Assisted Living. He moved there with my mom, who passed the end of last and in their compassionate and caring memory care neighborhood.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 83 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: VA State Licensing Agency

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8deficiencies
Mar 25, 2026Routine

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: 03/25/2026 arrival time: 11:00am departure time: 4:30pm 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: 46 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: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 6 Observations by licensing inspector: Inspector interviewed Executive Director, Resident Care Director, Resident Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse and General Manager, reviewed 4 resident records, 3 staff records, observed a medication administration pass, observed fire and health inspection, observed liability insurance, reviewed pharmacy review, dietary review along with health care oversight. The facility?s Medication Management plan and Infection Control plan were both reviewed, with no changes to those plans. Observed Emergency Preparedness and Response plan, past 3 fire drills, emergency evacuation drill and practice plan for resident emergencies. The water temperature was tested. Residents were preparing to go on a community outing. 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. 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). 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 these 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. Refer to General Procedures and Information for Licensure, 22VAC40-80-260-B for information on requesting a problem solving conference. 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 Shelby Haskins, Licensing Inspector at (804) 305-4876 or by email at shelby.haskins@dss.virginia.gov Violation Notice Issued: Yes

22VAC40-73-1100-B

Based on a review of resident records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that six months after placement of the resident in the safe and secure environment and annually thereafter, the licensee, administrator or designee shall perform a review of the appropriateness of each resident?s continued residence in the special care unit. Evidence: 1. In resident #1?s record, the review of appropriateness for resident?s continued care was completed seven months after resident?s initial placement. The six-month review of appropriate placement was dated 11/24/2025 which was seven months after resident #1?s initial placement in special care unit in April 2025. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that the six month review of appropriateness of resident?s continued care in resident #1?s record was completed one month past the six month review date.

22VAC40-73-250-C

Based on a review of staff records, it is determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff records have verification that the staff person has received a copy of their current job description. Evidence: 1. The job description that was in staff #2?s record was verified and dated on the day of the inspection 3/25/2026. Staff #2?s date of hire was 7/10/2025. 2. Staff #8 confirmed that the job description that was in the record of staff #2 was verified by employee on 3/25/2026.

22VAC40-73-260-A

Based on a review of staff records, it is determined that the facility did not ensure that all direct care staff 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. The certification must either be in adult first aid or include adult first aid. To be considered current, first aid certification from community colleges, hospitals volunteer rescue squads or fire departments shall have been issued within the past three years. Evidence: 1. There were no First Aid certifications in the staff records of staff #2, staff #5 and staff #6. 2. Staff #7 provided the invoice from where the facility paid for staff to have training on 3/2/26. However, there were no certification documents presented for staff #2, staff #5 and staff #6. 3. Staff #7 confirmed that there were not current First Aid certification documents in the records for staff #2, staff #5 and staff #6.

22VAC40-73-440-B

Based on a review of the evidence, it is determined that the facility did not ensure, that an assisted living facility staff person who has successfully completed state approved training on the Uniform Assessment Instrument and level of care criteria for private pay assessments, provided the administrator or the administrator?s designated representative has successfully completed such training and approves and then signs the completed Uniform Assessment Instrument ( UAI

22VAC40-73-490-A-2

Based on a review of licensing requirements, it is determined that the facility did not ensure that a licensed health care professional, practicing with the scope of the health care professional?s profession, shall provide a health care oversight at least every three months, or more often if indicated, based on the health care professional?s professional judgement of the seriousness of a resident?s needs or stability of a resident?s condition. Evidence: 1. The facility did not have a current health care oversight upon inspector?s request. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that the facility did not have a current health care oversight completed, nor was there a previous health care oversight presented.

22VAC40-73-550-G

Based on a review of resident records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the rights and responsibilities shall be reviewed annually with each resident or their legal representative. Evidence of this review shall be the resident or their legal representative, written acknowledgement of having been so informed which shall include the date of the review and shall be filed in the resident person?s record. Evidence: 1. Resident #1?s record did not have an annual resident rights with written acknowledgement. The last resident rights with written acknowledgement by the resident and resident?s legal representative was dated 4/24/2024. 2. Resident #4?s record did not have an annual resident rights with written acknowledgement. There was not a current or previous resident rights with written acknowledgement by the resident and/or resident?s legal representative in the record of resident #4. 3. Resident #6?s record did not have an annual resident rights with written acknowledgement. The last resident rights with written acknowledgement by the resident and/or resident?s legal representative was dated 9/26/2023. 4. Staff #7 confirmed that there was not an annual resident rights with written acknowledgement by the resident or legal representative in the resident record for resident #1, resident #4 and resident #6.

Mar 24, 2025Routine
CleanReport

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: 03/24/2025 arrival time 1:00pm departure time 4:00pm 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: 56 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 staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: A tour of the facility was conducted to include inside and outside building grounds. Lunch, weekly menu and resident activities were observed. A medication pass observation was completed. The following was reviewed: resident and staff records, emergency preparedness drills, resident fire and resident emergency drills, medication carts, fire inspection report, health inspection report, and a staffing schedule. Water temperature was measured, and the call bell system was monitored. Residents were observed finishing lunch and preparing for an art activity. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 Shelby Haskins, Licensing Inspector at (804) 305-4876 or by email at Shelby.haskins@dss.virginia.gov. Violation Notice Issued: No Inspector Name: Shelby Haskins Date Inspection Summary Issued: 4/24/2025

May 6, 2024Routine
CleanReport

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: 5/6/2024 10:00am to 2:00pm 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: 53 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 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: A tour of the facility was conducted to include inside and outside building grounds. Lunch, weekly menu and resident activities were observed. A medication pass observation was completed. The following was reviewed: resident and staff records, emergency preparedness drills, resident fire and resident emergency drills, medication carts, fire inspection report, health inspection report, and a staffing schedule. Water temperature was measured, and the call bell system was monitored. Inspector observed some of the residents leaving the building for a scheduled field trip. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 Shelby Haskins, Licensing Inspector at (804) 305-4876 or by email at Shelby.Haskins@dss.virginia.gov.

Jun 22, 2023Routine

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: 6-22-2023, 10:40 a.m. ? 1:00 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, medication pass observation, staff interviews, emergency supplies. Number of resident records reviewed: 8 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 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 Alex Poulter, Licensing Inspector at (804)662-9771 or by email at alex.poulter@dss.virginia.gov

22VAC40-73-320-A

Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure the person?s physical examination by an independent physician contained the date of the physical examination and the description of the person?s reaction to any known allergies. Evidence: Resident #1 admitted 4-11-2023. Resident #1?s physical examination on file did not contain a date of the physical examination. Additionally, under allergies documented ?sulfas, iodine, shellfish? but no description of reactions to each allergy. Staff #1 confirmed Resident #1?s physical exam did not contain the required information.

22VAC40-73-470-D

Based on record review, the facility failed to implement the written policy to ensure that staff are made aware of allergies and actions that staff may need to take. Evidence: Resident #1?s physical examination contained in the record documented an allergy to shellfish. Resident #1?s Progress Notes dated 6-09-2023 documented, ?Resident mistakenly got some shellfish in a soup but [Resident #1] spit it right out. Then brushed [Resident #1?s] teeth?? The facility?s policy regarding allergies ?Allergies & Life Threatening Conditions? dated 9-27-2019 documented, ?The Dining Service Coordinator (DSC) ensures the following: ?Allergies will be avoided on the service line and appropriate substitutions made.? Staff #1 confirmed during interview that the policy was not followed in regard to the incident concerning Resident #1 on 6-09-2023.

Apr 22, 2022Routine
CleanReport

A renewal inspection was conducted on April 22, 2022 from 1:48 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for The Colonnades Assisted Living Facility. During the entrance conference, the administrator reported that the current census as forty five (45) residents in care. The inspector reviewed (5) resident records, five (5) staff records, the activities calendar, staff schedules, medication pass observation, M.A.Rs, and U.A.I.s, and meal observation which the facility provided all requested documents during the monitoring inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the administrator on April 22, 2022, inspection, 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. Information gathered during the inspection determined compliance(s) with applicable standards or law, and no violations were cited.

Jan 14, 2022Routine
CleanReport

A remote unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 1/14/2022 and concluded on 1/27/2022. The administrator and the controller were contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The inspector provided the administrator with a list of items required to complete the inspection. Due to the nature of the complaint, the inspector reviewed one resident record, emails, resident agreement, contracts and billing information submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. The investigation findings could not be substantiated under the jurisdiction of the Division of Licensing Programs. No violations were cited. Please contact the licensing representative at (804) 662-9432, if you have any questions.

May 25, 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 5/25/20221 and concluded on 5/27/2021. The administrator was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. The administrator reported that the current census was forty eight (48). The inspector emailed the administrator a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed four (4) resident records, four (4) staff records, fire inspection, health inspection, healthcare oversight, UAI

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