The Haven Assisted Living@cold Harbor
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This facility is noted for its personalized care and affordability, which can provide significant peace of mind. Because many recent reviews lack descriptive text, families should visit in person to verify current staffing levels and facility maintenance.
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5 reviews analyzed“Families can expect personalized care and a reasonable price point, as noted by a reviewer whose father spent his final months at the facility. However, the lack of detailed feedback in recent reviews makes it difficult to assess current standards for dining or cleanliness.”
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- Personalized care
- Reasonable pricing
- Peace of mind for families
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- 1With such a small community of only 8 residents, how do you ensure that each person's specific daily routine and personal preferences are integrated into their care plan?
- 2Since families often mention finding peace of mind here, what specific communication steps do you take to keep us updated on our loved one's well-being?
- 3How do you manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health needs during the overnight hours?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to help the residents stay engaged with one another in such an intimate setting?
- 5How do you approach addressing any care gaps or administrative improvements to ensure the facility maintains its high standard of service?
- 6In what ways does the personalized care approach here differ from larger, more traditional assisted living facilities?
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“Personalized care from a small wonderful staff at a much more reasonable rate. My father spent the last 2 months of his 1ife here and really enjoyed it. The haven gave us peace of mind that we made the right decision for my father's care.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Dec 19, 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: An on-site, annual monitoring inspection, was completed on December 19, 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: 4 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: 4 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: During the on-site inspection, it was noted that the outside and interior conditions of the home were in good repair. There were no safety concerns noted. Resident interactions with each other and with staff were noted be appropriate and professional. The resident were appropriately dressed and groomed for the weather conditions, time of day, and activities they were engaged in. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972 - 4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not maintain documentation showing annual contact with the local emergency coordinator to determine (i) local disaster risks, (ii) communitywide plans to address different disasters and emergency situations, and (iii) assistance, if any, that the local emergency management office will provide to the facility in an emergency. Evidence: 1) At the time of the on-site review, the facility did not have documentation showing annual contact with the local emergency coordinator to determine (i) local disaster risks, (ii) communitywide plans to address different disasters and emergency situations, and (iii) assistance, if any, that the local emergency management office will provide to the facility in an emergency. 2) Employee #2 confirmed that annual contact with the local emergency coordinator has not occurred.
Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the facility did not maintain documentation of monthly emergency generator tests. Evidence: 1) The facility is equipped with an emergency generator and is subject to the requirements of conducting and documenting monthly tests of the emergency generator. 2) Employee #2 confirmed during their interview that documentation of monthly tests of the emergency generator did not occur.
Jan 31, 2025RoutineCleanReport
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: ccvb An on-site inspection was conducted on January 31, 2025 between approximately 10:30 pm and 12:00 pm. 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: 5 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: 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 Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
May 31, 2024RoutineCleanReport
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: The inspection started and ended on May 31, 2024. The inspection started at approximately 11:00 AM and ended at approximately 12:30 PM 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: Four The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Four Number of staff records reviewed: Two Number of interviews conducted with residents: Two Number of interviews conducted with staff: Two Observations by licensing inspector: All required posting were posted in an area of the home easily accessible to residents and guests. Inspections of the residents? bedrooms and bathrooms was completed. Other common areas of the facility and the outside grounds of the facility were also inspected. Medications were appropriately stored and secured. Interactions between residents and employees were observed. No health or safety concerns noted. Additional Comments/Discussion: N/A 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 Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov
Jul 20, 2023Complaint
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: 07/20/2023-approximate time 9:40a.m-12:40p.m. On 09/01/2023-approximate time 9:05a.m-10: 27a.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 04/10/2023 regarding allegations in the area of Resident Care and Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 6 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: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 3 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 5 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. However, violation(s) not related to the complaint 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 Angela Rodgers-Reaves, Licensing Inspector at (804) 840-0253 or by email at Angela.r.reaves@dss.virginia.gov Violation Notice Issued: Yes
Based on the review of facility records and staff and resident interviews the facility failed to ensure that an individual was not admitted before a determination was made that the facility can meet the needs of the individual. The facility shall make the determination based upon the following information at a minimum: 1-Completed UAI
Based on the review of facility records and staff and resident interviews the facility failed to ensure that in accordance with ? 63.2-1805 D of the Code of Virginia, that the facility did not admit or retain individuals with any of the following conditions or care needs listed in 1-12. Resident #2-Date of admission 07/20/2023 Facility documentation submitted for the inspector?s review from the resident?s previous discharge is not documented to identify diagnosis, results of a risk assessment documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form or prohibited conditions. While onsite at the facility on 07/20/2023 and upon request facility staff #s 1 and 2 did not submit documented evidence that any of the elements required had been met.
Based on the review of facility records and staff interviews conducted the facility failed to ensure that a written fall risk rating was completed within 30 days after admission. Evidence: Resident #1-Documented date of admission 01/14/2023. Documented date of discharge 03/31/2023 Upon request during the 07/20/2023 onsite complaint investigation the facility staff #s 1 and 2 did not submit for the inspector?s review documented evidence that a fall risk rating was completed while the resident was in care. The resident was discharged from the facility 03/31/2023.
Based on the review of facility records and staff interviews conducted the facility failed to ascertain, prior to admission, whether a potential resident is a registered sex offender if the facility anticipates the potential resident will have a length of stay greater than three days or in fact stays longer than three days and shall document in the resident's record that this was ascertained and the date the information was obtained. Evidence: Resident #2-Date of admission 07/20/2023 Upon request while onsite at the facility on 07/20/2023 facility staff #s 1 and 2 did not submit for the inspector?s review documented evidence that a sex offender search had been conducted for the resident prior to admission.
Based on the review of facility records and staff interview the facility failed to ensure that a comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP
Jun 6, 2023RoutineCleanReport
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: 6-6-23 from 11:20 a.m.-1:10 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: 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: 3 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Additional Comments/Discussion: The following items were also reviewed/observed during the inspection: facility postings, facility documentation, first aid kit, lunch meal/menu, medication pass observation, physician?s orders, and medication administration records. 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 Kimberly Davis, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-7578 or by email at Kimberly.M.Davis@dss.virginia.gov
Jan 25, 2022RoutineCleanReport
The renewal inspection was initiated on 01/25/2022 and concluded on 02/18/2022. On 01/25/2022 the facility reported that the census was 4. On 02/18/2022 the facility reported the census to be 3. Based on the census offered three residents and three staff records were reviewed. A walk through of the physical plant was conducted and facility medication administration records were reviewed An exit interview was conducted with the house Manager on 01/25/2022 and 02/18/2022. Information gathered during the inspection determined compliance with applicable standards or law. If you have any questions I can be reached at (804) 840-0253 or angela.r.reaves@dss.virginia.gov
May 9, 2021RoutineCleanReport
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 05/09/2021 and concluded on 05/18/2021. The licensing inspector emailed the administrator a list of documentation required to complete the inspection. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined compliance with applicable standards or laws. The facility Administrator reported that the current census was 7. The inspector reviewed two resident records, two staff records, and other facility documentation such as staff schedules, annual review of residents? rights, staff training, pharmacy review, medication administration records, facility policy etc. submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (804) 662-9774 or by e-mail at Angela.r.reaves@dss.virginia.gov
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