Public Google reviewers rate this highly and often mention friendly and caring caregivers. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 86 Google reviews
Email Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake to yourself
Get a one-time email with a link to this profile so it is easy to find and share later.
This sends one email and does not add you to a mailing list.
Public Google reviewers rate Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake highly. Reviewers highlight: friendly and caring caregivers, positive atmosphere under new management. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Families should approach this facility with caution due to significant reports of lost personal belongings, including clothing and shoes, and inconsistent hygiene standards. While some recent reviews praise a new management team and friendly caregivers, multiple others highlight serious concerns regarding staffing shortages and poor maintenance of the building.
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 32 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“Memory care girls and guys are great with mom ❤️”
“The administration and staff has been nothing but amazing to her from the first day she arrived. I know the administration is all new but they are doing a great job!”
“Matt was leading everyone in song.it was a beautiful thing to watch Shout out to all the staff that was on the shift tonight at 5 pm on wed june 26-all working together-so polite-so joy filled”
Source: VA State Licensing Agency
Type of inspection: Complaint Date 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 03/25/26 at 9:45 to 12:00 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 02/19/2026 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services, Building and Grounds, and the Safe Secure Environment. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 45 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: An activity in the safe secure unit was 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 (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. 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 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 03/25/26 at 2:00 pm to 3:50 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 03/12/2026 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: 45 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: An activity in the safe secure unit was observed. Additional Comments/Discussion: None 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. 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 Donesia Peoples, Licensing Inspector at 757-353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure on or within seven days prior to the day of admission, a preliminary plan of care shall be developed to address the basic needs of the resident that adequately protects his health, safety, and welfare. EXCEPTION: A preliminary plan of care is not necessary if a comprehensive individualized service plan is developed, in conformance with this section, on the day of admission. Evidence: 1. The record for resident #2, admission date 01/30/26 does not contain a preliminary plan of care completed on or within seven days prior to admission nor a comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP
For private pay individuals, the UAI
Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP
Type of inspection: Complaint Date 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 03/25/26 at 12:00 pm to 2:00 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 02/21/2026 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: 45 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector: An activity in the safe secure unit was observed. Staff to resident ration observed and the staffing schedule were reviewed. 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. 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 02/18/2026 at 1:05 pm to 1:53 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Use this statement only if the inspection is related to a complaint or self-reported incident: A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 01/15/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Staffing and Supervision Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 41 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: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: An activity and residents were observed in the safe secure environment. Additional Comments/Discussion: The facility staffing schedule was reviewed. An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings.
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 10/30/2025 at 11:15 am to 2:35 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 10/02/2025 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: 48 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: An observation of the lunch 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 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 10/30/2025 at 10:41 am to 11:15 am. 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 9/27/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: The Safe Secure Unit Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 48 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: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: An observation of the facility?s exit doors 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 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. 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 10/30/2025 at 11:15 am to 2:35 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 10/03/2025 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: 48 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: An observation of the lunch 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 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 09/11/2025 at 9:39 am to 3:35 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 09/08/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services, Staffing and Supervision, and the Safe Secure Environment Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 60 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: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: An observation of the facility?s medication carts were completed. Additional Comments/Discussion: None An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some but not all of the complaint of non-compliance with standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were 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 (Donesia Peoples), Licensing Inspector at (757) 353-0430 or by email at donesia.peoples@dss.virginia.gov
Based on the record review 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 #1 contains a physician order and physician note dated 07/25/25 to increase Seroquel to 75mg at night and maintain 50mg in the morning for agitation/anxiety/aggression related to dementia. 2. Resident #1?s July and August 2025 Medication Administrator Records ( MAR
Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure no medication, dietary supplement, diet, medical procedure, or treatment shall be started, changed, or discontinued by the facility without a valid order from a physician or other prescriber. Medications include prescription, over-the-counter, and sample medications. Evidence: 1. The record for resident #1 contains the following: ? A physician order signed and dated 03/18/25 for Eliquis 2.5 mg, one tablet by mouth twice a day for a start date of 03/09/25. ? Resident?s March 2025 Medication Administration Record ( MAR
Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.
EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Some summaries, interpretations, suggested questions, and pricing research are AI-generated or AI-assisted and may contain errors or omit important context. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.
Bickford of Chesapeake
< 1 miAssisted Living · Chesapeake, VA
Harmony at Oakbrooke
< 1 miAssisted Living · Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center
< 1 miNursing Home · Chesapeake, VA
Oak Grove Health & Rehab Center, LLC
1.1 miNursing Home · Chesapeake, VA
Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor
1.2 miAssisted Living · Chesapeake, VA
The Vero at Chesapeake
2.2 miAssisted Living · Chesapeake, VA