Chesterbrook Residences, Inc. was inspected 13 times between March 15, 2021 and February 17, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 11 of those visits ended with violations cited and 2 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 29 violations under 25 distinct standards. 3 inspections were prompted by a complaint.
A violation is a licensing standard - a rule in the Virginia Administrative Code - that the inspector found the facility was not meeting. Each is shown with the evidence the inspector recorded and, where VDSS publishes it, the facility's own plan of correction.
VDSS publishes inspections on a rolling window. 12 of these 13 are still on the state's site; the other 1 has since dropped off it and is reproduced from Assisted Living Magazine's archive of the original VDSS reports.
Provider Information
Inspection History
13Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.
February 17, 2026Complaint survey
- In an interview with the LI on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 stated that Resident 1 received 6-8 hours of private duty aide services from Collateral Contact 1, who was not employed with a licensed health care agency. Staff 1 confirmed that the required information, including qualifications, original criminal history record report, orientation and training, and tuberculosis screening, were not obtained for Collateral Contact 1.
- In a phone interview with the LI on 02/23/2026, Collateral Contact 1 confirmed that Collateral Contact 1 provided private duty aide services three times a week, for two hours a day to Resident 1.
February 17, 2026Inspection
- On 02/03/2026, the facility submitted an incident report regarding a potential medication error involving Resident 1. The report states that on 02/02/2026, Resident 1 self-administered 32 units of Humalog, instead of 32 units of Lantis that had been stored in Resident 1’s room, despite being discontinued at the time of error and change to staff administration of medications.
- Resident 1’s record contained discontinued orders of Humalog and Lantis dated after the hospice admission due to a hospice admission on 01/23/2026. The Humalog order contained a sliding scale, while the Lantis had a scheduled dose of 35 units in the morning, and 32 units in the evening.
- Resident 1’s record contained hospice notes dated 01/26/2026 that stated Resident 1 requested to be put back on Resident 1’s previous medication orders including Humalog and Lantis, and that Resident 1 wanted to continue to self-administer medication.
- In an interview with two LI’s on 03/09/2026, Staff 1 confirmed Resident 1’s medication orders including Humalog and Lantis were discontinued. Staff 1 also acknowledged Resident 1 maintained possession of the medication in Resident 1’s room following the order to discontinue this medication which resulted in Resident 1 self-administering the incorrect dose of medication.
- On 02/03/2026, the facility submitted an incident report regarding a potential medication error involving Resident 1. The report states that Resident 1 previously self-administered medication; however, after a recent hospice admission (01/23/2026), the facility began to administer medication and Resident 1’s insulin was discontinued. However, the medication was within the resident’s possession and led Resident 1 self-administering 32 units of Humalog.
- The facility’s medication management plan was provided for review. In the section titled “Assisted Living Medication Self-Administration and Quarterly Review”, it states that the facility nurses will review proper storage and maintenance of medication, including ensure that each resident received specifically prescribed medication. In the section titled “Destruction – Return of Medications,” it states the facility nursing staff will account for all medications used by the resident for whom the medication is prescribed. The policy states that nursing staff will return medication when it is no longer used due to discontinuation.
- In an interview with the LI on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged medication stored in Resident 1’s room was not removed upon hospice admission and change from self-administration to staff administering the resident’s medication. Staff 1 confirmed that the facility’s medication management plan was not followed.
February 17, 2026Inspection
- During onsite inspection on 2/17/2026, LI reviewed the criminal background of all staff hired after May 2025.
- The following staff members had background checks that were completed after the 30th day of employment: a. Staff 4, hired on 07/29/2025, Criminal Record Report completed on 11/20/2025 b. Staff 6, hired on 09/07/2025, Criminal Record Report completed on 11/20/2025 c. Staff 7, hired on 07/31/2025, Criminal Record Report completed on 11/20/2025 d. Staff 8, hired on 09/07/2025, Criminal Record Report completed on 11/20/2025 e. Staff 9, hired on 09/29/2025, Criminal Record Report completed on 11/20/2025
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged that the identified staff members had background checks that were obtained after the 30th day of employment.
- During a medication pass observation between Resident 2 and Staff 10, two LI’s observed a copy of the facilities pharmacy reference book dated 2022.
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged that the facilities’ current pharmacy reference book that is accessible to staff members is more than two years old.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- During inspection that took place on 2/17/2026, LI observed the laundry room to have 3 containers of laundry pods in an unlocked closet.
- Staff 1 acknowledged that all cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always locked away, expect noted in subsection J.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- During inspection on 2/17/2026, LI reviewed the facilities “Volunteer Polices and Regulations,” which did not include a procedure for the orientation process; however, included that emergency procedures were required to be reviewed during orientation.
- The following records did not contain the required volunteer orientation: a. Collateral Contact 1, service began 09/2024 b. Collateral Contact 4, service start date unknown, contained a blank orientation form (not completed, dated, or signed.)
- Collateral Contact 3, service began 01/2025, contained a completed orientation checklist dated 01/20/2025; however, the form did not contain a supervisor’s signature.
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged the orientation for Collateral Contact 1 and Collateral Contact 4 were not completed, and Collateral Contact 3 did not contain documentation of review by the supervisors.
- During onsite inspection on 02/17/2026, two LI’s observed the facility to have the monitoring inspection on 05/09/2025 posted as the most recent inspection findings; however, their most recent inspection took place on 12/22/2025.
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged that the most recent inspection findings were not posted in the facility.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- During onsite inspection on 2/17/2026, LI reviewed pet policy, that stated, “All animals residing on the community premises shall receive regular examinations and species-appropriate immunizations from a licensed veterinarian, at a minimum of once per year.”
- The facility currently has only 3 pets that reside in community and during inspection on 2/17/2026, LI observed all three of the pet records. The following pet records did not include the updated vaccinations to reflect the minimum yearly examination requirement from the facility’s own policy: a. Resident 2’s pet, pet admission 03/13/2024 – last documented examination and vaccinations completed on 03/13/2024. b. Resident 3’s pet, pet admission 07/01/2023 – last documented examination and vaccinations completed 06/07/2023. c. Resident 4’s pet, pet admission 04/19/2024 – last documented examination and vaccinations completed 03/13/2024.
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged that the current files of Resident 2, Resident 3, and Resident 4’s pets did not include updated examination and immunization records.
- During onsite inspection on 2/17/2026, two LI’s observed the facilities unlocked courtyard on the 2nd floor with noted snow and ice.
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged that the grounds were not properly maintained.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- During a tour of the facility on 2/17/2026, two LI’s observed the nursing station on the 1st floor having an unlocked computer and exposed resident records on the desk. There were no staff in the area, and one resident observed sitting in the hallway adjacent to the station.
- After approximately 3-4 minutes, two staff arrived and the LI notified nearby staff to lock the computer and place the resident files in a locked area.
- During onsite inspection on 02/17/2026, the following resident records contained admission date discrepancies between the business chart, medical chart, and electronic health record: a. Resident 1, admission dates of 05/01/2025, 05/14/2025, and 06/04/2025 b. Resident 8, admission dates of 06/17/2021 and 07/20/2022 c. Resident 9, admission dates of 07/26/2019 and 12/31/2018
- In an interview with two LI’s on 02/17/2026, Staff 1 acknowledged that Resident 1, Resident 8 and Resident 9 were not being kept current or in a locked area.
December 22, 2025Inspection
- On 11/21/2025, the facility submitted a written report regarding an elopement/ wandering incident that occurred on 11/16/2025. The report stated that Resident 1 was located by police at 2:43 PM near 1836 Westmoreland St. The report stated that the facility determined Resident 1 left the building at 12:22 PM.
- In an interview with the LI on 12/22/2025, Staff 3 acknowledged that a report was submitted on 11/21/2025, 5 days after the incident occurred.
November 20, 2025Inspection
- On 10/27/2025, the facility submitted an incident report regarding Resident 1 eloping from the building.
- During a review of Resident 1’s record, a progress note was found dated 09/01/2025. The progress note stated that Resident 1 was found locked out of the building at around 9:15 PM in Resident 1’s night clothes with no shoes on. The note indicates that they spoke to Resident 1 around dinnertime. The progress note did not include the last time Resident 1 was seen prior to being found outside, or if it was determined Resident 1 had eloped and then returned.
- In an interview with the LI on 11/18/2025, Staff 1 stated no additional information was available, and confirmed an incident report was not submitted regarding the 09/01/2025 incident.
- On 10/27/2025, the facility submitted an incident report regarding Resident 1 eloping from the building on 10/26/2025 resulting in the need for police intervention to locate the resident.
- An update to the incident report, received via email on 10/28/2025, stated that Resident 1 was determined to be missing at 7:47 PM on 10/26/2025 and was later located at 9:09 PM on 10/26/2025.
- Resident 1 Report of Physical Examination, dated 05/19/2025, included mild cognitive impairment and memory loss under diagnosis.
- During the on-site inspection on 11/18/2025, Staff 1 reviewed video footage of the entrance of the facility with the LI. The video footage showed Resident 1 exiting the building around 5:33 PM on 10/26/2025 in a heavy jacket, day clothes, and sneakers.
- On 10/26/2025, the National Weather Service indicated that the maximum recorded temperature for the day was 56 degrees, while the lowest recorded temperature was 34 degrees.
- In an interview with the LI on 11/20/2025, Staff 1 and the LI reviewed the property on Google Maps. Staff 1 indicated an area on the map, approximately 0.1 miles away, where Resident 1 was found by Resident 1’s son on 10/26/2025. Staff 1 acknowledged that supervision was not provided for specialized needs such as wandering from the premises.
- On 10/27/2025, the facility submitted an incident report regarding Resident 1 eloping from the building. On 10/28/2025, Staff 3 submitted an email that stated Resident 1 had demonstrated increasing confusion and memory decline over the past few weeks, resulting in a need for intermittent redirection and reminders for safety.
- Staff 2 provided nighttime rounding logs for Resident 1 for scattered dates throughout October 2025.
- In an interview with the LI on 11/20/2025, Staff 2 stated that Resident 1 experienced sundowning which resulted in getting lost or agitated after dinner. Staff 2 stated that staff were encouraged to complete rounds frequently but did not have a specific time that was assigned to Resident 1.
- Resident 1’s ISP, dated 05/01/2025, did not include Resident 1’s service of rounding or the changed care need of frequent supervision and monitoring for safety.
- In an interview with the LI on 11/20/2025, Staff 1 confirmed that Resident 1’s ISP was not updated to reflect the change in condition.
November 20, 2025Inspection
- On 11/11/2025, the facility received an incident report regarding a potential medication error with Resident 1.
- Resident 1’s record contained an order, dated 02/20/2025, for Galantamine 8MG that states “Take one capsule every day with breakfast…”. This order was discontinued by 05/20/2025.
- In an interview with the LI on 11/20/2025, Staff 1 stated that Resident 1’s daughter brings in medication for repackaging and transports Resident 1 to and from the facility to their outside physician.
- Resident 1’s record contains re-packaging requests for Galantamine16 MG on 07/22/2025, and 10/19/2025. On 08/12/2025, the pharmacy faxed a request for clarification stating “Need Directions” and the facility responded with a fax stating to not send the medication.
- The facility’s medication management plan states “Medications should be reordered according to pharmacy procedures” but does not list the specific methods to ensure that each resident’s prescription medications and any over the counter drugs and supplements ordered for the resident are filled and refilled in a timely manner to avoid missed doses.
- In an interview with the LI on 11/20/2025, Staff 1 reported although they believe the Galantamine 8 MG was supposed to be discontinued and increased to 16 MG on 05/20/2025, no corresponding order was ever received which was verified via the resident record. Despite this, Staff 1 acknowledged the facility failed to follow its medication management procedures by not seeking clarification from the provider after the pharmacy’s follow up request upon repackaging the medication on 08/12/2025, resulting in a potential medication error.
August 28, 2025Complaint survey
- During a tour of the facility with Staff 2 on 08/28/2025, the LI observed a bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray sitting on the table in the physical therapy space with the door propped open. There was nobody in the room. Staff 2 confirmed the cleaning supplies were not stored in a locked area.
- In an interview with the LI on 08/28/2025, Staff 1 confirmed that mold was found in Resident 1’s room and provided a service report completed by Collateral Contact 1, a home inspection service.
- A “Mold Tape and Fungi Identification Report,” dated 07/29/025, and reviewed by the LI on 08/28/2025, identified aspergillus, Cladosporium, and penicillium mold on the furniture, the HVAC unit, and the refrigerator in Resident 1’s room. The report recommended servicing the HVAC system and deep cleaning of the walls and carpets.
- During a tour of Resident 1’s room on 08/28/2025 with Staff 2, black spores were observed on the A/C unit of Resident 1. A pale green spore was observed on the kitchen cabinets. Staff 2 stated that the HVAC unit was likely going to be replaced.
- In an interview with the LI on 08/28/2025, Staff 2 confirmed that the HVAC units had not been serviced or cleaned after receiving the report, despite the presence of mold still on the A/C unit in Resident 1’s room.
- During a tour of Resident 1’s room on 08/28/2025 with Staff 2, black spores were observed on the A/C unit. Staff 1 confirmed that mold was found in Resident 1’s room by Collateral Contact 1, a home inspection service.
- During a tour of Resident 2’s room with Staff 2, the LI observed brown substance with black spots on the A/C unit tray.
- During a tour of Resident 3’s room with Staff 2, black spots were observed on the A/C unit, visually similar to the spots seen on the A/C unit in Resident 1’s room.
- During a tour of Resident 4’s room with Staff 2, Resident 4’s room had a large amount of fruit flies on the cabinet. Staff 2 told Resident 4 that they would come up to spray the room.
- The LI toured an unoccupied room, Room 255, with Staff 2. The LI observed a smaller number of black spots, visually similar to the spots seen on the A/C unit in Resident 1’s room, were on the A/C unit.
- The LI toured the dining area with Staff 2. Black dirt and spotting were observed on multiple vents in the room, with other debris that could be seen in the vents.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- A “Mold Tape and Fungi Identification Report,” dated 07/29/025, was reviewed by the LI on 08/28/2025. The report confirmed that the humidity was higher than 70% relative humidity in Resident 1’s room and confirmed the presence of mold.
- During a tour of Resident 4’s and Resident 5’s room with Staff 2, the LI observed a musty smell. Room 5’s temperature was set to 88 degrees.
- In an interview with the LI on 08/28/2025, Staff 2 confirmed the building was not well-ventilated.
- The LI observed a sign in the lobby area that designates the “Manager on Duty” as the charge nurse, without specifying a name.
- In an interview with the LI on 09/02/2025, Staff 1 stated that the person in charge is typically Staff 5, who was not on site at the time of inspection. When the LI referenced the sign, Staff 1 confirmed the charge nurse was the person in charge and called the nurses’ station to identify them as Staff 3.
May 9, 2025Inspection
- On 05/09/2025, the LI observed the posted menu in two elevators. The posted menu did not include snacks. The posted menu included the following statement, “The Bistro is open outside of Dining Hours for Snacks & Light Fare.”
- In an interview with the LI on 05/09/2025, Staff 2 stated that snacks could be found at the nurse’s station.
- In an interview with the LI on 05/09/2025, Staff 1 confirmed that the menu did not include the snacks provided by the facility.
- In a follow-up email sent to the LI on 05/12/2025, Staff 1 stated “While we don’t have a designated ‘bistro’ space, our nursing station area functions as the location where snacks are made available to residents during off-hours.”
April 25, 2024Inspection
- Staff #10 was hired on 11/24/2023; a criminal history report was not obtained until 03/09/2024.
- Staff #11 was hired on 10/10/2024; a criminal history report was not obtained until 03/09/2024.
- Staff #12 was hired on 11/20/2023; a criminal history report was not obtained until 03/09/2024.
- Staff #15 was hired on 09/28/2023; a criminal history report was not obtained until 03/09/2024.
- Staff #17 was hired on 10/20/2023; a criminal history report was not obtained until 03/11/2024.
- Staff #18 was hired on 11/10/2023; a criminal history report was not obtained until 03/11/2024. .
- Per the facility’s Blood Glucose Monitoring policy, last revised Nov 29, 2023, #3 states, “….the meter will be labeled for the specific resident and stored in a bag labeled with the resident’s name.
- LI observed an unlabeled glucometer in a labeled bag. The bag holding the glucometer had resident #7’s first initial and last name along with his/her room number indicated on the bag
- Staff #1 was hired on 7/25/2011, staff #1’s file contained documentation of the Registered Medication Aide (RMA) 4 Hour Refresher Training completed on 8/23/2021 however there was no documentation for the years of 2022 and 2023.
- During an interview with two licensing inspectors and Staff #4 on 4/25/2024, staff #4 confirmed there were no training certificates available in the facility filed for the years 2022 and 2023 for staff #’s record for the RMA 4 hour Refresher Training.
May 8, 2023Inspection
- On 5/8/2023 at approximately 10:05 am, LI observed Staff #5 administer the following medications to Resident #3: a. Eliquis b. Escitalopram c. Furosemide d. Valacyclovir HCl e. Hydrocod/APAP
- On 5/8/2023 LI reviewed the May 2023 medication administration record (MAR). According to the May 2023 MAR, Staff #5 failed to document the medications administered to Resident #3 at approximately 10:05 am on 5/8/2023.
- During a review of criminal history record reports by LI on 5/8/2023,the facility could not make available the criminal history record reports for the following staff members: #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, and #26.
- On 5/8/2023 at approximately 9:30 am LI observed staff #5 pour medications for Resident #3 into a cup for administration and take the medications to the room of the resident. LI observed Staff #3 not administering the poured medications to Resident #3 as Resident #3 was in the bathroom. LI observed Staff #3 put the poured medications into the top right drawer of the medication cart.
- At approximately 10:05 am on 5/8/2023, LI observed Staff #5 administer pre-poured medications to Resident #3. Based upon observation, the facility failed to ensure that medications shall remain in the pharmacy issued container, with the prescription label or direction label attached, until administered to the resident.