Virginia DSS · Assisted Living Facility

Avalon House on Dominion Crest Lane

📍 1804 Dominion Crest Lane, Mc Lean, VA, 22101

ID 44745Two Year licenseActive
4
Inspections
On record
2
With violations
Visits that cited something
2
Clean visits
Nothing cited
6
Violations cited
Individual findings
5
Standards cited
Distinct rules
0
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint

Avalon House on Dominion Crest Lane was inspected 4 times between September 9, 2021 and February 2, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 2 of those visits ended with violations cited and 2 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 6 violations under 5 distinct standards.

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.

Every inspection listed here is currently published on the VDSS site.

Provider Information

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
License type
Two Year
License expires
03/16/2028
Administrator
Winsome Hartley
Licensing inspector
Jacquelyn Kabiri
Inspector phone
(703) 397-3017
Approved for
Assisted Living · Non-Ambulatory

Inspection History

4

Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.

February 2, 2026Inspection2 violations
Inspection dates
02/02/2026
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 The Sworn Statement or Affirmation22VAC40-90 The Criminal History Record Report
Technical assistance
TA:870.G Remove/Shovel snow/ice from the deck where residents can exit. TA: Have a policy for video surveillance use in resident rooms and the facility.
Comments
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: 02/02/2026, 10:15 a.m. to 1:36 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: 7 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: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: Bingo and Lunch Additional Comments/Discussion: none. 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 Jacquelyn Kabiri, Licensing Inspector at (703) 397-3017 or by email at Jacquelyn.Kabiri@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-640-A
Based on observation, the facility failed to implement their medication management plan.
Evidence
  1. On 02/01/2026, the LI observed the red sharps container unlocked and under the kitchen sink cabinet.
  2. The facility’s medication management states that sharps will be in a locked location.
  3. Staff 1 confirmed the sharps container was not in a locked location at the time of inspection.
Plan of correction
RN has retrained direct facility direct care staff & manager that sharps containers shall be kept locked up. RN has gone over the medication management plan with the facility staff as a refresher. Facility manager and RN will do spot checks to ensure locks where sharps containers are kept are in working or and report to the management team if new locks are needed or need to be replaced.
22VAC40-73-860-I
Based on direct observation, the facility failed to store cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials in a locked area.
Evidence
  1. During the facility tour on 02/01/2026, at approximately 10:32 a.m., the LI observed that the kitchen cabinet located directly under the kitchen sink was unlocked. The following items were observed inside the cabinet: A. One red sharps container with an open top, containing more than twenty (20) used needles and syringes, and what appeared to be empty glass vials. B. Cleaning and chemical products, including: one box of Finish dishwasher pods; one small bottle of Berkeley Johnson blue dishwashing soap; one large bottle of Lysol Clean and Fresh; one spray bottle of Clorox multi-surface cleaner with bleach; one bottle of Soft Scrub cleaner with bleach; one bottle of Cascade dishwashing soap; and one spray bottle of OdoBan Pet Oxy Stain Remover.
  2. Photo evidence taken.
Plan of correction
Administrator has retrained direct facility direct care staff & managers that cleaning supplies shall be kept locked up. Administrator provided an appropriate lock to ensure the bathroom cabinet where they were stored will be kept locked. Facility manager and administrator will do spot checks to ensure locks where cleaning supplies are kept are in working or and report to the management team if new locks are needed or need to be replaced.
May 8, 2025Inspection4 violations
Inspection dates
05/08/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS63.2 Facilities and Programs22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 The Sworn Statement or Affirmation22VAC40-90 The Criminal History Record Report
Comments
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: 05/09/2025, 8:20 a.m. to 12:00 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: 8 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:2 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: Breakfast and exercise Additional Comments/Discussion: none 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 Jacquelyn Kabiri, Licensing Inspector at (703) 397-3017 or by email at Jacquelyn.Kabiri@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-870-E
Based on observations, the facility failed to keep all furnishings, fixtures, and equipment clean and in good repair and condition.
Evidence
  1. Resident 2’s bedroom window screen is torn.
  2. Resident 3’s bedroom window had paper towels pushed against the windowsill, to keep the water out.
  3. Resident 4’s window had broken blinds.
  4. The living room wall had two areas where the drywall was chipped and scrapped behind the recliner chairs.
  5. Photo evidence taken.
Plan of correction
Facility has arranged with a handyman to do the following: a. Fix or replace any torn or missing screens from windows (completed 5/20/25) b. Repair leaking windowsill (completed 5/20/25) c. Replace broken blinds d. Repair chipped/scraped drywall in living room Facility Manager & administrator will do spot checks and report any item needing to be repaired to the management team.
22VAC40-73-530-B
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure doors leading to the outside not be locked from the inside or secured from the inside in any manner that amounts to a lock.
Evidence
  1. On 05/09/2025, LI observed the front door was equipped with multiple locking mechanisms, including: a. One lock that secures into the top of the door frame. b. One lock that secures into the floor. c. One thumbturn lock.
  2. During the inspection, the kitchen (emergency exit) door also had a thumbturn deadbolt and a lock on the doorknob.
  3. Staff 1 confirmed the thumbturn deadbolt on the kitchen door was not locked during the inspection.
  4. Photo evidence taken.
Plan of correction
Locks & deadbolts will be taken off of all doors leading to the outside and shall not be locked from the inside. Staff has been retrained about the locks on all outgoing doors on 5/10/25 & 5/23/25
22VAC40-73-860-D
Based on observations, the facility failed to have an operable window effectively screened.
Evidence
  1. During the onsite inspection with staff 1, it was observed that windows in residents 1, 2, and 4’s rooms were not screened.
  2. Photo evidence taken.
Plan of correction
Facility has arranged with a handyman to do the following: a. Fix or replace any torn or missing screens from windows (completed 5/20/25) b. Repair leaking windowsill (completed 5/20/25)
22VAC40-73-860-I
Based on observations, the facility failed to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials were stored in a locked area.
Evidence
  1. The third level bathroom shower had two disposable razors in the shower caddy. The vanity cabinets had one pink disposable razor, and one clear plastic bowl, containing power laundry detergent.
  2. The bathroom countertop had a basket containing face and hair products and two, 16 oz bottles of mouthwash.
  3. Photo evidence taken.
Plan of correction
Administrator has retrained direct facility direct care staff & managers that cleaning supplies shall be kept locked up. Administrator provided an appropriate lock to ensure the bathroom cabinet where they were stored will be kept locked. Facility manager and administrator will do spot checks to ensure locks where cleaning supplies are kept are in working or and report to the management team if new locks are needed or need to be replaced.
February 9, 2023Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
02/09/2023
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSARTICLE 1 – SUBJECTIVITY32.1 REPORTED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS63.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS63.2 PROTECTION OF ADULTS AND REPORTING63.2 LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES63.2 FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS22VAC40-90 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE
Comments
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: LI entered the facility at 8:44 am on 2/9/2023 and exited at 10:30 am on 2/9/2023. 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: 8 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 plus 2 discharged residents Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 0 Observations by licensing inspector: LI observed residents engaging in activities.LI observed medication administration. 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 Jamie Eddy, Licensing Inspector at (703) 479-5247 or by email at jamie.eddy@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
✅
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
September 9, 2021Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
09/09/2021,09/13/2021
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION, AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDING AND GROUNDS22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTSArticle 1Subjectivity32.1 Reported by persons other than physicians63.2 General Provisions63.2 Protection of adults and reporting63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures63.2 Facilities and Programs22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 The Sworn Statement or Affirmation22VAC40-90 The Criminal History Record Report22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE
Comments
A monitoring inspection was started on 9/9/21 and concluded on 9/13/21 with the inspection findings being reviewed. Today's census was 7. Facilities fire and health inspections are current and activities are varied to meet different level of care needs. Reviewed two staff records and two residents’ records including MARs and medication. Other sources of documentation were also reviewed. No violations were found and exit interview conducted. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please contact Tammy Pruitt at tammy.pruitt@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
✅
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.