Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg was inspected 20 times between January 22, 2021 and June 12, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 11 of those visits ended with violations cited and 9 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 55 violations under 38 distinct standards. 7 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. 18 of these 20 are still on the state's site; the other 2 have since dropped off it and are reproduced from Assisted Living Magazine's archive of the original VDSS reports.
Provider Information
Inspection History
20Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.
June 12, 2026Inspection
- The ISPs for Residents #2, #3, and #4 do not document the date the residents’ needs were identified or the expected outcome dates of the needs.
- Resident #2’s ISP (dated 8/12/2025) indicates staff is to provide supervision with transfers, the resident’s UAI (dated 7/28/2025 and 5/6/2026) indicates the resident requires mechanical and physical assistance.
- Resident #2’s ISP (dated 8/12/2025) does not indicate the resident is incontinent of bowel, the resident’s UAI (dated 7/28/2025 and 5/6/2026) indicates the resident is incontinent of bowel weekly or more.
- Resident #3’s ISP (dated 5/22/2026) indicates the resident is independent in the area of bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring and walking is not documented. The UAI (dated 4/10/2026) indicates the resident requires supervision with bathing, and mechanical help with dressing, toileting, transferring and walking.
- The Licensing Inspector obtained copies of all ISPs during the inspection.
- The TB assessments for staff #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #36, #27, #28, #29, and #30 were not completed by the assessor whose signature appeared on the assessment form.
- TB assessments for staff #12, # 20, 21, #22, #23, #7, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, and #30 were not completed as indicated on the forms (signatures, dates, credentials in appropriate areas).
- Staff #2 and Staff #3 acknowledged the individuals whose signatures were on the TB assessment forms did not complete the assessments for the staff members.
- The Licensing Inspector obtained photographic evidence of the TB assessment forms during the inspection.
- The June 2026 MAR did not document a diagnosis, condition, or specific indications for administering the following medications: Resident #8: acetaminophen 500 mg, Ensure Plus Vanilla, Glycopyrrol 1 mg, risperidone 0350mg; Resident #7: Acetaminophen 325 mg, buspirone 5 mg, vitamin c 250 mg; Resident #1: Buspirone 10 mg, gabapentin 300 mg, and levothyroxine 50 mcg;
- There was no documentation on the effectiveness of as needed medication for: Resident #1 (tramadol 50 mg on 6/7/2026)
- The Licensing Inspector obtained copies of the residents MARs during the inspection.
- The record for Resident #4 did not contain a UAI.
- Staff #2 acknowledged there was no UAI in the file for the Licensing Inspector to review at the time of the inspection.
- d by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it; 10. A statement that the individual does not have any of the conditions or care needs prohibited by 22VAC40-73-310 H; 11. A statement that specifies whether the individual is considered to be ambulatory or non-ambulatory as defined in this chapter; 12. A statement that specifies whether the individual is or is not capable of self- administering medication; and 13. The signature of the examining physician or his designee. Evidence:
- The record for Resident # 2 (admit date: 8/6/2025) contained a physical dated 8/1/2025, that did not indicate if the resident is capable of managing their own medication and the significant medical history portion of the form was blank.
- The physical for Resident #4 did not indicate if the resident is capable of managing their own medication.
- Photographic evidence of the physicals was obtained during the inspection.
- The Assessment of Serious Cognitive Impairment for Resident #1 did not include assessment documentation of the resident’s speech and language. This section on the assessment form is blank.
- Photographic evidence of the assessment form obtained during the inspection.
- The record for Staff #6 (hire date 12/10/2025) did not contain a current first aid certification.
- Staff # 3 acknowledged there was no first aid certification documentation for the Licensing Inspector to review.
- The June 2026 MAR for Resident #8 did not document the resident received the prescribed Risperidone 0.5 mg on 6/1/2026 and the prescribed acetaminophen 500 mg, Ensure plus vanilla, glycopyrrol 1 mg, and preservision areds 2 capsule on 6/2/2026.
- The Licensing Inspector obtained a copy of the MAR during the inspection.
August 21, 2025Inspection
August 21, 2025Inspection
August 21, 2025Inspection
August 21, 2025Inspection
June 16, 2025Inspection
- The facility provided an Incident Report on 1/8/2025, acknowledging that Resident #1 who resides in the second floor safe, secure, unit, was able to exit the unit, into the stairwell, and go down to the first floor. The Resident’s observation notes stated the staff was alerted by the fire alarm in the hall 1 stair well where the resident was found. Staff members on the first floor discovered the resident and assisted her back to the safe, secure unit.
- The facility provided an Incident Record on 1/13/2025, acknowledging that Resident #2 who resides in the safe, secure, unit was able to exit the unit and was found in the elevator.
- The facility provided an Incident Report on 5/16/2025, acknowledging that Resident # 4 was able to exit the safe, secure unit. The resident’s observation notes stated the resident was located near the elevators.
- The facility provided an Incident Report on 5/22/2025, acknowledging that Resident # 5 was able to exit the safe, secure unit. The resident’s observation notes stated the resident was able to exit from the memory care kitchen location. The resident’s ISP identified wandering as a behavior pattern effective 2/13/2024, and staff is to redirect her to her room, an activity, or to her memory box during periods of disorientation.
- The facility provided an Incident Report on 5/30/2025, acknowledging that Resident # 3 was able to exit the safe, secure, unit.
- The observation notes for Resident #1 document instances of wandering. The resident’s most recent UAI dated 7/1/2024, has not been updated to reflect the changes.
- The observation notes for Resident #3 document instances of wandering and disorientation. The resident’s most recent UAI dated 11/21/2024, has not been updated to reflect the changes.
June 12, 2025Inspection
- Resident #1 was prescribed Omeprazole 40 mg to be administered 30 minutes before other medication or food.
- Staff # 2 administered Omeprazole with along with Amlodipine 5mg, Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg, Metoprol Tar 50 mg, Primidone 50 mg, Sertraline 50 mg, Vitamin D3 50 mcg, and Xarelto 15 mg. All of these medications were administered after the resident ate breakfast.
- Staff # 2 acknowledged the medication was not administered as prescribed.
- Resident # 2 was prescribed Lorazepam 0.5 mg. There was no diagnosis, indication or specific indication for administering the drug or supplement on the June 2025 MAR for the medication.
- Resident # 3 was prescribed Stool Softnr 8.6-50 mg, Tramadol HCL 50 mg. There was no diagnosis, indication or specific indication for administering the drug or supplement on the June 2025 MAR for the medications.
- Resident # 7 was prescribed Acetaminophe 325 mg. There was no diagnosis, indication or specific indication for administering the drug or supplement on the June 2025 MAR for the medication.
- The ISP for Resident # 4 did not list the dates the needs were identified.
- Resident # 4’s ISP dated 4/27/25 did not list the mechanical assistance the resident requires for bathing, dressing and toileting per the resident’s UAI dated 3/31/25.
- Resident # 5 has a private sitter. Sitter services are not outlined on the resident’s ISP.
- The ISP (dated 4/27/25) for Resident # 3 did not contain a resident or POA signature.
- The ISP (dated 3/23/25) for Resident # 6 did not contain a resident or POA signature.
February 25, 2025Complaint survey
- Resident #1’s medication administration record document the resident was prescribed Bupropion XL 150 mg for depression, Buspirone 5 mg for anxiety, and Quetiapine 50 mg for anxiety. There were no psychotropic treatment plans in the resident’s file for those medications.
- The Division received a report that a former employee witnessed Staff #3 flicking Resident #1 on the nose. Resident #1 resides in the memory care unit. The former employee notified the facility of the incident.
- The facility suspended Staff #2 and conducted an internal investigation. Based upon the facility conducted investigation, interviews and statements obtained, Staff #2 was terminated.
- A review of the Narcotic Shift Count Sheet for months of January 2025 through February 2025 documented staff failed to ensure counts of all controlled substances occurred between oncoming staff and off going staff.
- Resident #1 had documented falls on 2/5/2025, 1/15/2025, 9/7/2024, 9/5/2024 and 8/31/2024. There were no corresponding fall risk assessments in the resident file for the listed falls.
February 25, 2025Complaint survey
February 25, 2025Complaint survey
- Staff # 4 stated the residents on the memory care unit were not able to use the call bell due to their cognitive decline. The Licensing Inspector asked if the staff conducted rounds. Staff #4 stated yes rounds were being conducted. The Licensing Inspector asked if the rounds were being documented and Staff #4 stated no, rounds were not documented.
- During the on-site inspection with Staff # 2 the Licensing Inspector (LI) conducted a test of the facility’s call bell system on random rooms on the memory care and assistant living areas of the facility. While on the memory care unit, LI activated the call bell at 11:24 am in the bathroom of room #217. The call bell lit up. The LI waited until 11:30 am and there was no staff response. The LI then activated the call bell in the bathroom of room 209. The light on the call bell did not light up. The LI inquired if the boxes were supposed to light up. Staff #4 stated she did not know. The LI inquired as to where the audible alert sounds, that alerts the staff that the call bell has been activated. Staff # 4 stated the call bell alert is located downstairs at the nurse’s station which is staffed 24 hours a day. The staff at the nurse’s station then radios the staff in the memory care unit that the call bell has been activated. The LI attempted to activate the call bell in the bathroom of room # 206. The call bell in the resident’s bathroom did not light up. At no point did a staff member respond to any of the call bells. The LI went downstairs and was joined by the Staff # 3. The LI asked to see view the nurse’s station where the call bell system was located. The nurse’s station was vacant. The LI asked Staff # 3 how the staff members in the Memory Care Unit were alerted when a resident on the memory care unit pulled the call bell. Staff # 3 stated none of the residents in the memory care unit were able to use the system, so the system was deactivated. The LI informed Staff # 3 that one of the call boxes in the memory care unit lit up. Staff # 3 did not have an explanation and again stated to their knowledge the system was deactivated in the memory care unit. LI asked if staff on the memory care unit were documenting their rounds and was told the staff were not. The LI inspected the call bell in resident room #133 in the assistant living area of the building with the Staff #3. The LI pulled the call bell in the bathroom and the call bell light did not light up. The LI then pulled the call bell by the resident’s bed. The call bell box did not light up. The LI requested to go back to the nurse’s station to review the computer system which logs when the call system was activated. Out of the 4 call bells pulled by the LI only 1 call bell registered as being activated, which was room #214 (bathroom).