6
Inspections
On record
2
With violations
Visits that cited something
4
Clean visits
Nothing cited
5
Violations cited
Individual findings
5
Standards cited
Distinct rules
0
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint
Uptown Assisted Living was inspected 6 times between August 22, 2022 and May 19, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 2 of those visits ended with violations cited and 4 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 5 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
Three Year
License expires
02/20/2027
Administrator
Jacinta Gomes
Licensing inspector
Sarah Pearson
Inspector phone
(540) 680-9469
Approved for
Assisted Living · Non-Ambulatory
Inspection History
6Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.
May 19, 2026Inspection
Inspection dates
05/19/2026
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 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 Building and Grounds22VAC40-73 Emergency Preparedness22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 Sworn Statement
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: 5/19/2026, 9:41am to 1:25pm
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: 3
Observations by licensing inspector: The LI observed residents participating in activity programs and eating meals.
Additional Comments/Discussion:
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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-970-A
Based facility record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure fire drill frequency and participation shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51).
Evidence
- During the inspection on 5/19/2026 the LI asked staff 3 for records of fire drills performed in the last year. Staff 3 provided the fire drills and the record indicated the fire drills were performed on the following dates and times: 6/10/2025 at 3:00pm, 7/2/2025 at 10:00am, 8/5/2025 at 3:00pm, 9/5/2025 at 10:00am, 10/8/2025 at 3:00pm, 11/10/2025 at 10:00am, 12/5/2025 at 2:00pm, 1/5/2026 at 10:00am, 2/10/2026 at 3:00pm, 3/4/2026 at 10:00am, 4/10/2026 at 3:00pm and on 5/10/2026 at 10:00am.
- Staff 3 confirmed there were three shifts and night shift fire drills were not completed.
Plan of correction
We recognize the importance of conducting fire drills for all shifts to ensure the safety and preparedness of all staff members. We have included night shift fire drills to the regular monthly drills.
December 16, 2024Inspection
Inspection dates
12/16/2024
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 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 PREPAREDNESS63.2- (18) 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 of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 12/16/2024 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 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: 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: 2
Observations by licensing inspector: Building and grounds and dining services.
Additional Comments/Discussion: N/A
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 Jeff Marnien, Licensing Inspector at (540) 571-0189 or by email at Jeffrey.marnien@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-1040-B
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure protective devices on bedroom windows of residents with serious cognitive impairments and on windows in common areas accessible to these residents to prevent the windows from being opened wide enough for a resident to crawl through.
Evidence
- During a facility tour on 12/16/2024, LI observed that the windows in a resident's room and a common area opened wide enough for a resident to climb through.
- Staff 1 and Staff 4 confirmed the window’s opened wide enough for a resident to climb through.
- Photo evidence #1
Plan of correction
Stoppers were installed on all windows. The Executive Director will make sure all windows remain in compliance.
22VAC40-73-325-B
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to conduct a fall risk assessment after a fall.
Evidence
- During record review on 12/16/2024, LI observed communication notes that resident 1 had fallen on 11/29/2024.
- LI requested the fall risk assessment for Resident 1 following their fall.
- Staff 1 confirmed that the fall risk assessment was not completed following the fall.
Plan of correction
A fall risk assessment form is being use and it is included in resident’s files after any falls. The Director Of Nursing will make assessments are completed
22VAC40-90-40-B
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure all employees of assisted living facilities had a criminal history record report obtained from the Department of State Police for 1 out of 2 employee records.
Evidence
- During staff record review on 12/16/2024, LI observed that staff 3 (hired, 5/30/2024) did not have a criminal history report in their record. 2.LI asked staff 1 if the criminal history report was located in the staff record. Staff 1 confirmed the criminal history report was not completed and documented in the staff record.
Plan of correction
The Criminal record was added to the employee file in question. The Executive director will make sure all employee file have the criminal record.
22VAC40-73-50-A
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide the disclosure statement on the form developed by the department.
Evidence
- During record review of resident 1 (admit, 12/10/2024) and resident 2 (admit, 2/2/2024) on 12/16/2024, the Licensing Inspector (LI) observed that the disclosure statement used by the facility was not on the department form. 2.Staff 1 confirmed the disclosure form used by the facility was not in compliance.
Plan of correction
We have downloaded the correct DSS disclosure form and updated all residents file with new form. Our administrator will be responsible for ensuring the new form is used
February 20, 2024Inspection
Inspection dates
02/20/2024
Areas reviewed
Administration and Administrative ServicesPersonnelStaffing and SupervisionAdmission, Retention and Discharge of ResidentsResident Care and Related ServicesBuildings and GroundsEmergency PreparednessMixed Population
Comments
Date of Inspection: February 20, 2024
Type of Inspection: Renewal Inspection
If you have any questions or email changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at laura.lunceford@dss.virginia.gov. If you need a copy of any of the DSS Model forms or to review any inspection or regulation, you can find the information on the internet: www.dss.virginia.gov.
Census 5 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 4 records (staff and residents), 6 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The Licensing Inspector observed the residents during activities with staff and meals. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the following at the time of inspection: dietician report, menus, activities calendar, healthcare oversight.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
January 30, 2023Inspection
Inspection dates
01/30/2023
Areas reviewed
Administration and Administrative ServicesPersonnelStaffing and SupervisionAdmission, Retention and Discharge of ResidentsResident Care and Related ServicesBuildings and GroundsEmergency PreparednessAdditional Requirements for Facilities that Care for Adults with Serious Cognitive ImpairmentMixed Population
Comments
Date of Inspection: January 30, 2023
Type of Inspection: Renewal Inspection
If you have any questions or email changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at laura.lunceford@dss.virginia.gov.
If you need a copy of any of the DSS Model forms or to review any inspection or regulation, you can find the information on the internet: www.dss.virginia.gov.
Census 5 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 2 resident records and 2 staff records, 3 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The Licensing Inspector observed the residents in their rooms. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the following during the inspection: pharmacy review, dietician report, Medication Administration Records and the nursing notes.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
December 6, 2022Inspection
Inspection dates
12/06/2022
Areas reviewed
Administrative and Administrative ServicesPersonnelStaffing and SupervisionAdmission, Retention and Discharge of ResidentsResident Care and Related ServicesBuildings and GroundsEmergency Preparedness
Comments
Date of Inspection: December 6, 2022
Type of Inspection: Monitoring Inspection
If you have any questions or email changes, please do not hesitate to contact me at laura.lunceford@dss.virginia.gov.
If you need a copy of any of the DSS Model forms or to review any inspection or regulation, you can find the information on the internet: www.dss.virginia.gov.
Census 4 Number of records reviewed and interviews conducted- 2 resident records and 2 staff records, 4 interviews. All facility self-reported incidents since the last inspection were reviewed on this date. The Licensing Inspector observed the residents during breakfast and individual activity time. The Licensing Inspector reviewed the following: Medication Administration Records, nursing notes and pharmacy review.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
August 22, 2022Inspection
Inspection dates
08/22/2022
Areas reviewed
General ProvisionsAdministration and Administrative ServicesPersonnelStaffing and SupervisionAdmission, Retention and Discharge of ResidentsResident Care and Related ServicesResident Accommodations and Related ProvisionsBuildings and GroundsEmergency PreparednessMixed Population
Comments
Licensing Inspector (LI) conducted an announced initial inspection on August 22, 2022. LI walked the physical plant, verified window and room measurements, reviewed policies and procedures and staff records and tested the call bell system. All inspections have been completed. Evacuation Posting will be updated. No violations cited today and exit interview held.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.