8
Inspections
On record
3
With violations
Visits that cited something
5
Clean visits
Nothing cited
8
Violations cited
Individual findings
8
Standards cited
Distinct rules
2
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint

Yama Services #2 was inspected 8 times between April 11, 2022 and November 10, 2025 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 3 of those visits ended with violations cited and 5 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 8 violations under 8 distinct standards. 2 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.

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

Provider Information

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
License type
One Year
License expires
10/11/2026
Administrator
Bill Okyere
Licensing inspector
Yvonne Randolph
Inspector phone
(804) 441-1180
Approved for
Assisted Living · Non-Ambulatory

Inspection History

8

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

November 10, 2025Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
11/10/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS
Comments
Type of inspection: Complaint. Date the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 11/10/25 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 11/3/25 regarding allegations in the areas of: Administration and Administrative Services, Personnel, Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 7 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations of non-compliance with standards 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 Yvonne Randolph, Licensing Inspector at (804) 441-1180 or by email at yvonne.randolph@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
September 14, 2025Inspection1 violation
Inspection dates
09/14/2025
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 PREPAREDNESS
Comments
Type of inspection: Renewal Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 9/12/25, 10:30 am to 11:45 am 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: 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: Medication storage and administration, physical plant, staff/resident interactions, file documentation, postings An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and a violation was 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 will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standards 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 Yvonne Randolph, Licensing Inspector at (804) 441-1180 or by email at yvonne.randolph@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-250-C
Based on documentation review, the facility did not ensure that a staff record include an original criminal background check that meets the requirements specified in the Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Centers (22VA40-90).
Evidence
  1. A background check from the Virginia Department of State Police was not included in the file of staff # 2.
Plan of correction
Current form to be included in resident files.
January 17, 2025Complaint survey6 violations
Inspection dates
01/17/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 BUILDINGS AND GROUND
Comments
Type of inspection: Complaint Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 1/17/24, 10 am to 2:30 pm The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was emailed to the facility for each date of the inspection. A complaint was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on January 8, 2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Staffing and Supervision, Personnel, Building and Grounds, Resident Care and Related Services, Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions, Administration and Administrative Services. 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: 1 Number of staff records reviewed: 2 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: resident rooms, resident hygiene and grooming, file documentation, resident/staff interaction, facility cleanliness, bed linens, required postings, lunch meal, activities, medication storage and staff/resident file documentation Comments: The licensing inspector reviewed hospice agency notes, admission photos, text messages for 3 years An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported some, but not all of the allegations; areas of non-compliance with standards or law were: Resident Accommodations and Related provisions, Resident Care and Related Services and Personnel A violation notice was issued, any violation 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 violations 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 Yvonne Randolph, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-7454 or by email at yvonne.randolph@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-680-D
Based on file reviews and interview, the facility did not ensure that medication shall be administered in accordance with the physician’s instructions.
Evidence
  1. Physician instructions dated 7/9/24 stated morphine .25 milliliter oral every 2 hours PRN.
  2. The registered medication aide (staff # 4) reported and documented on the medication administration record administering morphine at 8 am and 12 noon on 8/4/24.
  3. The administration of scheduled 10 am morphine was not documented on the medication administration record nor reported as administered by staff # 4 per physician instructions on 8-4-24
Plan of correction
The medication was every two hours as needed. Resident did not need 10 am. We will make sure all administration of medications are documented accurately.
22VAC40-73-780-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that bed linens shall be changed at least every seven days and more often if needed
Evidence
  1. The licensee/administrator stated during an interview on 1/17/25 that bed linens are changed every two weeks and as needed.
Plan of correction
The facility will ensure linens are changed appropriately.
22VAC40-73-460-H
Based on a documentation review and photos, the facility did not ensure that personal assistance and care are provided to each resident as necessary so that the needs of the resident are met, including care with (1) activities of daily living (bathing at least twice a week, but more often if needed or desired), (2) hygiene and grooming (skin care at least twice daily for those with limited mobility)
Evidence
  1. Photos (# 2, # 3 and # 4) were forwarded to the licensing inspector and documented soil and debris under the finger nails and yeast accumulated inside the hands, on the bottom of the feet and between the toes and fingers of resident # 1.
Plan of correction
Resident # 1 was with the facility 3 years, 7 weeks under hospice care. Care was provided adequately. The evidence in photos show signs of someone about to pass away. We will ensure that all residents receive the optimum care.
22VAC40-73-260-A
Based on documentation review, the facility did not ensure that in each building, there shall be at least one staff person at all times who has current certification in first aid.
Evidence
  1. The staff schedule for July 2024 documented staff # 1 and # 2 as the only staff working in the building on multiple days. Certification in first aid was not found in the files for staff # 1 and # 2. The administrator was asked and was unable to provide documentation of certification.
Plan of correction
Both staff are no longer with YAMA Services. We have made sure at least one staff in the building will have first aid/CPR.
22VAC40-73-260-B
Based on documentation review, the facility did not ensure that there shall be at least one staff person in each building at all times who has current certification in CPR.
Evidence
  1. The staff schedule for July 2024 documented staff # 1 and # 2 as the only staff working in the building on multiple days. Certification in CPR was not found in the files for staff # 1 and # 2. The administrator was asked and was unable to provide documentation of certification.
Plan of correction
Both staff are no longer with YAMA Services. We have made sure at least one staff in the building will have first aid/CPR.
22VAC40-73-660-A-1
Based on a photo and interviews, the facility did not ensure that the storage area for medications shall be locked.
Evidence
  1. Agency staff # 1 and a family member reported during interviews that medication (morphine) for resident # 1 was left unsecured in a box at the facility.
  2. A photo (# 1) of the unsecured medication, taken on 8/2/24 by the family member, was sent to the licensing inspector.
Plan of correction
All medications are locked in a storage area. This has been communicated to MT, RN.
December 6, 2024Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
12/06/2024
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 PREPAREDNESS
Technical assistance
Documentation of DNR
Comments
Type of inspection: Mandated Monitoring Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 12/6/24, 10:30 a 11:30 a 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: 5 Number of resident records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed: 2 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: file documentation, medication administration An exit meeting was 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 Yvonne Randolph, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-7454 or by email at yvonne.randolph@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
September 18, 2023Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
09/18/2023,09/25/2023
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 PREPAREDNESS
Comments
Type of inspection: Renewal Unannounced Mandated. Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 9/18/23 11:00 a to 12:30 a and 9/25/23 12;45 to 1:30 pm 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 Number of staff records reviewed: 2 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch meal, activity, resident staff interaction, medication storage and administration An exit meeting was 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 (name), Licensing Inspector at 804-662-7454 or y email at yvonne.randolph@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
August 22, 2022Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
08/22/2022,08/24/2022
Areas reviewed
Part I General ProvisionsPart II Administration And Administrative ServicesPart III PersonnelPart IV Staffing And SupervisionPart V Admission, Retention And Discharge Of ResidentsPart VI Resident Care and Related ServicesPart VII Resident Accommodations And Related ServicesPart VIII Building And GroundsPart IX Emergency Preparedness
Comments
Type of inspection: Renewal Date of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 8/22/22, 2 -3 pm 8/24/22 8-9:30 am Number of residents present at the time of inspection: 7 Number of resident records reviewed: 2 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Observations by licensing inspector: Medication Storage/administration, Postings, Infection Control Additional Comments/Discussion: A renewal inspection was completed on 8/22/2022 and 8/24/2022 The evidence gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standard or law. 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. An exit meeting was conducted to review the inspection findings. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Yvonne Randolph, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-7454 or by email at yvonne.randolph@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
June 7, 2022Inspection1 violation
Inspection dates
06/07/2022,06/21/2022
Areas reviewed
Part I General ProvisionsPart II Administration And Administrative ServicesPart III PersonnelPart IV Staffing And SupervisionPart V Admission, Retention And Discharge Of ResidentsPart VI Resident Care and Related ServicesPart VII Resident Accommodations And Related ServicesPart VIII Building And GroundsPart IX Emergency PreparednessPart X Additional Requirements For Facilities That Care For Adults With Serious Cognitive Impairments
Comments
A 60 day mandated monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/7/2022 and concluded on 6/21/2022. The administrator was on site and reported 7residents in care on the day of the inspection. The inspector inspected the building for compliance, interviewed two residents and reviewed two (2) resident files, one (1) new staff file, medication storage and administration, required postings, infection control protocols. The inspector shared the results of the inspection with the administrator on 6/21/2022, where findings were reviewed and an opportunity was given for questions, as well as for providing any additional information or documentation. The information gathered during the inspection determined one non-compliance with applicable standards or law, the violation is documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. A 60 day mandated monitoring inspection was initiated on 6/7/2022 and completed on 6/21/2022.
Violations
22VAC40-73-320-A
Based on a review of two resident files, physical examinations were not completed within 30 days prior to admission.
Evidence
  1. The facility was licensed effective 4/12/2022, the physical examinations for residents # 1 and # 2 were completed 6/17/2022.
Plan of correction
Going forward, the administrator or designee will ensure that all physical examinations are secured within 30 days prior to admission.
April 11, 2022Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
04/11/2022
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Comments
An initial inspection was completed on 4/11/2022. The applicant was on-site during the inspection. The inside and outside of the facility along with required postings, furnishings, etc. Policies and procedures were reviewed prior to the inspection. The licensed capacity will be eight residents based on room measurements, the current regulations for square footage of resident bedrooms and the Building Evaluation completed by the local authority. An exit interview was conducted with applicant on the date of inspection, where findings were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.