9
Inspections
On record
3
With violations
Visits that cited something
6
Clean visits
Nothing cited
4
Violations cited
Individual findings
4
Standards cited
Distinct rules
3
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint

Spring Oak Louisa was inspected 9 times between December 20, 2022 and May 2, 2025 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 3 of those visits ended with violations cited and 6 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 4 violations under 4 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. 8 of these 9 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

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
License type
Two Year
License expires
06/29/2027
Administrator
Terra Brown
Licensing inspector
Coy Stevenson
Inspector phone
(804) 972-4700
Approved for
Assisted Living

Inspection History

9

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

May 2, 2025Inspection1 violation
Inspection dates
05/02/2025
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 PREPAREDNESS63.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS63.2 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: Renewal Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: An on-site inspection of the facility occurred on May 02, 2025 between approximately 10:00 AM – 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: 18 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 staff: 2 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 Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
22VAC40-73-700-1
The facility did not ensure that when oxygen therapy is provided, a valid physician's or other prescriber's order shall be maintained in the resident’s record.
Evidence
  1. A review of Resident #1’s file noted the resident required oxygen therapy.
  2. The door to Resident #1’s file noted the resident was on oxygen.
  3. A review of Resident #1’s record did not contain a valid physician's or other prescriber's order for the use of oxygen.
Plan of correction
Facility obtained oxygen therapy order 5/2/25 by hospice provider. Written orders will be maintained in the resident’s record.
November 19, 2024Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
Nov. 19, 2024
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-80 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
Comments
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: The licensing inspector was on-site on 11/19/24. 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 10/11/24, regarding allegations in the area(s) of: a resident of the facility was inappropriately discharged from the facility. An interview was conducted with the facility resident care coordinator and a review of the discharge notification issued to resident #1 was reviewed. An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation(s) of non-compliance with standard(s) 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 Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov.
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
June 3, 2024Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
06/03/2024
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 PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS63.2 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
Technical assistance
This LI recommended that the facility insert some type of separation page noting documents with the previous owner’s documentation (letterhead, trademark, etc…) and that with the current/new owners documentation (applications, orientation training documentation, etc…)
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: The inspection was initiated on June 03, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM. The inspection was concluded at approximately 12:45 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: The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Six Number of staff records reviewed: Three Number of interviews conducted with residents: One Number of interviews conducted with staff: Two Observations by licensing inspector: The licensing inspector observed resident interactions with staff and amongst themselves; resident bedrooms; communal dining area; resident’s eating lunch; and observations of the communal areas accessible to residents. Additional Comments/Discussion: A new executive director has been hired and is scheduled to take over operations of the facility on June 11, 2024. 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 Coy Stevenson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 972-4700 or by email at coy.stevenson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
October 23, 2023Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
10/23/2023
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: 10/23/2024, 10:41 – 11:15am The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A self-reported incident was received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 8/30/2023 regarding allegations in the area of Resident Care and Related Services. Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 22 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the self-report of non-compliance with standard(s) 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 Alex Poulter, Licensing Inspector at (804)662-9771 or by email at alex.poulter@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
October 23, 2023Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
10/23/2023
Technical assistance
Notification to DSS if there is any change to renovations/etc.
Comments
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 10-23-2023, 10-10:40am 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 September 7, 2023 regarding allegations in the areas of: Personnel and Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 22 An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) 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 Alex Poulter, Licensing Inspector at (804)662-9771 or by email at alex.poulter@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
July 13, 2023Inspection2 violations
Inspection dates
07/13/2023
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES
Technical assistance
Time code or duration of one activity not documented, and Family Visitation window cannot count toward total activity hours (sufficient hours without it)
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: 7-13-2023, 10:11a.m. – 1:07p.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: 23 Number of resident records reviewed: 7 Number of staff records reviewed: 3 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 Alexandra Poulter, Licensing Inspector at (804)662-9771 or by email at alex.poulter@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-320-A
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the physical examination contained a description of the person’s reaction to known allergies.
Evidence
  1. Resident #1’s physical examination dated 11-15-2022 documented codeine as an allergy, but no description of reaction to the allergy.
  2. Staff #1 acknowledged the allergy reaction was not described on the physical examination for Resident #1.
Plan of correction
ED/DON when reviewing the initial history and physical paperwork will ensure that any allergies have reactions documented on the paperwork from the PCP, to ensure resident safety.
22VAC40-73-450-F
Based on record review and interview with staff, the facility failed to ensure individualized service plans (ISPs) were reviewed and updated at least once every 12 months and as needed for a significant change of a resident’s condition.
Evidence
  1. Resident #3’s Observation notes dated 6-07-2023 documented that Resident #3 had a fall on 6-06-2023. Per the notes, “Resident [#3] was taken to the hospital yesterday for a fall. Returned last night and discharge papers say she has a fracture in her right hip…”
  2. Resident #3’s ISP dated 6-01-2023 did not reflect changes following the fall, including any interventions or changes in care. Per Resident #3’s healthcare notes by the resident’s primary care provider, “Discussed fall risk and safety precautions with patient and staff.”
  3. No changes were updated on Resident #3’s ISP despite the resident’s recent fall in June 2023.
Plan of correction
ED/DON will ensure that all ISP’s are updated as needed, Interventions will be updated as needed on the care plans to reflect the needs of each individual resident to ensure that the correct care is being followed per PCP recommendations.
June 7, 2023Inspection1 violation
Inspection dates
06/07/2023
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL
Technical assistance
Specifics on weather conditions of fire drills Dates on Healthcare Oversight
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: 6-07-2023, 10:20 – 11:45 a.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: 24 Additional Comments/Discussion: This was a conditional license monitoring inspection during the conditional license period. 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 Alex Poulter, Licensing Inspector at (804)662-9771 or by email at alex.poulter@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-250-C
Based on record review and interview with staff, the facility failed to ensure each staff person submitted the results of a risk assessment documenting that the individual is free of tuberculosis (TB) in a communicable form.
Evidence
  1. Staff #2 was hired 12-30-2022. The TB assessment on file was dated 4-27-2022 as of the date of inspection on 6-07-2023.
  2. Staff #1 confirmed during interview a newer TB assessment had not been obtained for Staff #2.
Plan of correction
ED will ensure for new hires the TB documentation will be in the employee file
June 7, 2023Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
06/07/2023
Comments
Type of inspection: Complaint Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 6/7/2023, 11:46 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 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 5-31-2023 regarding allegations in the areas of: Admission, Retention, and Discharge of Residents; Resident Care and Related Services An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standard(s) 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 Alex Poulter, Licensing Inspector at (804)662-9771 or by email at alex.poulter@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
December 20, 2022Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
12/20/2022; 12/28/2022
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 PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTSARTICLE 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 LICENSE22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS22VAC40-80 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS
Technical assistance
1) Technical assistance provided during the December 28, 2022, initial inspection, concerning the following: Buildings/ Grounds and Personnel in regards to standards: 870 A and 260 A/260 C.
Comments
Type of inspection: Initial Date(s) of inspection: 12/ 20/2022 and 12/28/2022 Time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 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: Twenty-two- (22) The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: Six- (6) Number of staff records reviewed: Five- (5) Number of interviews conducted with residents: Interviews were conducted during medication pass observation and the building tours. Number of interviews conducted with staff: Three- (3) Observations by licensing inspector: Buildings/Grounds, medication administration observation, resident direct care services, 96-hour emergency foods and record reviews. Additional Comments/Discussion: The first initial inspection was attempted on December 20, 2022, but the inspection was rescheduled due to the facility’s quarantine status. Upon the facility’s reduction of COVID-19 cases another initial inspection was scheduled for December 28, 2022. Technical assistance provided during the December 28, 2022, initial inspection, concerning the following: Buildings/ Grounds and Personnel. 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 should the facility be issued a license to operate. 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 a licensed facility. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Vashti Colson, Licensing Inspector at (804) 662-9432 or by email at Vashti.Colson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.