6
Inspections
On record
1
With violations
Visits that cited something
5
Clean visits
Nothing cited
4
Violations cited
Individual findings
4
Standards cited
Distinct rules
3
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint

Acclaim at East Beach was inspected 6 times between January 21, 2025 and September 8, 2025 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 1 of those visits ended with violations cited and 5 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.

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

Provider Information

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
License type
One Year
License expires
07/31/2026
Administrator
Damian Polewczak
Licensing inspector
Lanesha Allen
Inspector phone
757-715-1499
Approved for
Non-Ambulatory · Assisted Living · Special Care Unit

Inspection History

6

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

September 8, 2025Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
09/08/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-80 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: 9/8/2025 from 2:25 pm until 3 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. A Complaint were received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 8/20/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services. Number of participants present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 23 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of participant records reviewed:1 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with participants:1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: Activity observed in Memory Care. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 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 Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
June 17, 2025Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
06/17/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES
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: 6/17/2025 from 10:44 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 participants present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 10 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of participant records reviewed:0 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with participants:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector:1 The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Additional Comments/Discussion: The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations 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 Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
May 29, 2025Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
05/29/2025
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 PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS22VAC40-90 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS
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: 5/29/2025 from 10:00 am to 13:45 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of participants 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 participant records reviewed:2 Number of staff records reviewed:2 Number of interviews conducted with participants:2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 4 Observations by licensing inspector: Lunch and an activity were observed. A medication pass observation was completed for three residents. The following was reviewed: resident and staff records, emergency preparedness drills, resident fire and resident emergency drills, medication carts, fire inspection report, health inspection report, and a staffing schedule. The 1ater temperature was measured. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Additional Comments/Discussion: The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegations 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 Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
May 12, 2025Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
05/12/2025, 06/17/2025, 07/02/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-80 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
Technical assistance
22VAC40-73-540
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: 5/12/25 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am, on 6/17/25 from 10:44 am until 11:45 am, and on 7/2/2025 from 14:00 pm to 14:45 pm. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Complaints were received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 4/16/2025, 4/23/2025, 5/27/2025, and 6/3/2025 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services Number of participants present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 23 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of participant records reviewed:1 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with participants:1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector:3 Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 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 Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
April 1, 2025Inspection4 violations
Inspection dates
04/01/2025
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 PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-90 BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES22VAC40-90 THE SWORN STATEMENT OR AFFIRMATION22VAC40-90 THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD REPORT22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS
Technical assistance
22VAC40-73-450 22VAC40-73-610
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: 4/1/2025 from 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm and 4/8/2025 from 7:00 am to 7:30 am. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of participants present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 10 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of participant records reviewed:2 Number of staff records reviewed:2 Number of interviews conducted with participants:2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector:1 The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Additional Comments/Discussion: The required postings, menu, and activity calendar were reviewed along with samples of the water temperature taken. Technical assistance provided in the areas Individualized service plans and Menus for meals and snacks. 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 Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-120-A
Based on record review, the facility did not ensure the orientation and training required in subsections B and C of this section shall occur within the first seven working days of employment.
Evidence
  1. The record for Staff #4 did not contain the orientation and training during inspection on 4/1/25.
  2. Staff #1 confirms the orientation and training were not present in the Resident’s record during inspection on 4/1/25.
Plan of correction
1. Staff 4 have received all required education and validation of this in their personnel records was validated April 1, 2025. 2. A review of staff records of those hired since February 2025 confirmed that the correct form is being used by the Human Resource department. 3. It has been confirmed by AL Administrator that the correct form that has all the initial training required is being completed and documented currently. 4. The AL Administrator and/or HR representative will conduct a bi-weekly review x 6 weeks of staff records to ensure compliance with this part of the standards. Any variances observed will be immediately corrected and staff re-educated. 5 The audit of staff records was completed April 3, 2025.
22VAC40-73-320-A
Based on the record review, the facility did not ensure that within the 30 days preceding admission, a person shall have a physical examination by an independent physician. The report of such examination shall be on file at the assisted living facility and shall contain the following: A statement that the individual does not have any of the conditions or care needs prohibited by 22VAC40-73-310 H;
Evidence
  1. The physical examination for Resident #1 (completed 02/03/2025) did not include if the resident has any of the conditions or care needs prohibited by 22VAC40-73-310 H.
  2. Staff #1 confirms page 2 of the ISP was not completed in the record during inspection on 4/1/25.
Plan of correction
22VAC40-73-320-A (Physical examination and report) 1. Resident 1’s H&P was reviewed on 04/02/2025. A supplemental assessment addressing 22VAC40-73-310 H was completed by the physician on-site on 04/02/2025. Documentation updated in the residents’ record by HWD 2. A review of H&P for all residents admitted from 2/18/2025 to 04/01/2025 was com audited by 04/05/2025. Nine (9) residents were identified with incomplete documentation regarding prohibited conditions under 22VAC40-73-310 H. Updated physicals or physician addendums were obtained for eight (8) residents as of 04/12/2025. The remaining update is pending and expected by 4/18/2025. 3. A Move in Documentation Checklist for Resident Clinical Chart was implemented on 04/06/2025. Move-In Coordinator, and nursing staff were retrained on 22VAC40-73-310 H and new procedures on 04/12/2025 by HWD 4. HWD and MCD will audit all new H&P forms monthly using the checklist. Results will be reviewed in monthly QAPI meetings by the Administrator and QAPI Committee. Issues will prompt immediate staff retraining and process review. Ongoing from: 04/08/2025 5. All corrective actions, including audits, staff training, checklist implementation, and policy updates, were completed by 04/12/2025. One outstanding physician addendum is pending and will be obtained no later than 04/18/2025. Monitoring and compliance tracking are ongoing through the facility’s QAPI process, with regular review of new admission physicals and documentation compliance.
22VAC40-73-550-G
Based on the record review, the facility did not ensure the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities shall be reviewed annually with each resident or his legal representative or responsible individual as stipulated in subsection H of this section and each staff person.
Evidence
  1. of this review shall be the resident's, his legal representative's or responsible individual's, or staff person's written acknowledgment of having been so informed, which shall include the date of the review and shall be filed in the resident's or staff person's record. Evidence:
  2. The record for Staff #4 did not contain the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities.
  3. Staff #1 confirms the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities were not present in the staff’s record during inspection on 4/1/25.
Plan of correction
22VAC40-73-550-G (Resident Rights) 1. Staff 4 have received all required education to include resident rights and validation of this in their personnel records was validated April 1, 2025. 2. A review of staff records of those hired since February 2025 confirmed that the correct form is being used by the Human Resource department. 3. It has been confirmed by AL Administrator that the correct form that has all the initial training required is being completed and documented currently. 4. The AL Administrator and/or HR representative will conduct a bi-weekly review x 6 weeks of staff records to ensure compliance with this part of the standards. Any variances observed will be immediately corrected and staff re-educated. 5 The audit of staff records was completed April 3, 2025.
22VAC40-73-250-A
Based on the record review, the facility did not ensure the personal and social data be maintained on staff and included in the staff record are as follows: An original criminal record report and a sworn disclosure statement.
Evidence
  1. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the criminal record check during inspection on 4/1/25.
  2. The record for Staff #4 did not contain the sworn disclosure during inspection on 4/1/25.
  3. Staff #1 confirms the criminal record report and a sworn disclosure statement were not present in the Staff’s record during inspection on 4/1/25.
Plan of correction
22VAC40-73-250-A (Staff Health Records and requirements) 1. Staff 3 did not have the required VA State Police criminal record check due to misinterpretation of license date. Staff #3 did have a criminal record check from the company’s background screening company. A VA State Police criminal record will be submitted in the next two weeks. Staff #4 have filled out required sworn statements and in their personal records. 2. A review of staff records of those hired since the opening of the Assisted Living Facility confirmed that the processing of team members not having correct VA State Police criminal record and sworn statement were processed. 3. It has been confirmed by AL Administrator that the correct criminal background check form is used and the correct Sworn Statement that has all the initial training required is being completed and documented currently. 4. The AL Administrator and/or HR representative will conduct a bi-weekly review x 6 weeks of staff records to ensure compliance with this part of the standards. Any variances observed will be immediately corrected and staff re-educated. 5 The audit of staff records was completed April 3, 2025.
January 21, 2025Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
01/21/2025
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-61 GENERAL PROVISIONS22VAC40-61 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES22VAC40-61 BUILDINGS AND GROUND22VAC40-61 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS
Technical assistance
22VAC40-73-860. General requirements 22VAC40-73-960. Fire and emergency evacuation plan 22VAC40-73-980. Emergency equipment and supplies 22VAC40-73-1040. Doors and windows
Comments
Type of inspection: Initial Date(s) of inspection and time the licensing inspector was on-site at the facility for each day of the inspection: 1/21/2025 from 9:30am to 11:10am. The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. Number of participants present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 0 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of participant records reviewed:0 Number of staff records reviewed:0 Number of interviews conducted with participants:0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 3 Observations by licensing inspector:1 The Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left at the facility for each date of the inspection. The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Additional Comments/Discussion: The first aid kits, required postings, menu, and activity calendar were reviewed along with samples of the water temperature taken. Technical assistance provided in the areas of General requirements, Fire and emergency evacuation plan, Emergency equipment and supplies, Doors and windows. 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 Lanesha Allen, Licensing Inspector at 757-715-1499 or by email at Lanesha.allen@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.