Virginia DSS · Assisted Living Facility

Poet's Walk of Warrenton

📍 33 Woodlands Way, Warrenton, VA, 20186

ID 52343One Year licenseActive
5
Inspections
On record
3
With violations
Visits that cited something
2
Clean visits
Nothing cited
7
Violations cited
Individual findings
7
Standards cited
Distinct rules
1
Complaint visits
Prompted by a complaint

Poet's Walk of Warrenton was inspected 5 times between August 6, 2025 and March 6, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 3 of those visits ended with violations cited and 2 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 7 violations under 7 distinct standards. 1 inspection was 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
02/12/2027
Administrator
Iroghama Egharevba
Licensing inspector
Sarah Pearson
Inspector phone
(540) 680-9469
Approved for
Assisted Living · Non-Ambulatory · Special Care Unit

Inspection History

5

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

March 6, 2026Complaint survey0 violations
Inspection dates
03/06/2026
Areas reviewed
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: 3/6/2026 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 2/11/2026 regarding allegations in the area(s) of: Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 52 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: NA Number of interviews conducted with residents: NA Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: NA Additional Comments/Discussion: An exit meeting will be conducted to review the inspection findings. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the (allegation(s)/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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
✅
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.
February 3, 2026Inspection2 violations
Inspection dates
02/03/2026
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 Preparedness22VAC40-73 Additional Requirements for Facilities that Care for Adults with Cognitive Impairments22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 Sworn Statement
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: 2/3/2026 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: 48 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 2 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: The LI observed residents participating in activity programs and eating lunch. 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
22VAC40-73-440-A
Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete the Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) completed prior to admission.
Evidence
  1. Resident 1 originally admitted 1/16/2023 and readmitted 6/30/2025 had a UAI on filed dated 1/13/2023. A new UAI should have been completed when resident 1 was readmitted. Staff 1 confirmed the UAI dated 1/13/2023 for resident 1 was the only UAI on file.
  2. Resident 3 admitted 2/28/2023 had a UAI on filed dated 4/13/2023. Staff 1 confirmed the UAI dated 4/13/2023 was the only UAI on file for resident 3.
Plan of correction
1. UAI updated by DON 2/3/2026 and all UAI reassessment to be completed annually and with any significant change. 2. UAI was updated 2/3/2026 by DON and all UAI reassessment will be completed annually and with any significant change.
22VAC40-73-1090-A
Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to prior to admission to a safe, secure environment, the resident shall been assessed by an independent clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the Commonwealth or by an independent physician as having a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia with an inability to recognize danger or protect his own safety and welfare.
Evidence
  1. Resident 4 admitted to a safe, secure environment on 4/30/2025 only had page 1 of the VDSS Model form titled Assessment of Serious Cognitive Impairment on file. The assessment did not include all required information in this subsection.
  2. Staff 1 confirmed he could not locate page 2 of the Serious Cognitive Impairment assessment for resident 4.
Plan of correction
1. All admission paperwork to be reviewed prior to admission to ensure completeness and all questions answered.
January 5, 2026Inspection3 violations
Inspection dates
01/05/2026
Areas reviewed
22VAC40- 73 Resident Care and Related Services
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: 1/5/2026 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 12/4/2025 regarding allegations in the areas of: Resident Care and Related Services Number of residents present at the facility at the beginning of the inspection: 44 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: NA Number of interviews conducted with residents: NA Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: The licensing inspector observed residents participating in activity programs. 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. 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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-460-A
Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to assume general responsibility for the health, safety and well-being of the residents.
Evidence
  1. Resident 1 was admitted to a safe, secured environment on 5/29/2024.
  2. Resident 1 had a diagnosis of Unspecified Dementia documented on the admission record for resident 1.
  3. A self-reported incident received 12/4/2025 stated resident 1 was found outside the building by the dining room exit door around 1716 this evening.
Plan of correction
All exit doors have been examined and staff reminded regularly to make sure the doors are closed behind them.
22VAC40-73-1110-B
Based on resident record review, the facility failed to review the appropriateness of placement and continued residence in a safe, secured environment annually.
Evidence
  1. On the date of the investigation on 1/5/2026, resident 1 had a Review of Appropriateness of Continued Residence in Special Care Unit on file last completed on 10/29/2024.
  2. Staff 1 confirmed a more current review was not completed.
Plan of correction
1. Review of appropriateness of continued residence in special care was updated. Monthly reviews will be completed.
22VAC40-73-450-F
Based on resident record review and self-reported incident, the facility failed to review and update the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) as needed for a significant change of a resident’s condition.
Evidence
  1. A self-reported incident received 12/4/2025 stated resident 1 was found outside the building around 17:16.
  2. The Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) completed 5/21/2024 indicated resident 1 has wandering/passive behavior pattern of weekly or more.
  3. The Individualized Service Plan dated 5/29/2024 did not address resident 1’s behavior pattern of wandering weekly or more.
Plan of correction
2. The UAI was updated immediately on 1/5/2026. 3. The Individualized Service Plan has been updated with the wandering behavior including the elopement.
January 5, 2026Inspection2 violations
Inspection dates
01/05/2026
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 Additional Requirements for Facilities that Care for Adults with Cognitive Impairments22VAC40-90 Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities22VAC40-90 Sworn Statement
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: 1/5/2026 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: 44 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: 3 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 1 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 1 Observations by licensing inspector: The licensing inspector observed residents participating in activity programs. 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. 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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
22VAC40-73-50-A
Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a statement to the prospective resident and the prospective resident’s legal representative.
Evidence
  1. Facility changed ownership on 8/13/2025.
  2. Resident 1 admitted 5/31/2025 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a Disclosure Statement on file effective 8/13/2025.
  3. Resident 2 admitted 4/30/2025 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a Disclosure Statement on file effective 8/13/2025.
  4. Resident 3 admitted 7/31/2023 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a Disclosure Statement on file effective 8/13/2025.
  5. Resident 4 admitted 9/13/2024 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a Disclosure Statement on file effective 8/13/2025.
Plan of correction
2. Disclosure Statement for the new ownership sent to family for signature. 3. Disclosure statement sent to the family for signature. 4. Disclosure Statement sent to family for signature. 5. Disclosure Statement for new ownership sent to family for signature.
22VAC40-73-390-A
Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to at the time of admission, there shall be a written agreement/acknowledgement of notification dated and signed by the resident or applicant for admission or the appropriate legal representative.
Evidence
  1. Facility changed ownership on 8/13/2025.
  2. Resident 1 admitted 5/31/2025 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a resident agreement on file effective 8/13/2025.
  3. Resident 2 admitted 4/30/2025 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a resident agreement on file effective 8/13/2025.
  4. Resident 3 admitted 7/31/2023 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a resident agreement on file effective 8/13/2025.
  5. Resident 4 admitted 9/13/2024 and still residing at the facility after the change of ownership did not have a resident agreement on file effective 8/13/2025.
Plan of correction
2. Resident agreement for new ownership sent to family for signature. 3. Resident agreement sent to family for signature. 4. Resident agreement sent to family for signature. 5. Resident agreement for new ownership sent to family for review and signature.
August 6, 2025Inspection0 violations
Inspection dates
08/06/2025
Areas reviewed
Building and GroundsEmergency PreparednessAdditional Requirements for facilities that care for adults with serious cognitive impairmentsLicensure and RegistrationFacilities and ProgramsThe License
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: 8/6/2025 & 8/7/2025 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: 44 The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant that included the building and grounds of the facility. Number of resident records reviewed: 0 Number of staff records reviewed: 1 Number of interviews conducted with residents: 0 Number of interviews conducted with staff: 2 Observations by licensing inspector: The LI observed residents participating in activity programs. Additional Comments/Discussion: 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 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 Sarah Pearson, Licensing Inspector at (540) 680-9469 or by email at sarah.pearson@dss.virginia.gov
Violations
✅
No violations cited
The inspector documented no violation of standards at this inspection.