Arden Courts (Fair Oaks) was inspected 6 times between August 14, 2025 and April 22, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 4 of those visits ended with violations cited and 2 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 18 violations under 16 distinct standards.
A violation is a licensing standard - a rule in the Virginia Administrative Code - that the inspector found the facility was not meeting. Each is shown with the evidence the inspector recorded and, where VDSS publishes it, the facility's own plan of correction.
Every inspection listed here is currently published on the VDSS site.
Provider Information
Inspection History
6Select an inspection to read the areas reviewed, the inspector's comments and any violations cited.
April 22, 2026Inspection
- Upon admission on 02/19/2026, there was no documentation in the facility’s progress notes of resident 1 or the resident 1’s physical examination on 02/18/2026 indicating the presence of an unstageable ulcer on the left heel.
- On 04/01/2026, staff 4 wrote in facility progress notes, “resident noted with a wound on his left heel. MD in house and assesses the resident with new order given for home health wound nurse consult”.
- On 04/03/2026, staff 3 wrote progress notes indicating that a wound nurse evaluated and treated an unstageable ulcer on the left heel measuring 1.0 cm x 1.8 cm x 0.1 cm on resident 1.
- The Licensing Inspector did not receive any prior reports indicating that resident 1 had developed an unstageable foot ulcer that was not documented as healing.
- During the onsite inspection on 04/22/2026, staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed that no incident report had been submitted to the DSS Licensing Division regarding the development of an unstageable wound that was not documented as healing for resident 1.
- During the onsite inspection on 04/22/2026, a review of resident 1’s record indicated, through progress notes, that the resident was discharged from the facility on 04/06/2026. A written discharge statement or any discharge documentation was not noted in the resident 1’s record.
- During an interview, staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed that resident 1 was discharged on 04/06/2026; however, they were unable to provide the discharge paperwork during the inspection.
- During the onsite inspection on 04/22/2026, the ISP dated 04/01/2026 for resident 1 (admitted on 02/19/2026) was not signed by the licensee, administrator, or their designee, and by the resident or their legal representative.
- Staff 1 acknowledged that the ISP for resident 1 was not signed.
- Resident 1’s most current UAI, dated 03/14/2026, was not signed by the Administrator.
- Staff 2 confirmed that the UAI was not signed by the Administrator.
- The Individualized Service Plan (ISP) dated 04/02/2026 for resident 1, admitted on 02/19/2026, did not include specific details regarding wound care services to include who was responsible for providing care, the frequency of services, or the type of care to be provided.
- A review of physician’s orders indicated that resident 1 received the following services: a. On 03/25/2026, home health physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) services were initiated. b. On 04/01/2026, a wound care consult was ordered for the resident’s heel and elbows. c. On 04/03/2026, Collateral contact 1 was ordered to provide care for skin tears on the elbows. d. On 04/03/2026, Collateral contact 1 was ordered to clean an unstageable ulcer on the left heel. e. On 04/06/2026, a home health wound nurse conducted a consult and provided treatment for the left heel wound.
- During an interview on 04/22/2026, staff 1 and staff 2 confirmed that the above wound care service details were not included in the ISP of resident 1.
February 18, 2026Inspection
- Comprehensive Individualized Service Plan for resident 1 (admitted 02/13/2026) who met the criteria for assisted living care, was completed on 02/18/2026, with no fall risk rating.
- Resident 3, admitted 09/25/2025, who met the criteria for assisted living care, does not have a written fall risk rating or assessment in their record.
- Staff 1 was unable to provide the requested documents at the time of inspection.
- Resident 1, admitted on 02/13/2026, had a DNR form in their record; however, it was not signed by a physician.
- Resident 2, admitted on 02/14/2026, had a DNR form in their record; however, it was not signed by a physician.
- Staff 1 acknowledged the LI’s findings.
- Resident 2, admitted 02/14/2026, does not have an individualized service plan present in their record.
- Staff 1 confirmed LI’s findings.
- Staff 2’s record (hire date: 09/25/2025) did not include documentation confirming the completion of orientation or initial training.
- During the onsite inspection on 02/18/2026, staff 1 acknowledged the LI’s findings.
January 22, 2026Inspection
- During a tour of the memory care facility, the Licensing Inspector (LI) observed three locked resident rooms on the Bayridge hallway while the residents were outside of their rooms. The LI also observed one locked resident room on the Harvest Glen hallway.
- In an interview with the LI, staff 1 confirmed awareness of the three locked resident room doors on the Bayridge hallway. Staff 1 confirmed the LI’s findings.
- Photo evidence was obtained.
- On 01/22/2026, during the inspection, the Licensing Inspector (LI) reviewed resident 1’s record (admission date: 07/21/2025) and was unable to locate a UAI assessment form.
- During the interview on 01/22/2026, staff 1 was unable to locate or produce a UAI for resident 1 prior to the conclusion of the inspection.
- The Bayridge common unisex bathroom, located near the TV room, was observed to lack paper towels or an air dryer.
- The Cloverdale common unisex bathroom was observed to lack paper towels or an air dryer.
- Photo evidence was obtained.
- The record for resident 1, admission date of 07/22/25, did not contain a preliminary plan of care completed on or within 7 days of admission or an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) completed on the day of admission.
- Staff 1 was unable to produce the ISP for resident 1 before the conclusion of the inspection on 01/22/2026.
- The Bayridge common unisex bathroom, located in proximity to the TV room, had no toilet paper, and the spindle for holding the toilet paper was missing.
- Staff 1 acknowledged the LI’s findings.
- Photo evidence was obtained.
- During the facility tour at 11:02 a.m. on 01/22/2026, with Staff 1 present, the Licensing Inspector (LI) made the following observations: Cloverdale Hallway: a. The community hallway toilet was unclean, with debris and waste observed on the toilet seat and in the toilet bowl. b. The ceiling above the vent in the TV community room had a large brown ring consistent with a possible water stain.
- Bayridge Hallway: a. Room 9 was unoccupied; however, the LI observed warped wood beneath the bathroom sink cabinet. b. The bathroom in room 9 was noted to have yellow circular staining on the flooring in the immediate area surrounding the toilet. c. The door to room 9 had cracked and deteriorating wood around the locking mechanism and doorknob.
- The lobby bathroom for visitors and staff use had a broken wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
- Photo evidence was obtained.
November 5, 2025Inspection
- The LI found a tube of Bacitracin Ointment in the medication cart with no label or identifiable resident information.
- Staff 1 observed the LI’s findings.
- Photo evidence obtained.
- Resident 5’s admission date was 01/11/2024, and their ISP was not signed or dated by a facility representative or legal representative.
- Staff 1 was not able to produce an updated ISP for resident 5 during the inspection.
- On 11/05/2025, the LI observed resident 1’s bedding inside their apartment. The LI noted a gray quilt bedspread with several circular brown spots on the outer surface. The inner lining of the quilt contained approximately 10 small brown spots.
- Staff 1 confirmed the LI’s findings and immediately asked the staff to take care of the linen.
- Photo evidence obtained.