The Crossings at Ironbridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chester, VA

The Crossings at Ironbridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chester, VA

Overview of The Crossings at Ironbridge

Enjoy the lifestyle of your dreams with the distinct senior living community of The Crossings at Ironbridge situated in the quiet Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, VA, that provides assisted living and memory care. Featuring well-designed and spacious residences with several studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors experience unrivaled comfort and safety. A respectful and highly qualified team strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential.

A robust calendar of enjoyable recreational activities and exciting events accompanies residents as they go about their day, ensuring they stay active and happily connected with their surroundings. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and tastes. The Crossings at Ironbridge ease seniors’ minds and encourage them to cherish every moment of their golden years.

By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 96 Rank #152 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #232 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
41 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #154 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
69.8% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
67 / 96
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
C- Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Crossings at Ironbridge is administered by Melissa Freeman.

Contact Information

Business Hours24 HOURS , 7 days

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
45 deficiencies 10 complaints 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (41% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% above)
• Total complaints (43% above)
• Complaints per year (43% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4532 This facility has 41% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (45 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 41% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.22.7 This facility has 19% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.2 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 19% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1414 This facility has total inspections in line with the Virginia average (14 vs. VA avg 14).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 107 This facility has 43% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 21.4 This facility has 43% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 43% worse

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 331-383 / 351-455 / 599-647 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Crossings at Ironbridge

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chester's city center to The Crossings at Ironbridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Dunlop House Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Colonial Heights
134
Facility 134
VA AVG 94
Rank #58 / 351
Yes
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 45
Rank #260 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedChristopher Seyler
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #38 / 279
-8
75%
Facility 75%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #234 / 330
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 32
Rank #132 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 271
The Crossings at Ironbridge
AL
MC
Chester
96
Facility 96
VA AVG 94
Rank #152 / 351
Yes
41
Facility 41
VA AVG 45
Rank #232 / 420
Studio / 1 BedMelissa Freeman
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #154 / 279
C-14
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #247 / 330
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 32
Rank #208 / 271
3.2
Facility 3.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #191 / 271
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air
AL
MC
RC
Bon Air
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 94
Rank #178 / 351
Yes
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 45
Rank #331 / 420
Studio / 1 BedKenneth Gibson
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #156 / 279
-4
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 330
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #35 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #55 / 271
Humane Care Residential Homes
AL
RESC
RC
Chesterfield (Rockwood)-No-Private / Semi-Private-------

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Crossings at Ironbridge is located in Chester, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Crossings at Ironbridge

Is The Crossings at Ironbridge in a walkable area?

The Crossings at Ironbridge has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Crossings at Ironbridge?

The Crossings at Ironbridge's occupancy is 69.8%.

Are pets allowed at The Crossings at Ironbridge?

Yes, The Crossings at Ironbridge allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Crossings at Ironbridge?

Melissa Freeman is the administrator of The Crossings at Ironbridge.

How many beds does The Crossings at Ironbridge have?

The Crossings at Ironbridge has 96 beds.

Has The Crossings at Ironbridge had any deficiencies?

The Crossings at Ironbridge has had 45 reported deficiencies according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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