Indian River Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Chesapeake, VA

Indian River Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Chesapeake, VA

Overview of Indian River Assisted Living

Indian River Assisted Living, situated in the charming city of Chesapeake, Virginia, caters to seniors and individuals with disabilities. This community prioritizes compassionate care, creating a warm and familial environment for its residents. Their mission revolves around promoting health and well-being, ensuring everyone receives personalized support for their daily needs.

Indian River Assisted Living stands out for its affordability, commitment to quality, and genuine concern for residents. This community offers serene views and a coastal ambiance. The nearby Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Hospital stands ready to serve residents’ medical requirements. The city also hosts lively events, appealing to young and older generations. Additionally, this community invites individuals to experience their caring and welcoming atmosphere.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 110 Rank #109 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 365 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #142 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 434 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.
56 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #113 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. 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.
79% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
87 / 110

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Indian River Assisted Living is administered by Patricia Lowe.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Wheelchair Accessible
ActivitiesEach week, there are 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings
Specific ProgramsOn-Site Medical Care

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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 63 deficiencies 11 complaints 17 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 (97% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% above)
• Total complaints (57% above)
• Complaints per year (57% 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. 6332 This facility has 97% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (63 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 97% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.72.7 This facility has 37% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.7 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 37% 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. 1714 This facility has had 21% more total inspections than the Virginia average (17 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 21% more

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. 117 This facility has 57% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.21.4 This facility has 57% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 57% worse

Places of interest near Indian River Assisted Living

Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chesapeake's city center to Indian River Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.8 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Leigh Hospital)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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.
The Vero at Chesapeake
AL
MC
Chesapeake (Great Bridge)
138
Facility 138
VA AVG 96
Rank #58 / 365
No
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 45
Rank #178 / 434
-Steven Wilson
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #94 / 293
C-15
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #251 / 330
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 32
Rank #206 / 271
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #176 / 271
Harmony at Oakbrooke
AL
IL
MC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 96
Rank #78 / 365
Yes
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 45
Rank #269 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Jennifer Stell
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #175 / 293
-10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #211 / 330
41
Facility 41
VA AVG 32
Rank #202 / 271
4.1
Facility 4.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #222 / 271
Indian River Assisted Living
AL
RC
Chesapeake (Indian River)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 96
Rank #109 / 365
No
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 45
Rank #142 / 434
-Patricia Lowe
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #113 / 293
-17
71%
Facility 71%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #217 / 330
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 32
Rank #235 / 271
3.7
Facility 3.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #207 / 271
Hampton Manor of Chesapeake
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Pleasant Grove West)
102
Facility 102
VA AVG 96
Rank #137 / 365
Yes
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 45
Rank #262 / 434
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Angela Taylor-A1
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor
AL
MC
RC
Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
Yes-SuiteCristy Hansen
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #14 / 293
-12
83%
Facility 83%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #263 / 330
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 32
Rank #169 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 271

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Indian River Assisted Living is located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Indian River Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Indian River Assisted Living in?

Indian River Assisted Living is in the Indian River neighborhood of Chesapeake.

Is Indian River Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Indian River Assisted Living has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Indian River Assisted Living?

Indian River Assisted Living's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Indian River Assisted Living?

No, Indian River Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Indian River Assisted Living?

Patricia Lowe is the administrator of Indian River Assisted Living.

How many beds does Indian River Assisted Living have?

Indian River Assisted Living has 110 beds.

Has Indian River Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Indian River Assisted Living has had 63 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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