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Located on six wooded acres in the heart of Hilltop, First Colonial Inn is a serene senior living haven for seniors that captures the essence of a country inn combined with the elegance of a cruise ship. This sought-after community offers a range of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, all designed to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident.
As part of living at the First Colonial Inn, residents are provided three meals a day, with option to cook their own in their respective apartments. Wellness is also highly valued in this senior living community, which is why they offer wellness assessments, their signature Art of Living Well® programs, balance and mobility programs, as well as scheduled transportation to medical appointments.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%First Colonial Inn is administrated by Tina Marin.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 34 | 32 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (34 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 6.8 | 6.4 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6.8 vs. VA avg 6.4).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.4 | 2.3 | This facility has 48% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 48% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 14 | This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 29% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 70% | 64% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (70% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 6% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 86% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 15, 2025, found deficiencies related to staff certification, resident admission documentation, health care oversight, and annual resident rights review. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with staff certification, medication administration timing, resident placement approvals, and documentation of care plans and emergency preparedness. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted medication management and staff conduct concerns, but no immediate jeopardy or license actions were reported. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time with similar themes, indicating ongoing challenges in maintaining full compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Virginia Beach's city center to First Colonial Inn's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.77 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital)
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First Colonial Inn is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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| Marian Manor Retirement |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Virginia Beach (Northwest) | 145 | No | 51 | Private Rooms | Ms. Karen Land | 86.9% | - | 7 | 71.4% | 2 | 16 | 2.3 |
| Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 120 | Yes | 47 | Private Rooms | Ms. Julia Fretwell | 57.5% | A+ | 9 | 77.8% | 2 | 25 | 2.8 |
| First Colonial Inn |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 85 | No | 63 | Private Rooms | Tina Marin | 83.5% | - | 10 | 70% | 1 | 34 | 3.4 |
| Overture Virginia Beach 62+ Apartment Homes |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | - | No | 39 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 900 Acqua Senior Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Virginia Beach (900 Acqua Senior Apartments) | - | Yes | 62 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
First Colonial Inn is in the North Virginia Beach neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
First Colonial Inn has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to VA state health department records, First Colonial Inn's license expires on June 30, 2026.
First Colonial Inn's occupancy is 84%.
Tina Marin is the administrator of First Colonial Inn.
First Colonial Inn has 85 beds.
First Colonial Inn has had 10 recently reported deficiencies.
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