Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Overview of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony is a large-scale senior living community in Williamsburg, Virginia. Operating under the Riverside Health System, a prominent regional healthcare provider, the community is managed by Dara Taylor and holds prestigious CARF accreditation. With a 136-bed capacity, 63 beds are currently occupied, which represents a 46% occupancy rate.

Its CARF accreditation is a significant third-party credential, indicating that the community has passed a rigorous evaluation and adheres to high standards of care, a distinction held by a minority of assisted living providers.

All 8 of the state inspections conducted resulted in violations, which is a 100% violation rate, higher than the Virginia average of 64.3%. Additionally, the total deficiency count is 39, which is above the state average of 32. During the most recent inspection in March 2025, identified issues included staff scheduling, admission records, medication storage, menu postings, and service plans. While some complaint investigations resulted in substantiated findings related to incident reporting and resident care, no fines or license suspensions were reported.

The community provides a wellness-focused lifestyle in a secure, gated campus. Spacious one and two-bedroom apartments are available, along with an on-site Riverside Wellness Clinic, a fitness center, and a beauty and barber shop. Weekly laundry and housekeeping services are also provided to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle, while a diverse calendar of social outings and activities encourages resident independence and social connection. Dining includes three daily meals served in a family-style setting with various menu choices. With a physician on staff, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care, the community offers significant medical support on campus.

With a combination of CARF accreditation and access to diverse clinical services, Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony is an ideal choice for active older adults seeking apartment-style living supported by a major health system and extensive amenities.

Bed community size
136-bed community Rank #60 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 365 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #45 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 446 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
46%
Rank #265 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 297 homes in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
63 / 136
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 13, 2028
AccreditationsCARF accredited

Ownership & Operating Entity

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony is administered by Ms. Dara Taylor.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Spacious One- And Two-Bedroom Apartments
Dining Room With Three Prepared Meals Each Day
Gated Campus
Licensed Nurses And Certified Nursing Assistants Available 24 Hours A Day
On-Site Riverside Wellness Clinic
Fitness Center
Beauty And Barber Shop
Weekly Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Community Outings
Activities
Specific ProgramsDining Experience, Clubs and Activities, Financial Plans
Religious Services

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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 2006 · 20 years of data 39 deficiencies 1 complaint 8 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 2006 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (22% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (113% above)
• Inspection violation rate (56% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspections with violations (11% below)
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)

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. 3932 This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (39 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 22% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.92.3 This facility has 113% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.9 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 113% 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. 814 This facility has had 43% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (8 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 89 This facility has 11% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 11% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 100%64% This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (100% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 36% worse

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. 17 This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2006. 0.10.4 This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.1 vs. VA avg 0.4).↓ 75% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 11, 2025 found 8 deficiencies, and the facility was allowed to submit a plan of correction to maintain compliance.
  • Deficiencies consistently involved incomplete or missing individualized service plans (ISPs), staff scheduling documentation, medication storage, and admission screening across multiple inspections since 2020.
  • A December 12, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failure to update an ISP after documented cognitive changes in a resident.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Williamsburg's city center to Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Is Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony in a walkable area?

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

When does Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's license expires on June 13, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony?

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's occupancy is 46%.

Does Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony on this page.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony?

No, Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony?

Ms.. Dara Taylor is the administrator of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony.

How many beds does Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony have?

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony has 136 beds.

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