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Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake is administrated by Ms. Kenya Baines.
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.
| 58 | 32 | This facility has 81% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (58 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 81% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2001.
| 2.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.3 vs. VA avg 1.3).↑ 77% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.9 | 2.3 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.9 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 17% better |
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.
| 31 | 14 | This facility has 121% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (31 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 121% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 22 | 9 | This facility has 144% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 144% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 71% | 64% | This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (71% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 7% 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.
| 15 | 7 | This facility has 114% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 114% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2001.
| 0.6 | 0.3 | This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. VA avg 0.3).↑ 100% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspections on October 30, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication management, individualized service plans, staffing and supervision, and resident care documentation. Some complaint investigations were substantiated in part, with issues including failure to complete timely background checks, inadequate medication administration, and insufficient health care oversight. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement over time, with the most recent inspections free of cited deficiencies after previous findings in key areas.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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4.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chesapeake's city center to Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake is located in CHESAPEAKE, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor |
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.
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. | Chesapeake (Great Bridge) | 100 | Yes | 35 | - | Mr. Gary Pelton | 81.0% | 17 | 88.2% | 8 | 75 | 4.4 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor |
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.
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. | Chesapeake (Greenbrier West) | 80 | Yes | 1 | Suite | Cristy Hansen | 97.5% | 12 | 83.3% | 4 | 30 | 2.5 |
| Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake |
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. | Chesapeake | 73 | No | 13 | - | Ms. Kenya Baines | 65.8% | 31 | 71% | 15 | 58 | 1.9 |
| Parson Residential 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. | Chesapeake (Deep Creek North) | 60 | Yes | 30 | - | Julie Ann Kelley | - | 2 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Chesapeake Place Senior Living |
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.
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. | Chesapeake (Greenbrier East) | - | Yes | 58 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to VA state health department records, Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake's license expires on May 17, 2026.
Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake's occupancy is 66%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake on this page.
Ms. Kenya Baines is the administrator of Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake.
Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake has 73 beds.
Viva Memory Care at Chesapeake has had 31 recently reported deficiencies.
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