The Blake at Charlottesville
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlottesville, VA

The Blake at Charlottesville

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Charlottesville, VA

Overview of The Blake at Charlottesville

Enveloped by lush trees and scenic nature, The Blake at Charlottesville in Nichols Ct, Charlottesville, VA, is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Rest and ease your worries with a variety of snug and sophisticated floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, designed with the seniors’ well-being in mind. The community takes pride in a team of experienced and highly skilled professionals delivering round-the-clock care for seniors to maximize their autonomy and enjoy every moment of their retirement with no worries.

The community fosters a warm and friendly environment, providing opportunities for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential. With enjoyable activities and exciting events, residents gain new skills and relive old hobbies. Eat well with delicious and healthy meals served for dietary satisfaction. The Blake at Charlottesville is a great place for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its ethereal and serene spaces.

Bed community size
130-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
Rank #55 / 300Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 300 homes in Virginia for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 300. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
114 / 130
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025 Expired
QualificationSpecial Care Unit | Residential and Assisted Living Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Blake at Charlottesville is administered by Russell Williams.

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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 2023 · 3 years of data 48 deficiencies 12 complaints 21 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 2023 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (50% above)
• Deficiencies per year (50% above)
• Inspections with violations (89% above)
• Inspection violation rate (27% above)
• Total complaints (71% above)
• Complaints per year (74% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at VA avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 20, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 4832 This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (48 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 1610.7 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 10.7).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32.3 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Virginia average (2.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).— At avg

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2114 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Virginia average (21 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 179 This facility has 89% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (17 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 89% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 81%64% This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (81% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 17% 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. 127 This facility has 71% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 42.3 This facility has 74% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 74% worse

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 November 20, 2025, substantiated one staffing deficiency on the memory care unit for insufficient awake direct care staff.
  • Multiple inspections from 2023 to 2025 documented repeated medication administration errors, including incorrect dosages of Fentanyl, Gabapentin, and morphine, with ongoing failures to follow physician orders.
  • Numerous violations involved resident care documentation, individualized service plans lacking signatures and updates, failure to provide required personal assistance, and inadequate supervision in memory care units.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Places of interest near The Blake at Charlottesville

Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Charlottesville's city center to The Blake at Charlottesville's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Brookdale Staunton
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MC
Staunton144 Yes A+ 16 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Blake at Charlottesville
AL
MC
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Charlottesville130 Yes - 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Midlothian
AL
MC
Midlothian100 No A+ 8 Suite
Brookdale Roanoke
AL
MC
Sw Roanoke (Gaymont)56 Yes A+ 38 Studio
Cambridge Landing Memory Care
AL
MC
Strasburg40 No A+ 7 Suite

Frequently Asked Questions about The Blake at Charlottesville

Is The Blake at Charlottesville in a walkable area?

The Blake at Charlottesville has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does The Blake at Charlottesville's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Blake at Charlottesville's license expires on December 31, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at The Blake at Charlottesville?

The Blake at Charlottesville's occupancy is 88%.

Are pets allowed at The Blake at Charlottesville?

Yes, The Blake at Charlottesville allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Blake at Charlottesville?

Russell Williams is the administrator of The Blake at Charlottesville.

How many beds does The Blake at Charlottesville have?

The Blake at Charlottesville has 130 beds.

Has The Blake at Charlottesville had any deficiencies?

The Blake at Charlottesville has had 21 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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