Covenant Woods
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Mechanicsville, VA

Covenant Woods

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Mechanicsville, VA

Overview of Covenant Woods

Located on Woodruff Farm Road in Columbus, Georgia, Covenant Woods is a 29-bed independent living community. The setting offers a quieter residential atmosphere with moderate walkability. The community has beeen operating for 41 years and has had a long-standing presence in local senior care.

Independent living is the focus here. Residents maintain their own homes and daily routines, and they have access to community and services. Many choose this type of setting because they want to remain active and independent. This arrangement often appeals to older adults who are active and prefer a self-directed lifestyle. The community’s 41-year history reflects continuity and stability over time.

The surrounding area scores 56 out of 100 for walkability. Some errands and nearby amenities can be reached on foot. Many trips, however, still require a vehicle. That balance may appeal to residents and families who prefer a residential neighborhood rather than a more urban environment.

Recent complaint investigations found no deficiencies or rule violations. Regulatory reviews have shown compliance with state oversight standards. For families exploring Covenant Woods, taking a tour can provide a better understanding of the independent living model. The community’s floor plan, daily atmosphere, and available amenities are often easier to evaluate firsthand.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 60 Rank #270 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 270th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #262 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd 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.
35 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #96 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th 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.
82% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
49 / 60

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 17, 2027
CMS Certification Number495419

Ownership & Operating Entity

Covenant Woods is administered by Ms. Carrie Davis.

Additional Services

1 service
Personal Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Scheduled Transportation
Swimming Pool
Game Room
Activities
Walking Paths
Clubs
Courtyard
Garden
Salon
Healthy & Delicious Meals Daily
ActivitiesEvents include cookouts, concerts, wellness classes, and veteran celebrations

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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. 14 deficiencies 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 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% 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. 1432 This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (14 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 56% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.82.7 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.8 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 33% better

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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Covenant Woods

Covenant Woods, Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA — Architectural floor plan of a one-bedroom unit
Covenant Woods, Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA — Architectural floor plan of a one-bedroom unit
Covenant Woods, Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA — Aerial view of a modern senior living apartment layout
Covenant Woods, Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA — Architectural floor plan of a resident unit
Covenant Woods, Assisted Living in Mechanicsville, VA — Architectural floor plan of a private bedroom layout

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mechanicsville's city center to Covenant Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Brookdale Staunton
AL
MC
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 96
Rank #50 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #374 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #184 / 293
A+8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #174 / 330
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #72 / 271
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #63 / 271
The Wellington at Lake Manassas
AL
IL
MC
RC
Gainesville
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 96
Rank #51 / 365
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #212 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBryan Lamartin
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #133 / 293
-8
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 330
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #48 / 271
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #43 / 271
Our Lady Of Peace
AL
MC
NH
Charlottesville
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 96
Rank #51 / 365
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 434
-Ms. Rachel Lindberg
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #8 / 293
-5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #26 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #62 / 271
1.6
Facility 1.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #91 / 271
Covenant Woods
AL
IL
Mechanicsville
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 96
Rank #270 / 365
Yes
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 45
Rank #262 / 434
-Ms. Carrie Davis
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #96 / 293
-8
88%
Facility 88%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #283 / 330
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 32
Rank #102 / 271
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #104 / 271
Blue Ridge Christian Homes – Bealeton
AL
RESC
Bealeton
36
Facility 36
VA AVG 96
Rank #329 / 365
No
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #429 / 434
Private / Shared RoomsMr. Shawn Wampler
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #39 / 293
A6
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #51 / 330
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #35 / 271
0.7
Facility 0.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #39 / 271

Frequently Asked Questions about Covenant Woods

Is Covenant Woods in a walkable area?

Covenant Woods has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Covenant Woods's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Covenant Woods's license expires on January 17, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Covenant Woods?

Covenant Woods's occupancy is 82%.

Does Covenant Woods have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Covenant Woods on this page.

Are pets allowed at Covenant Woods?

Yes, Covenant Woods allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Covenant Woods?

Ms. Carrie Davis is the administrator of Covenant Woods.

How many beds does Covenant Woods have?

Covenant Woods has 60 beds.

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