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Emily Green Shores Assisted
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Emily Green Shores Assisted

500 Westmoreland Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Emily Green Shores Assisted

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Emily Green Shores Assisted Living Facility offers cozy, home-like residential living. Tranquility surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the nurturing home. Emily Green boasts a home with delightful hospitality that encourages residents to live on their terms while receiving quality service from the dedicated care staff.

The assisted living home offers seniors a simple lifestyle, encouraging independence and individuality. Accommodations include daily home-cooked meals, recreational activities, medication management, ADLs, housekeeping, and transportation services.

Facility Direct Line (757) 399-3442
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
21
Bed community size
39-bed community Rank #323 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #393 / 435Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 393rd out of 435 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
54%
Rank #239 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 297 homes we track 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.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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
21 / 39
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 30, 2027
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Emily Green Shores Assisted is administered by Ms. Veronica Drewery.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Specific ProgramsThree meals and daily snacks, Daily resident activities, Housekeeping and laundry services, Assistance with activities of daily living

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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 2003 · 23 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 25 deficiencies 8 complaints 14 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 2003 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (22% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (23% above)
• Total complaints (14% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Virginia average:
• Complaints per year (at VA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (22% 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. 2532 This facility has 22% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (25 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 22% 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. 1414 This facility has total inspections in line with the Virginia average (14 vs. VA avg 14).— At avg
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 119 This facility has 22% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 22% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 79%64% This facility has 15 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (79% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 15% 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. 87 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2003. 0.30.3 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Virginia average (0.3 vs. VA avg 0.3).— At avg
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Minimum Age: 60 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portsmouth's city center to Emily Green Shores Assisted's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center)

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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. 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.
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.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
AL
MC
RC
Portsmouth
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
Yes
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 45
Rank #386 / 435
Private Rooms / Companion SuitesMr. Luke Peterson 87.5% 14
93%
Facility 93%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #302 / 330
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 7
Rank #227 / 330
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 32
Rank #195 / 271
2.7
Facility 2.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #191 / 271
Karolwood Gardens Portsmouth
AL
MC
Portsmouth
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 96
Rank #228 / 365
Yes
69
Facility 69
VA AVG 45
Rank #72 / 435
Suite / 1 BedRachel Ford 56.0% 24
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #262 / 330
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 7
Rank #278 / 330
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 32
Rank #256 / 271
4.2
Facility 4.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #237 / 271
Mayfair House Senior Living
AL
Portsmouth (Park View)
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 96
Rank #293 / 365
No
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 45
Rank #35 / 435
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsTina Botdorf 47.3% 12
92%
Facility 92%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #298 / 330
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 7
Rank #181 / 330
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 32
Rank #220 / 271
4.3
Facility 4.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #238 / 271
Emily Green Shores Assisted
AL
Portsmouth (Midtown)
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 96
Rank #323 / 365
No
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 45
Rank #393 / 435
-Ms. Veronica Drewery 53.8% 14
79%
Facility 79%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #262 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 7
Rank #250 / 330
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #151 / 271
1.8
Facility 1.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #130 / 271
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Emily Green Shores Assisted is located in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Emily Green Shores Assisted

What neighborhood is Emily Green Shores Assisted in?

Emily Green Shores Assisted is in the Midtown neighborhood of Portsmouth.

Is Emily Green Shores Assisted in a walkable area?

Emily Green Shores Assisted has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Emily Green Shores Assisted's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Emily Green Shores Assisted's license expires on June 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Emily Green Shores Assisted?

Emily Green Shores Assisted's occupancy is 54%.

Are pets allowed at Emily Green Shores Assisted?

No, Emily Green Shores Assisted has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Emily Green Shores Assisted?

Ms. Veronica Drewery is the administrator of Emily Green Shores Assisted.

How many beds does Emily Green Shores Assisted have?

Emily Green Shores Assisted has 39 beds.

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