Inspection Reports for
English Meadows

VA, 24060

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1 Inspection Summary

2021–2026 48 inspections covered

Inspection Reports Summary

Covers 48 inspections · May 2021 – May 2026

Visit Reason
This report covers all inspections on record for English Meadows Blacksburg Campus, including routine, renewal, monitoring, and complaint investigations conducted by the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Complaint Details
Several complaint surveys were conducted addressing allegations related to resident care, medication administration, staffing and supervision, building and grounds, and resident rights. Some complaints were substantiated with violations issued, while others were not supported by evidence. Complaint inspections included multiple visits and involved interviews, record reviews, and observations.
Findings
Across 48 inspections from May 11, 2021 to May 20, 2026, VDSS cited 85 violations under 47 distinct standards. Half of the visits cited violations and 20 inspections were complaint prompted.

Violations (70)
22VAC40-73-310-H: Facility admitted or retained individuals requiring continuous licensed nursing care.
22VAC40-73-650-C: Physician's oral orders not reviewed and signed within 14 days.
22VAC40-73-680-G: Over-the-counter medication not labeled with resident's name.
22VAC40-90-40-B: Criminal history record report not obtained within 30 days of employment for some staff.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing signatures.
22VAC40-73-450-C: Comprehensive individualized service plan incomplete, missing identified needs.
22VAC40-73-260-A: Direct care staff lacked current first aid certification including adult first aid.
22VAC40-73-680-I: Medication Administration Record missing date, time, and initials for medication given.
22VAC40-73-990-B: Procedures in emergency plan not reviewed every six months with all staff.
22VAC40-73-440-B: Uniform Assessment Instrument incomplete; missing assessor signature and approval.
22VAC40-73-450-D: Hospice care services not included in individualized service plan.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; no documentation of medication destruction witness.
22VAC40-73-930-D: Rounds not documented for resident unable to use signaling device.
22VAC40-73-325-C: No documentation of fall analysis and interventions after resident fall.
22VAC40-73-325-B: Fall risk rating not reviewed and updated after a fall.
22VAC40-73-290-A: Absences and substitutions not noted on written work schedule.
22VAC40-73-680-D: Medications not administered per physician's instructions; missed doses.
22VAC40-73-1180-B: Harmful ordinary materials accessible to residents without staff supervision.
22VAC40-73-440-D: Uniform Assessment Instrument not completed as required for private pay individuals.
22VAC40-73-870-A: Interior and exterior of buildings not maintained in good repair and clean.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing signatures and counts.
22VAC40-73-350-B: Failed to ascertain if potential resident is a registered sex offender prior to admission.
22VAC40-73-380-A: Required personal and social information not obtained prior to or at admission.
22VAC40-73-450-E: Individualized service plan not signed and dated by licensee, administrator, or designee.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-680-D: Medications not administered per physician's instructions; missed doses.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-930-D: Rounds not documented for resident unable to use signaling device.
22VAC40-73-870-D: Building not kept free of insect infestations; ants observed on resident.
22VAC40-73-460-A: Failed to assume general responsibility for health, safety, and well-being of residents; pets and odors issues.
22VAC40-73-840-B: Failed to adhere to pet policy; two cats in resident room and vaccinations outdated.
22VAC40-73-870-B: Buildings not well-ventilated and free from foul odors.
22VAC40-73-930-A: Failed to respond timely to resident signaling device calls.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-450-C: Individualized service plans failed to address all identified needs.
22VAC40-73-870-E: Furnishings, fixtures, and equipment not kept clean and in good repair.
22VAC40-73-870-A: Interior of building not maintained and kept clean; stains and debris observed.
22VAC40-73-450-D: Hospice services not specified on individualized service plan.
22VAC40-73-325-B: Fall risk rating not updated at least annually.
22VAC40-73-680-D: Medications not administered per physician's instructions; medication aide signed off meds not given.
22VAC40-73-930-A: Failed to respond timely to resident signaling device calls.
22VAC40-73-680-I: MAR did not include all medications ordered by physician.
22VAC40-73-680-M: PRN medications not available for resident as prescribed.
22VAC40-73-660-B: Dietary supplements kept in resident rooms without proper orders for self-administration.
22VAC40-73-450-C: Individualized service plans failed to address all identified needs.
22VAC40-73-440-D: Private pay uniform assessments not completed as required.
22VAC40-73-460-H: Personal assistance and care not provided as necessary to meet resident needs.
22VAC40-73-870-A: Facility failed to maintain and keep clean the interior of the building.
22VAC40-73-450-D: Hospice care services not included on individualized service plan.
22VAC40-73-325-B: Fall risk rating not updated at least annually.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-870-A: Interior and exterior of buildings not maintained in good repair and kept clean.
22VAC40-73-650-A: Medication started, changed, or discontinued without valid physician order.
22VAC40-73-550-G: Failed to maintain written acknowledgement of annual review of resident rights.
22VAC40-73-440-D: Private pay uniform assessments not completed as required.
22VAC40-73-870-E: Furnishings and equipment not kept clean and in good repair.
22VAC40-73-980-A: First aid kit missing required disposable breathing barriers for CPR.
22VAC40-73-700-1: Oxygen orders incomplete; missing source, delivery device, and flow rate.
22VAC40-73-680-K: Failed to obtain detailed medication order for PRN meds administered by aides to residents unable to self-determine need.
22VAC40-73-680-D: Medications not administered per physician's instructions; overdose of Hydromorphone given.
22VAC40-73-450-F: Individualized service plan not updated at least once every 12 months.
22VAC40-73-680-E: Failed to record pertinent information such as services ordered and evaluations of progress.
22VAC40-73-450-D: Hospice care not included as provided service on individualized service plan.
22VAC40-73-930-A: Failed to respond timely to resident signaling device calls.
22VAC40-73-640-A: Medication management plan not implemented; narcotic counts missing documentation.
22VAC40-73-450-D: Hospice services not specified on individualized service plan.
Report Facts
Violations cited: 85 Distinct standards: 47 Inspections on page: 48 Inspections with violations: 24 Complaint visits: 20

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