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Indian River Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Chesapeake, VA
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Indian River Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Chesapeake, VA
1012 Justis St, Chesapeake, VA 23325 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Indian River Assisted Living

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Indian River Assisted Living, situated in the charming city of Chesapeake, Virginia, caters to seniors and individuals with disabilities. This community prioritizes compassionate care, creating a warm and familial environment for its residents. Their mission revolves around promoting health and well-being, ensuring everyone receives personalized support for their daily needs.

Indian River Assisted Living stands out for its affordability, commitment to quality, and genuine concern for residents. This community offers serene views and a coastal ambiance. The nearby Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Hospital stands ready to serve residents’ medical requirements. The city also hosts lively events, appealing to young and older generations. Additionally, this community invites individuals to experience their caring and welcoming atmosphere.

Facility Direct Line (757) 523-4659
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Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #109 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 365 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #142 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 446 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #115 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 297 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
87 / 110
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Indian River Assisted Living is administered by Patricia Lowe.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Wheelchair Accessible
ActivitiesEach week, there are 14+ hours of planned group activities including Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings
Specific ProgramsOn-Site Medical Care

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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 63 deficiencies 11 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 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (97% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (30% above)
• Inspections with violations (44% above)
• Total complaints (57% above)
• Complaints per year (57% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspection violation rate (3% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility VA Average vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 63 32 This facility has 97% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (63 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 97% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3 2.3 This facility has 30% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 30% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility VA Average vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 21 14 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. 13 9 This facility has 44% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 62% 64% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (62% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 2% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This Facility VA Average vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 11 7 This facility has 57% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.2 1.4 This facility has 57% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 57% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 26, 2025 inspection substantiated failures to report a resident overdose within 24 hours and lacked a licensed administrator over 90 days, plus no emergency temperature control plan.
  • March 25, 2025 complaint investigation confirmed bed bug infestations and failure to provide appropriate PPE for residents and staff.
  • January 5, 2025 renewal found eight deficiencies including incomplete tuberculosis screening, expired medications, missing first aid kit items, and missing criminal history reports, with plans of correction submitted.
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Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chesapeake's city center to Indian River Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.8 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Leigh Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Chesapeake

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.
The Vero at Chesapeake
AL
MC
 Chesapeake (Great Bridge)
138
Facility 138
VA AVG 96
Rank #58 / 365
No
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 44
Rank #179 / 446
- Steven Wilson 81.9% C- 17
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #263 / 330
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 7
Rank #227 / 330
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 32
Rank #206 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #180 / 271
Harmony at Oakbrooke
AL
IL
MC
 Chesapeake (Greenbrier West)
125
Facility 125
VA AVG 96
Rank #78 / 365
Yes
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 44
Rank #270 / 446
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Ms. Jennifer Stell 68.8% - 15
60%
Facility 60%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #184 / 330
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 7
Rank #264 / 330
41
Facility 41
VA AVG 32
Rank #202 / 271
2.7
Facility 2.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #191 / 271
Indian River Assisted Living
AL
RC
 Chesapeake (Indian River)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 96
Rank #109 / 365
No
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 44
Rank #142 / 446
- Patricia Lowe 79.1% - 21
61.9%
Facility 61.9%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #206 / 330
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 7
Rank #278 / 330
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 32
Rank #235 / 271
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #205 / 271
Hampton Manor of Chesapeake
AL
IL
MC
RC
 Chesapeake (Pleasant Grove West)
102
Facility 102
VA AVG 96
Rank #137 / 365
Yes
35
Facility 35
VA AVG 44
Rank #263 / 446
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Ms. Angela Taylor - A 1
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 330
-
Facility -
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
Parson Residential Care
AL
RC
 Chesapeake (Deep Creek North)
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 96
Rank #270 / 365
Yes
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 44
Rank #303 / 446
- Julie Ann Kelley - - 2
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 330
-
Facility -
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Indian River Assisted Living is located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
VA

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 Indian River Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Indian River Assisted Living in?

Indian River Assisted Living is in the Indian River neighborhood of Chesapeake.

Is Indian River Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Indian River Assisted Living has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Indian River Assisted Living?

Indian River Assisted Living's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Indian River Assisted Living?

No, Indian River Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Indian River Assisted Living?

Patricia Lowe is the administrator of Indian River Assisted Living.

How many beds does Indian River Assisted Living have?

Indian River Assisted Living has 110 beds.

Has Indian River Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Indian River Assisted Living has had 21 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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