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Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
Serving 97 residents, Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is an assisted living community on Granby Street in the Talbot Park neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. The community is in a somewhat walkable area. Some services are within walking distance, but most errands require a short drive.
As a residential-scale assisted living community, Karolwood Gardens supports older adults who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation while encouraging independence. The smaller setting may appeal to families who value personalized attention and a quieter pace of living instead of a larger community with a long list of amenities.
Families considering Karolwood Gardens should schedule an in-person tour. The best way to get the feel for the community, find out what room options are available, what type of things are done daily, and what the approach to care is like is to visit the community. A tour also allows families to get a sense of how staff interacts with residents and if the environment and services of the community are a good fit for their loved one.
Community insights.
About this community
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is administered by Linda Underdown.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 28 complaints 43 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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• Inspections with deficiencies (256% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (25% above)
• Total complaints (300% above)
• Complaints per year (300% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 43 | 14 | This facility has had 207% more total inspections than the Virginia average (43 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 207% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 32 | 9 | This facility has 256% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (32 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 256% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 74% | 59% | This facility has 15 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (74% vs. VA avg 59%).↑ 15% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 28 | 7 | This facility has 300% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 300% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 5.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 300% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 300% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Places of interest near Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norfolk's city center to Karolwood Gardens Norfolk's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Norfolk General Hospital -Advanced Heart Failure)
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Karolwood Gardens Norfolk | AL MC | Norfolk (Talbot Park) | 97
Facility
97
VA AVG
94
Rank
#130 / 311 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
VA AVG
45
Rank
#220 / 336 | - | Linda Underdown | - | 43 | 74%
Facility
74%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#211 / 303 | 28
Facility
28
VA AVG
7
Rank
#300 / 303 | - | - |
| Acclaim at East Beach | AL IL MC | Norfolk (East Ocean View) | 92
Facility
92
VA AVG
94
Rank
#144 / 311 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
VA AVG
45
Rank
#119 / 336 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Damian Polewczak |
25.0%
Facility
25.0%
VA AVG
69.8%
Rank
#247 / 249 | 5 | 20%
Facility
20%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#22 / 303 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#105 / 303 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
32
Rank
#33 / 248 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#41 / 248 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall | AL MC RC | Norfolk | 90
Facility
90
VA AVG
94
Rank
#148 / 311 | No |
63
Facility
63
VA AVG
45
Rank
#73 / 336 | - | Claudia Salazar |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
VA AVG
69.8%
Rank
#135 / 249 | 17 | 94%
Facility
94%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#282 / 303 | 11
Facility
11
VA AVG
7
Rank
#253 / 303 | 50
Facility
50
VA AVG
32
Rank
#200 / 248 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#164 / 248 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine | AL MC RC | Norfolk | 88
Facility
88
VA AVG
94
Rank
#156 / 311 | No |
43
Facility
43
VA AVG
45
Rank
#177 / 336 | - | Patrice Cherry |
80.7%
Facility
80.7%
VA AVG
69.8%
Rank
#74 / 249 | 9 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#287 / 303 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 303 | 37
Facility
37
VA AVG
32
Rank
#175 / 248 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#207 / 248 |
| Harbor’s Edge | AL IL MC NH SNF | Norfolk | 83
Facility
83
VA AVG
94
Rank
#176 / 311 | No |
86
Facility
86
VA AVG
45
Rank
#22 / 336 | - | Senece Midgett |
68.7%
Facility
68.7%
VA AVG
69.8%
Rank
#147 / 249 | 7 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#287 / 303 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 303 | 39
Facility
39
VA AVG
32
Rank
#182 / 248 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#231 / 248 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other VA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is located in Norfolk, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
What neighborhood is Karolwood Gardens Norfolk in?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is in the Talbot Park neighborhood of Norfolk.
Is Karolwood Gardens Norfolk in a walkable area?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Karolwood Gardens Norfolk?
Yes, Karolwood Gardens Norfolk allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk?
Linda Underdown is the administrator of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk.
How many beds does Karolwood Gardens Norfolk have?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk has 97 beds.
Are there photos of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Karolwood Gardens Norfolk provide?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.
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