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The Gardens of Virginia Beach
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Virginia Beach, VA
Exterior view of The Gardens of Virginia Beach facility Outdoor seating area with tables and chairs Cozy common area with comfortable seating Cozy common area with seating and artwork

The Gardens of Virginia Beach

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Virginia Beach, VA
5620 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Gardens of Virginia Beach

Indulge in sunny weather and elegant community spaces at The Gardens of Virginia Beach, a cozy senior living community set in Virginia Beach, VA, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. Choose from a variety of well-designed studio apartments and enjoy access to an array of services, including weekly housekeeping and linen services. A dedicated and experienced team is available to support residents 24/7, ensuring them peace of mind and security.

At The Gardens of Virginia Beach, residents are guaranteed to receive the support that they require with personalized medical resources and access to various rehabilitative services, and fitness solutions. Their Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program provides residents dealing with memory loss access to various services, including regular health and wellness assessments, on-site nursing supervision, and 24- hour specially trained team members. Three prepared, nutritious meals a day ensures residents have the nourishment they need to stay healthy and maintain their holistic well-being.

Facility Direct Line (757) 499-4800
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Bed community size
122-bed community Rank #85 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th 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: 49 / 100 Rank #179 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
Rank #48 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
109 / 122
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Gardens of Virginia Beach is administered by Ms. Kowanda Tyus.

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 77 deficiencies 12 complaints 27 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 2020 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (141% above)
• Deficiencies per year (142% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (26% above)
• Inspections with violations (156% above)
• Inspection violation rate (33% above)
• Total complaints (71% above)
• Complaints per year (67% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 9, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 7732 This facility has 141% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (77 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 141% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 12.85.3 This facility has 142% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12.8 vs. VA avg 5.3).↑ 142% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.92.3 This facility has 26% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.9 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 26% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2714 This facility has had 93% more total inspections than the Virginia average (27 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 93% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 239 This facility has 156% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (23 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 156% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 85%64% This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (85% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 21% 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. 127 This facility has 71% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 21.2 This facility has 67% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 67% worse

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

  • October 9, 2025 complaint inspection substantiated a dignity violation where staff fed a resident sitting on the floor without consent or assistance.
  • September 4, 2025 renewal inspection found three deficiencies including failure to complete annual Uniform Assessment Instruments and lack of licensed healthcare oversight.
  • July 17, 2025 complaint inspection substantiated medication administration and documentation deficiencies, including incomplete medication records and failure to document required resident rounds.
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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 5620 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

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Private RoomsMs. Karen Land 86.9% -7
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The Gardens of Virginia Beach
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach (Northwest)
122
Facility 122
VA AVG 96
Rank #85 / 365
Yes
49
Facility 49
VA AVG 44
Rank #179 / 446
StudioMs. Kowanda Tyus 89.3% -27
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #285 / 330
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Facility 12
VA AVG 7
Rank #284 / 330
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VA AVG 32
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Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
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IL
MC
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 96
Rank #87 / 365
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47
Facility 47
VA AVG 44
Rank #192 / 446
1 BedMs. Julia Fretwell 57.5% A+9
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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Virginia Beach (Princess Anne Road)
95
Facility 95
VA AVG 96
Rank #167 / 365
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49
Facility 49
VA AVG 44
Rank #179 / 446
-Ms. Teresa Anderson 83.2% -8
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Facility 37.5%
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Atlantic Shores
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50
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8
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1 Bed / 2 Bed- 77.0% A+-----
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Gardens of Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Virginia Beach

What neighborhood is The Gardens of Virginia Beach in?

The Gardens of Virginia Beach is in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach.

Is The Gardens of Virginia Beach in a walkable area?

The Gardens of Virginia Beach has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does The Gardens of Virginia Beach's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Gardens of Virginia Beach's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Gardens of Virginia Beach?

The Gardens of Virginia Beach's occupancy is 89%.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Virginia Beach?

Yes, The Gardens of Virginia Beach allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Gardens of Virginia Beach?

Ms Kowanda Tyus is the administrator of The Gardens of Virginia Beach.

How many beds does The Gardens of Virginia Beach have?

The Gardens of Virginia Beach has 122 beds.

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