The Pearl at Watkins Centre
Memory Care & Respite Care · Midlothian, VA

The Pearl at Watkins Centre

Memory Care & Respite Care · Midlothian, VA

Overview of The Pearl at Watkins Centre

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Watkins Centre Parkway Midlothian, VA, The Pearl at Watkins Centre is an extraordinary senior living community that offers memory care, and respite care services. Residents can choose from among luxurious and spacious accommodations with several floor plans based on their personal preferences. With its trained and compassionate team, the community offers its notable memory care service named the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood for its residents with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As for respite care services, it provides a 60-day short-term stay.

The community is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and all-inclusive environment wherein residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities and services, including a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, individualized care plans, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, medication management, etc. With The Pearl at Watkins Centre, seniors can receive the utmost care and support.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #245 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 245th out of 276 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #194 / 301Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 194th out of 301 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.
33 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #62 / 222Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 62nd out of 222 memory care communities we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 222. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.
82% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
41 / 50

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Special Care Un | Assisted Living

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Pearl at Watkins Centre is administered by Ashley Beckley.

Contact Information

Business Hours24 hours a day - , 7 days

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
22 deficiencies 12 complaints 22 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total complaints (71% above)
• Complaints per year (67% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (31% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% 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. 2232 This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 31% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.02.7 This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 63% 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. 2214 This facility has had 57% more total inspections than the Virginia average (22 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more

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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Companion

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Places of interest near The Pearl at Watkins Centre

Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Midlothian's city center to The Pearl at Watkins Centre's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Auburn Hill Senior Living
MC
AL
Midlothian (Brandermill)
115
Facility 115
VA AVG 102
Rank #82 / 276
No
36
Facility 36
VA AVG 46
Rank #177 / 301
-Stacey Bowen
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #48 / 222
C16
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #66 / 255
26
Facility 26
VA AVG 32
Rank #115 / 208
1.6
Facility 1.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #62 / 208
Bickford of Chesterfield
MC
AL
Midlothian
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 102
Rank #190 / 276
Yes
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 46
Rank #114 / 301
Private RoomsEileen Kwak
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #90 / 222
-13
62%
Facility 62%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #129 / 255
40
Facility 40
VA AVG 32
Rank #149 / 208
3.1
Facility 3.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #143 / 208
The Pearl at Watkins Centre
MC
RC
Midlothian
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 102
Rank #245 / 276
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 46
Rank #194 / 301
Studio / CompanionAshley Beckley
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #62 / 222
-22
59%
Facility 59%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #114 / 255
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 32
Rank #105 / 208
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #38 / 208

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other VA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Virginia

The Pearl at Watkins Centre is located in Midlothian, 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 The Pearl at Watkins Centre

Is The Pearl at Watkins Centre in a walkable area?

The Pearl at Watkins Centre has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does The Pearl at Watkins Centre's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Pearl at Watkins Centre's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Pearl at Watkins Centre?

The Pearl at Watkins Centre's occupancy is 82%.

Are pets allowed at The Pearl at Watkins Centre?

Yes, The Pearl at Watkins Centre allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Pearl at Watkins Centre?

Ashley Beckley is the administrator of The Pearl at Watkins Centre.

How many beds does The Pearl at Watkins Centre have?

The Pearl at Watkins Centre has 50 beds.

How much does The Pearl at Watkins Centre cost per month?

Pricing at The Pearl at Watkins Centre starts at $7,400 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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