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Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Birch Ridge of Staunton, a distinguished community in Staunton, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with memory-related needs receive top-notch care from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, transportation services are provided. The community’s dedicated services and top-notch amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Birch Ridge Senior Living is administrated by Ms Adaobi Nwadialo.
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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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 68 | 32 | This facility has 113% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (68 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 113% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 11.3 | 5.3 | This facility has 113% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (11.3 vs. VA avg 5.3).↑ 113% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.2 | 2.3 | This facility has 39% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 39% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 21 | 14 | This facility has 50% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 50% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 14 | 9 | This facility has 56% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (14 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 56% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 67% | 64% | This facility has 3 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (67% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 3% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 1.7 | 1.2 | This facility has 42% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.7 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 42% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025, identified deficiencies related to staffing levels, failure to update the Uniform Assessment Instrument annually, and incomplete review of individualized service plans. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with staff training, medication management, resident care plans, supervision, and facility maintenance. Complaint investigations substantiated problems with medication administration, staff training, supervision, and incident reporting, including a substantiated complaint involving a resident fall with delayed staff response. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance, with some recurring themes but no clear pattern of overall improvement or worsening in recent months.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private / Companion Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
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4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Staunton's city center to Birch Ridge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Birch Ridge Senior Living is located in Staunton, Virginia.
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Birch Ridge Senior Living is in the Imperial Drive neighborhood of Staunton.
Birch Ridge Senior Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to VA state health department records, Birch Ridge Senior Living's license expires on February 25, 2026.
Birch Ridge Senior Living's occupancy is 71%.
Ms Adaobi Nwadialo is the administrator of Birch Ridge Senior Living.
Birch Ridge Senior Living has 28 beds.
Birch Ridge Senior Living has had 21 recently reported deficiencies.
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