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Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Cardinal Senior Communities is administrated by Hollie E. Bruffy.
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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 54 | 32 | This facility has 69% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (54 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 69% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 9 | 5.3 | This facility has 70% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 5.3).↑ 70% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 2.3 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Virginia average (2.3 vs. VA avg 2.3).— At avg |
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.
| 24 | 14 | This facility has 71% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (24 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 71% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 15 | 9 | This facility has 67% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 67% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 63% | 64% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (63% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 1% better |
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.
| 16 | 7 | This facility has 129% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 129% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 2.7 | 1.2 | This facility has 125% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.7 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 125% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 29, 2025, identified deficiencies related to medication management, including delayed delivery and missed dosages of prescribed medications. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues primarily involving resident care, medication management, individualized service plans, and documentation. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though some were substantiated in part, particularly concerning resident care and medication administration. Enforcement actions included violation notices and opportunities to submit plans of correction, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with medication management and resident care documentation, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Cardinal Senior Communities is located in BEDFORD, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Harmony at Independence |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Virginia Beach | 89 | No | 52 | - | Kristen Buman | 88.8% | - | 23 | 60.9% | 14 | 65 | 2.8 |
| Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Alexandria (Rosemont) | 88 | Yes | 21 | - | Ms Sabrina Pegross | 75.0% | - | 5 | 40% | - | 3 | 0.6 |
| Hickory Hill Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Burkeville | 80 | No | 0 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Laura D. Glasscock | 91.3% | A+ | 17 | 41.2% | 8 | 26 | 1.5 |
| Braddock Glen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Fairfax (Lee Meadows) | 79 | Yes | 44 | - | Ms. Katherine Westerman | 68.4% | - | 10 | 30% | 2 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cardinal Senior Communities |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bedford | 57 | No | 65 | - | Hollie E. Bruffy | 59.6% | - | 24 | 62.5% | 16 | 54 | 2.3 |
Cardinal Senior Communities has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to VA state health department records, Cardinal Senior Communities's license expires on June 30, 2027.
Cardinal Senior Communities's occupancy is 60%.
Hollie E. Bruffy is the administrator of Cardinal Senior Communities.
Cardinal Senior Communities has 57 beds.
Cardinal Senior Communities has had 24 recently reported deficiencies.
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