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Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Carriage Hill Retirement is administrated by Christine Pruett.
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.
| 291 | 32 | This facility has 809% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (291 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 809% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 48.5 | 5.3 | This facility has 815% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (48.5 vs. VA avg 5.3).↑ 815% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.4 | 2.3 | This facility has 48% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 48% 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.
| 86 | 14 | This facility has 514% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (86 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 514% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 63 | 9 | This facility has 600% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (63 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 600% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 73% | 64% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (73% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 9% 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.
| 60 | 7 | This facility has 757% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (60 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 757% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 10 | 1.2 | This facility has 733% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 733% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025, identified a deficiency related to improper storage of medications on the medication cart. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving medication management, resident care documentation, staffing issues, and failure to complete required assessments and rounds. Several complaint investigations substantiated violations concerning missed skilled nursing treatments, incomplete individualized service plans, and inadequate supervision in the memory care unit, with some incidents involving failure to report major events timely. Enforcement actions such as violation notices and required plans of correction were issued, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with medication administration and resident care documentation, with no clear pattern of sustained improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Carriage Hill Retirement 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.
| Carriage Hill Retirement |
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 | 140 | No | 65 | - | Christine Pruett | 50.7% | - | 86 | 73.3% | 60 | 291 | 3.4 |
| 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 |
Carriage Hill Retirement 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, Carriage Hill Retirement's license expires on June 30, 2025.
Carriage Hill Retirement's occupancy is 51%.
Christine Pruett is the administrator of Carriage Hill Retirement.
Carriage Hill Retirement has 140 beds.
Carriage Hill Retirement has had 86 recently reported deficiencies.
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