Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Norfolk, VA
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Norfolk, VA
Overview of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
With a dedication to enriching lives, Karolwood Gardens offers a distinctive haven for seniors seeking a vibrant and comfortable lifestyle in Norfolk, Virginia. It’s a supportive community designed to provide residents with everything they need for a fulfilling life. From supervised care and in-house medical professionals like podiatrists, physicians, and psychiatrists; to daily activities, exercise programs, and tasteful meals, every aspect is thoughtfully tailored to ensure well-being and engagement.
With its game room, theater, library, and salon facilities, along with the inviting café and professional putting green, Karolwood Gardens creates a welcoming backdrop for cherished memories. In addition to the array of amenities, the home boasts a memory care unit and on-call registered nurses, offering peace of mind and specialized approaches for both residents and their families. Discover a place where a carefree lifestyle meets professional support.
97-bed community Rank #162 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 371 homes in Virginia. 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.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: 32 / 100 Rank #289 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 289th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2025 Expired
QualificationAmbulatory Only | Special Care Unit | Residential and Assisted Living Care
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is administered by Linda Underdown.
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 2021 · 5 years of data
28 complaints
43 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total inspections (207% above)
• Inspections with violations (256% above)
• Inspection violation rate (16% above)
• Total complaints (300% above)
• Complaints per year (300% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total inspections (207% above)
• Inspections with violations (256% above)
• Inspection violation rate (16% above)
• Total complaints (300% above)
• Complaints per year (300% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 43 | 14 | This facility has 207% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (43 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 207% worse |
|
Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 32 | 9 | This facility has 256% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (32 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 256% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 74% | 64% | This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (74% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 10% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 28 | 7 | This facility has 300% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (28 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 300% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 5.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 300% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5.6 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 300% worse |
Places of interest near Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norfolk's city center to Karolwood Gardens Norfolk's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Sentara Norfolk General Hospital -Advanced Heart Failure)
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Karolwood Gardens Norfolk | AL MC | Norfolk (Talbot Park) | 97
Facility
97
VA AVG
95
Rank
#162 / 371 | No |
32
Facility
32
VA AVG
44
Rank
#289 / 449 | - | Linda Underdown | - | 43 | 74.4%
Facility
74.4%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#257 / 332 | 28
Facility
28
VA AVG
7
Rank
#329 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Acclaim at East Beach | AL IL MC | Norfolk (East Ocean View) | 92
Facility
92
VA AVG
95
Rank
#177 / 371 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
VA AVG
44
Rank
#150 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Damian Polewczak |
25.0%
Facility
25.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#294 / 297 | 5 | 20%
Facility
20%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#35 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
32
Rank
#95 / 332 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#108 / 332 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall | AL | Norfolk | 90
Facility
90
VA AVG
95
Rank
#181 / 371 | No |
63
Facility
63
VA AVG
44
Rank
#91 / 449 | - | Ms. Claudia Salazar | - | 17 | 94.1%
Facility
94.1%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#313 / 332 | 11
Facility
11
VA AVG
7
Rank
#280 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall | AL | Norfolk | 90
Facility
90
VA AVG
95
Rank
#181 / 371 | No |
63
Facility
63
VA AVG
44
Rank
#91 / 449 | - | Ms. Claudia Salazar |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#166 / 297 | 17 | 94.1%
Facility
94.1%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#313 / 332 | 11
Facility
11
VA AVG
7
Rank
#280 / 332 | 50
Facility
50
VA AVG
32
Rank
#280 / 332 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#259 / 332 |
| Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine | AL | Norfolk | 88
Facility
88
VA AVG
95
Rank
#191 / 371 | No |
43
Facility
43
VA AVG
44
Rank
#223 / 449 | - | Patrice Cherry |
80.7%
Facility
80.7%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#102 / 297 | 10 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#320 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 37
Facility
37
VA AVG
32
Rank
#251 / 332 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#286 / 332 |
Financial Assistance for
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Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is located in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
What neighborhood is Karolwood Gardens Norfolk in?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk is in the Talbot Park neighborhood of Norfolk.
Is Karolwood Gardens Norfolk in a walkable area?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does Karolwood Gardens Norfolk's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, Karolwood Gardens Norfolk's license expires on November 30, 2025.
Who is the administrator of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk?
Linda Underdown is the administrator of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk.
How many beds does Karolwood Gardens Norfolk have?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk has 97 beds.
Has Karolwood Gardens Norfolk had any recent deficiencies?
Karolwood Gardens Norfolk has had 43 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Karolwood Gardens Norfolk?
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