Inspection Reports for The Ridge at Sterling

The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted following a self-reported incident received by VDSS Division of Licensing regarding allegations related to building and grounds.

The licensing inspector completed a tour of the physical plant including the building and grounds. The evidence gathered did not support the self-report of non-compliance with standards or law.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by the Fairfax Licensing Office on 2025-10-27 regarding Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions and Buildings and Grounds.

The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations of non-compliance with standards or law in the areas reviewed.

Complaint related to Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions and Buildings and Grounds; the evidence did not support the allegations.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection to evaluate compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements for the assisted living facility.

The inspection identified multiple violations including an acting administrator operating beyond the allowed 150 days, insufficient annual training hours for direct care staff, medication management plan deficiencies leading to missed medication doses, and missing physician orders in resident records.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 2025-08-07 regarding allegations in the areas of Resident Care and Related Services, Resident Accommodations and Related Services, and Buildings and Grounds.

The investigation supported some, but not all, of the allegations. Non-compliance was found in the area of Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions, specifically the facility did not have sufficient bed and bath linens in good repair so that residents always have clean sheets.

A complaint was substantiated in part; the facility failed to provide clean bed linens to Resident #1, who was observed without sheets on her bed and reported not having any sheets. Facility staff reported sheets are not provided to residents. Documentation did not indicate resident preference to supply own linens.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 2025-08-11 regarding allegations in the area of Resident Care and Related Services at The Ridge at Sterling assisted living facility.

The investigation supported some allegations of non-compliance related to medication management, physician order clarity, medication administration practices, and availability and storage of PRN medications. Multiple violations were cited, including missed or delayed medications, expired medications, incomplete physician orders, and improper medication administration.

The complaint was substantiated in part, with evidence supporting some allegations of non-compliance in Resident Care and Related Services, specifically medication management and administration.

The inspection was a monitoring visit focused on Administration and Administrative Services at the assisted living facility.

Facility documentation was reviewed and one staff interview was conducted. No violations were cited during the inspection.

The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted by the licensing inspector to review compliance with personnel, admission, retention and discharge of residents, and resident care and related services regulations.

The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the self-report of non-compliance with standards or law. No deficiencies were cited.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by VDSS Division of Licensing on January 27, 2025, regarding an allegation in the area of Building and Grounds.

The inspection found that the facility did not ensure the interior was kept clean and free from rubbish, with rubbish observed on a resident's floor, dirt in a bathroom, and loose floor panels in the stairwell.

Complaint related: Yes. A complaint was received on 1/27/25 regarding Building and Grounds. The inspection was complaint-related.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by the Fairfax Licensing Office on 2024-12-19 regarding Resident Care and Related Services.

The investigation found no evidence to support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law. The inspection summary will be posted publicly within 5 business days.

Complaint related to Resident Care and Related Services received on 2024-12-19; investigation did not substantiate the complaint.

The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint received by VDSS Division of Licensing on December 5, 2024, regarding allegations in the areas of Admission, Retention, and Discharge of Residents; Resident Care and Related Services; and Buildings and Grounds.

The investigation supported some, but not all, of the allegations. Non-compliance was found in the area of Buildings and Grounds related to the improper use of portable heating units in resident rooms without a power failure or emergency.

The complaint was substantiated in part, specifically regarding Buildings and Grounds. A violation notice was issued related to the use of portable heaters in resident rooms without an emergency condition.

The inspection was a renewal visit to assess compliance with applicable standards and laws for the assisted living facility.

The inspection identified multiple violations including failure to document hospice services on individualized service plans, delayed staff response to call pendants, unsecured resident records and medication storage areas, missed medication dosages, incomplete medication administration records, and unavailable PRN medications. Plans of correction were proposed for each deficiency.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint-related investigation to review allegations of non-compliance with standards or law at The Ridge at Sterling assisted living facility.

The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law. An exit meeting was planned to review the inspection findings.

The inspection was complaint-related, but the investigation did not substantiate the allegations of non-compliance.

The inspection was a monitoring visit to review compliance with applicable standards and laws at The Ridge at Sterling assisted living facility.

The inspection found multiple violations related to Individualized Service Plans (ISP) not being signed or updated annually, failure to follow policy on resident medication self-management assessments, and incomplete Medication Administration Records (MAR) lacking diagnosis or indication for prescribed drugs. Plans of correction were proposed for each violation.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to the facility.

The complaint was investigated and determined to be not valid.

Complaint was determined not valid.

The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted to ensure that previous B2 violations were corrected following a self-reported incident received on 2023-03-22 regarding allegations in resident care and related services.

The inspection found violations related to failure to review and update Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) at least annually and failure to properly document medication administration records with date, time, and staff initials. Violations were issued based on these findings.

The inspection was a monitoring visit conducted following a self-reported incident received by VDSS Division of Licensing on 1/25/2023 regarding allegations in the area(s) of resident care.

The investigation supported the self-report of non-compliance with standards or law, resulting in violations issued related to medication storage, administration, and documentation. The facility failed to keep Scheduled II drugs in locked storage, did not administer medications according to physician orders, and failed to properly document medication administration.

The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection to assess compliance with applicable standards and laws prior to the expiration of the current license.

The inspection found non-compliance with applicable standards, including deficiencies related to tuberculosis risk assessments for staff and medication administration record errors or omissions. Violation notices were issued and the licensee was given the opportunity to submit a plan of correction.

An unannounced renewal study was conducted to assess compliance with licensing standards and regulations for the assisted living facility.

The facility was found non-compliant with requirements related to Sworn Statements or affirmations for employment applicants, including incomplete or undated statements and failure to disclose past criminal history, resulting in violation notices issued.

A monitoring inspection was initiated to review compliance with applicable standards and laws, conducted remotely due to COVID-19 protocols.

No violations were found during the inspection. Criminal record checks and sworn statements of staff hired under previous ownership were not updated under new ownership, and technical assistance was provided to address this for future inspections.

The inspection was conducted due to a change of ownership using an alternate remote protocol necessitated by a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.

No violations were cited during the inspection. The administrator license was renewed through 3/31/2022, and the most recent health and fire inspections are current with a fire inspection planned under new ownership.