Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Overview of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony is an assisted living community in Williamsburg, VA. Assisted living residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in a private apartment. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

The community has 136 beds and offers apartments with one or two bedrooms. A two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together. Residents can swim in the pool or use the salon and spa for personal grooming without leaving the community. Rehabilitation services are available at the community, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.

Family style dining includes multiple selections, giving residents choices at meals in a casual setting. The Dining Experience and Clubs and Activities programs offer organized opportunities around meals and activities, and religious services are available as well. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ms. Dara Taylor serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 136 Rank #55 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #43 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #250 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
46.3% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
63 / 136

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 13, 2028
AccreditationsCARF accredited

Ownership & Operating Entity

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony is administered by Ms. Dara Taylor.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Gated Community
Fitness Center
Salon
Housekeeping
Laundry
Outings
Private And Spacious One- And Two-Bedroom Apartments
Activities
Specific ProgramsDining Experience, Clubs and Activities, Financial Plans
Religious Services

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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 2006 · 20 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
39 deficiencies 1 complaint 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2006 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (22% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (81% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3932 This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (39 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 22% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.92.7 This facility has 81% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.9 vs. VA avg 2.7).↑ 81% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 814 This facility has had 43% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (8 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 17 This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2006. 0.10.4 This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.1 vs. VA avg 0.4).↓ 75% better

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Williamsburg's city center to Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Fountains at Washington House
AL
IL
MC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
215
Facility 215
VA AVG 94
Rank #13 / 351
Yes
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 45
Rank #73 / 420
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedVictoria Baxter
32.6%
Facility 32.6%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #272 / 279
A+5
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #73 / 330
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #48 / 271
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #68 / 271
Brookdale Staunton
AL
MC
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 94
Rank #45 / 351
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #361 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #171 / 279
A+8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #174 / 330
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #72 / 271
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #63 / 271
Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony
AL
Williamsburg
136
Facility 136
VA AVG 94
Rank #55 / 351
No
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 45
Rank #43 / 420
-Ms. Dara Taylor
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #250 / 279
-8
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #307 / 330
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 32
Rank #197 / 271
4.9
Facility 4.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #238 / 271
Sunrise of Alexandria
AL
HOS
MC
Alexandria (Seminary Hill)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 94
Rank #99 / 351
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #94 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArin Burrell-Duru
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #178 / 279
A-7
29%
Facility 29%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #45 / 330
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #35 / 271
0.6
Facility 0.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #34 / 271
Sunrise of Springfield
AL
HOS
MC
Springfield
100
Facility 100
VA AVG 94
Rank #128 / 351
Yes
75
Facility 75
VA AVG 45
Rank #54 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Anne Mccray
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #66 / 279
A-6
17%
Facility 17%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #22 / 330
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 32
Rank #17 / 271
0.2
Facility 0.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #17 / 271

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony

Is Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony in a walkable area?

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

When does Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's license expires on June 13, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony?

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony's occupancy is 46.3%.

Does Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony on this page.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony?

No, Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony?

Ms.. Dara Taylor is the administrator of Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony.

How many beds does Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony have?

Riverside Assisted Living at Patriots Colony has 136 beds.

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