The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

Overview of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior living community administered by Denise Colbert in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering assisted living and specialized memory care. Along with a warm, home-like environment that focuses on residents experiencing memory loss, the community also offers an all-inclusive pricing model, which bundles a wide range of services into a single monthly cost to provide financial predictability that many families find valuable. With 54 of 72 licensed beds occupied, the community is currently at approximately 75% occupancy.

Across 15 total inspections, only three resulted in violations, which is well below the state average of 64.3%. Total deficiencies on record stand at three, which is well below the Virginia average of 32. Eight complaint investigations have been conducted, with most found to be unsubstantiated. Additionally, the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025, cited one deficiency related to staff not following a resident’s two-person transfer protocol. Prior issues also included resident supervision and administrator coverage gaps, which represent manageable concerns rather than patterns of systemic failure. However, no fines or enforcement actions were reported.

Services and amenities offered include 24/7 staffing, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living, alongside dining services with three meals daily, housekeeping, personal laundry and linen services, and concierge services. Therapeutic and recreational programming is also provided, as well as an emergency medical alert system in all accommodations. Furthermore, the Transitions Program supports residents navigating the shift from one level of care to another, while individualized service plans and ongoing case management remain confirmed components of the care model.

With an all-inclusive pricing structure, a long inspection track record, and few substantiated concerns, The Heritage Inn is best suited for older adults requiring assisted living or memory care in Charlottesville who value predictable pricing.

Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #246 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th out of 371 homes in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 99 / 100 Rank #1 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 449 homes in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #142 / 311Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 311 homes in Virginia for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 311. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
54 / 72
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 28, 2028

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility is administrated by Denise Colbert.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency medical alert system in all accommodations.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Staffing
Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Personal Laundry And Linen Services
Concierge Services
Therapeutic
Recreational And Social Activities
Emergency Medical Alert System
Specific ProgramsTransitions Program, Individual Service Plans and on-going case management.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining services provide 3 delicious and nutritious meals daily.

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 3 deficiencies 8 complaints 15 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2020 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total inspections (7% above)
• Total complaints (14% above)
• Complaints per year (8% above)
5 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (91% below)
• Deficiencies per year (91% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
• Inspections with violations (67% below)
• Inspection violation rate (69% below)
Latest Inspection November 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 332 This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 0.55.3 This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.22.3 This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 91% better

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1514 This facility has 7% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 7% worse
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 39 This facility has 67% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 67% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 20%64% This facility has 44 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (20% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 44% better

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. 87 This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 1.31.2 This facility has 8% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 8% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025, found one deficiency for not following a resident’s two-person assist transfer plan, but the related complaint was not substantiated.
  • A self-reported incident on August 28, 2025, confirmed a violation for failure to provide supervision to prevent a resident from wandering off the premises.
  • The October 16, 2020 monitoring inspection found a violation for failing to immediately appoint a qualified acting administrator, causing a lapse in administrator coverage.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility is located in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
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.

Charlottesville
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 98
Rank #246 / 371
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 44
Rank #1 / 449
-Denise Colbert
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #135 / 297
15
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #35 / 332
3
Facility 3
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0.2
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The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility
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.

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72
Facility 72
VA AVG 98
Rank #246 / 371
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 44
Rank #1 / 449
-Denise Colbert-15
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #35 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332

Frequently Asked Questions about The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility

Is The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in a walkable area?

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

When does The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility's license expires on June 28, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility?

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility's occupancy is 75%.

Who is the administrator of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility?

Denise Colbert is the administrator of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility.

How many beds does The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility have?

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility has 72 beds.

Has The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility?

Yes — there are 2 photos of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in the photo gallery on this page.

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