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Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Watkins Centre Parkway Midlothian, VA, the Pearl at Watkins Centre is an extraordinary senior living community that offers memory care, and respite care services. Residents can choose from among luxurious and spacious accommodations with several floor plans based on their personal preferences. With its trained and compassionate team, the community offers its notable memory care service named the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood for its residents with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As for respite care services, it provides a 60-day short-term stay.
The community is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and all-inclusive environment wherein residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities and services, including a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, individualized care plans, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, medication management, etc. With the Pearl at Watkins Centre, seniors can receive the utmost care and support.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%The Pearl at Watkins Centre is administrated by Ashley Beckett.
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.
| 22 | 32 | This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 3.7 | 5.3 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.7 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 30% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.8 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 65% better |
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.
| 27 | 14 | This facility has 93% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (27 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 93% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 13 | 9 | This facility has 44% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (13 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 44% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 48% | 64% | This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (48% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 16% better |
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.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 2 | 1.2 | This facility has 67% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 67% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Studio / Companion
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3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Midlothian's city center to The Pearl at Watkins Centre's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Pearl at Watkins Centre is located in Midlothian, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Auburn Hill Senior Living |
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.
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. | Midlothian (Brandermill) | 115
Facility
115
VA AVG
95
Rank
#104 / 371 | No |
36
Facility
36
VA AVG
44
Rank
#257 / 449 | Studio / Companion | Stacey Bowen |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#71 / 297 | C | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#161 / 332 | 10
Facility
10
VA AVG
7
Rank
#272 / 332 | 26
Facility
26
VA AVG
32
Rank
#214 / 332 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#150 / 332 |
| Bickford of Chesterfield |
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.
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. | Midlothian | 74
Facility
74
VA AVG
95
Rank
#233 / 371 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
VA AVG
44
Rank
#157 / 449 | Studio / Companion | Eileen Kwak |
75.7%
Facility
75.7%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#129 / 297 | - | 14 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#168 / 332 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#229 / 332 | 40
Facility
40
VA AVG
32
Rank
#261 / 332 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#259 / 332 |
| The Pearl at Watkins Centre |
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. | Midlothian | 50
Facility
50
VA AVG
95
Rank
#306 / 371 | No |
33
Facility
33
VA AVG
44
Rank
#282 / 449 | Studio / Companion | Ashley Beckett |
82.0%
Facility
82.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#93 / 297 | - | 27 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#122 / 332 | 12
Facility
12
VA AVG
7
Rank
#286 / 332 | 22
Facility
22
VA AVG
32
Rank
#202 / 332 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#108 / 332 |
The Pearl at Watkins Centre has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to VA state health department records, The Pearl at Watkins Centre's license expires on April 30, 2026.
The Pearl at Watkins Centre's occupancy is 82%.
Ashley Beckett is the administrator of The Pearl at Watkins Centre.
The Pearl at Watkins Centre has 50 beds.
The Pearl at Watkins Centre has had 27 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Pearl at Watkins Centre in the photo gallery on this page.
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