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The Waterford at Virginia Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA
Exterior view of The Waterford at Virginia Beach entrance Dining area with festive decorations and dining tables. Outdoor courtyard with seating and residents Residents enjoying a gathering in a common area Residents participating in a fun activity in a common area

The Waterford at Virginia Beach

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Virginia Beach, VA
5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Waterford at Virginia Beach

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The Waterford at Virginia Beach offers a splendid opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking beach and scenic shoreline. The community is situated within a 20-minute drive from Norfolk International Airport, making it a convenient location for families. With its refreshing ambiance and top notch service, The Waterford stands out as one of the top-rated senior communities, as per consumer reviews on A Place for Mom.
The Waterford provides assisted living, memory care, and temporary stay services. The community’s recently renovated rooms offer modern, comfortable living spaces with floor plans designed with safety features in mind. Moreover, they provide an eclectic mix of engaging activities to suit the varying interests of their residents. Living here means enjoying the perks of enjoying everyday without worrying about home maintenance. Its round-the-clock staffing, emergency response system, and transportation services also ensure residents feel safe and secure day in, day out.

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Bed community size
138-bed community Rank #58 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in 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
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #77 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #142 / 314Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 314 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 314. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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
104 / 138
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 29, 2026
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Waterford at Virginia Beach is administrated by Ms. Grace Sanvik.

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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 63 deficiencies 17 complaints 29 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 6 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (97% above)
• Deficiencies per year (98% above)
• Total inspections (107% above)
• Inspections with violations (100% above)
• Total complaints (143% above)
• Complaints per year (133% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (4% below)
• Inspection violation rate (3% below)
Latest Inspection October 7, 2025 Renewal

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

This Facility VA Average vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 63 32 This facility has 97% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (63 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 97% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 10.5 5.3 This facility has 98% more deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10.5 vs. VA avg 5.3).↑ 98% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.2 2.3 This facility has 4% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 4% better

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

This Facility VA Average vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 29 14 This facility has 107% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (29 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 107% worse
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 18 9 This facility has 100% more inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (18 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 100% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 62% 64% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (62% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 2% better

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

This Facility VA Average vs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 17 7 This facility has 143% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (17 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 2.8 1.2 This facility has 133% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.8 vs. VA avg 1.2).↑ 133% worse

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

  • The October 7, 2025 renewal inspection found one deficiency related to medication disposal and required a plan of correction.
  • The facility had repeated substantiated complaints from 2023 through early 2025 involving medication administration errors, incomplete individualized service plans, and failure to obtain timely criminal history reports.
  • Complaint investigations in May and December 2024 found some allegations unsubstantiated but confirmed ongoing issues with resident care documentation and individualized service plan compliance.
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Address 13.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Virginia Beach's city center to The Waterford at Virginia Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.02 miles to nearest hospital (Planned Parenthood - Virginia Beach Health Center)

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
The Waterford at Virginia Beach
AL
MC
RC
 Virginia Beach (Northwest)
138
Facility 138
VA AVG 95
Rank #58 / 371
No
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 44
Rank #77 / 449
Ms. Grace Sanvik
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #132 / 297
A 29
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #206 / 332
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 7
Rank #312 / 332
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 32
Rank #296 / 332
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #221 / 332
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
AL
IL
MC
NH
 Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 95
Rank #89 / 371
Yes
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 44
Rank #193 / 449
Ms. Julia Fretwell
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #223 / 297
A+ 9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #266 / 332
2
Facility 2
VA AVG 7
Rank #110 / 332
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #211 / 332
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #256 / 332
First Colonial Inn
AL
IL
MC
 Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 95
Rank #195 / 371
No
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 44
Rank #91 / 449
Tina Marin
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #81 / 297
- 10
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #243 / 332
1
Facility 1
VA AVG 7
Rank #67 / 332
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 32
Rank #244 / 332
3.4
Facility 3.4
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #280 / 332
Bickford of Virginia Beach
AL
MC
 Virginia Beach (Princess Anne)
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 95
Rank #233 / 371
Yes
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 44
Rank #208 / 449
Ms. Loryn Duncan-Marcil
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #121 / 297
- 24
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #317 / 332
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 7
Rank #286 / 332
167
Facility 167
VA AVG 32
Rank #329 / 332
7.0
Facility 7.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #320 / 332
Atlantic Shores
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
 Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 95
Rank #306 / 371
Yes
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
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71.5%
Facility 71.5%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #155 / 297
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

The Waterford at Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterford at Virginia Beach

What neighborhood is The Waterford at Virginia Beach in?

The Waterford at Virginia Beach is in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach.

Is The Waterford at Virginia Beach in a walkable area?

The Waterford at Virginia Beach has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does The Waterford at Virginia Beach's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, The Waterford at Virginia Beach's license expires on October 29, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Waterford at Virginia Beach?

The Waterford at Virginia Beach's occupancy is 75%.

Who is the administrator of The Waterford at Virginia Beach?

Ms. Grace Sanvik is the administrator of The Waterford at Virginia Beach.

How many beds does The Waterford at Virginia Beach have?

The Waterford at Virginia Beach has 138 beds.

Has The Waterford at Virginia Beach had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Waterford at Virginia Beach has had 29 recently reported deficiencies.

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