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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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%The Waterford at Virginia Beach is administrated by Ms. Grace Sanvik.
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.
| 63 | 32 | This facility has 97% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (63 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 97% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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 |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
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 |
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Inspections with violations
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 |
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Inspection violation rate
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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
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 |
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Complaints per year
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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025, found a deficiency related to medication management, specifically the lack of a written plan for proper disposal of expired medications. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving resident care, medication administration, individualized service plans, and staff training. Several complaint investigations were substantiated in part, often citing issues with medication administration and resident care documentation, while others were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as violation notices were issued, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with medication management and resident care documentation, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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13.9 miles from city center
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 Waterford at Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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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 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. | Virginia Beach (Northwest) | 138 | No | 66 | - | Ms. Grace Sanvik | 75.4% | A | 29 | 62.1% | 17 | 63 | 2.2 |
| Bay Lake Retirement and Assisted Living Community |
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. | Virginia Beach (Northwest) | 90 | No | 21 | - | Ms. Catherine Abott | 74.4% | - | 32 | 65.6% | 21 | 54 | 1.7 |
| Harmony at Independence |
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. | Virginia Beach | 89 | No | 52 | - | Kristen Buman | 88.8% | - | 23 | 60.9% | 14 | 65 | 2.8 |
| The Villages of Rosemont |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Virginia Beach (Windsor Woods) | 80 | No | 34 | - | Steve De Jesus | 73.8% | - | 12 | 83.3% | 2 | 41 | 3.4 |
| Bickford of Virginia Beach |
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.
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. | Virginia Beach (Princess Anne) | 74 | Yes | 45 | - | Ms. Loryn Duncan-Marcil | 78.4% | - | 24 | 95.8% | 12 | 167 | 7.0 |
The Waterford at Virginia Beach is in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach.
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.
According to VA state health department records, The Waterford at Virginia Beach's license expires on October 29, 2026.
The Waterford at Virginia Beach's occupancy is 75%.
Ms. Grace Sanvik is the administrator of The Waterford at Virginia Beach.
The Waterford at Virginia Beach has 138 beds.
The Waterford at Virginia Beach has had 29 recently reported deficiencies.
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