Blue Ridge Senior Living

Is Blue Ridge Senior Living in Richmond licensed by Virginia?

Yes -- Blue Ridge Senior Living at 12411 Gayton Road in Richmond holds an active 2-year license from the Virginia Department of Social Services, facility no. 1105081, valid until Sep 30, 2027 for up to 140 residents.

A regular license runs 12 months or more and is issued to facilities found in substantial compliance; the length printed on it (2-year license) is set by the department, and the facility still gets at least one unannounced inspection every year.

What care is Blue Ridge Senior Living licensed to provide?

Blue Ridge Senior Living's license covers both residential living care and assisted living care, with a special care unit for residents with serious cognitive impairment; the VDSS record also notes non-ambulatory residents accepted.

Ask which assessed needs would require a move, and get the answer in the resident agreement. See how the two levels differ and special care unit staffing rules.

What have VDSS inspectors found at Blue Ridge Senior Living?

VDSS has posted 22 inspections of Blue Ridge Senior Living from 2023 to 2026: 5 found at least one violation and 16 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Aug 11, 2026, cited 0 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Mar 6, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 110 staff general qualifications: Based on a review of staff records, facility documentation, and photos, the facility did not ensure all staff was considerate and respectful of the rights, dignity, and sensitivities of persons who are aged or infirm or who have disabilities.

Mar 6, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 870 maintenance of buildings and grounds: Based on a review of facility documentation and interviews, the facility did not ensure the building was kept free of infestations of insects and vermin and free of their breeding places.

Aug 1, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 430 discharge of residents: Based on a review of the resident’s record and interview, the facility did not ensure that within 60 days of discharge, each resident or his legal representative shall give any refunds due.

Sep 25, 2024 (renewal):

• 325 fall risk rating: Based on the review of facility records and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that a fall risk rating was reviewed and updated after a fall.
• 250 staff records and health requirements: Based on the review of facility records the facility failed to ensure that Personal and social data was maintained on staff and included in the staff record.
• 320 physical examination and report: Based on the review of facility records the facility failed to ensure that within the 30 days preceding admission, a person shall have a physical examination by an independent physician.

Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.

How does Blue Ridge Senior Living compare with similar-sized facilities in Henrico County?

Blue Ridge Senior Living ranks 8th by capacity among 47 licensed facilities in Henrico County (county median 60, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 15 inspections, 3 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about Blue Ridge Senior Living?

For Richmond the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Henrico County is Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging at 804-343-3000.

Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545; suspected abuse to APS at (888) 832-3858. More local contacts are on our Henrico County page.