Is Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility in Richmond licensed by Virginia?
It is: the state roster shows Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility (Richmond, VA 23228) with a 2-year license that expires Jun 18, 2028, a licensed capacity of 85, and VDSS facility number 1104020.
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 Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility licensed to provide?
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility'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 Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility?
VDSS has posted 6 inspections of Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility from 2022 to 2026: 1 found at least one violation and 3 were complaint-related, and the latest, on May 27, 2026, cited 0 standards.
| Date | Type | Complaint | Violation | Sections cited (22VAC40-73-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Renewal | No | No | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Monitoring | No | Yes | 70 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Complaint | Yes | No | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | — | No | No | — |
What inspectors wrote since mid-2024
Jan 24, 2025 (monitoring):
- 70 incident reports: Based on the review of facility records and staff interviews the facility failed to report to the regional licensing office within 24 hours any major incident that has negatively affected or that threatens the life, health, safety, or welfare of any resident.
Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.
How does Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility compare with similar-sized facilities in Henrico County?
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility ranks 18th 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 3 inspections, 1 with violations.
| Facility | City | Capacity | Special care unit | Inspections with violations since Oct 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End | Richmond | 95 | Yes | 5 of 5 |
| Hermitage Deep Run | Richmond | 90 | Yes | 2 of 7 |
| Hawkins Residential II | Richmond | 84 | No | 0 of 4 |
| Shalom Parkside Senior Living | Richmond | 75 | Yes | 2 of 7 |
Who can help with a concern about Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility?
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.
| Shown in the VDSS record | Not in the record | |
|---|---|---|
| License | 2-year license, expires Jun 18, 2028 | Accreditation, awards |
| Size | 85 licensed residents | Current occupancy |
| Oversight | 6 inspections, 1 with violations | A star rating (Virginia has none) |
| Price | Not published | Ask for a written rate sheet |
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, data as of Oct 28, 2026.
