Is Petersburg Home for Ladies in Petersburg licensed by Virginia?
It is: the state roster shows Petersburg Home for Ladies (Petersburg, VA 23803) with a 2-year license that expires Mar 31, 2027, a licensed capacity of 54, and VDSS facility number 4804.
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 Petersburg Home for Ladies licensed to provide?
Petersburg Home for Ladies's license covers both residential living care and assisted living care, with no special care unit, so it does not operate a secured dementia unit; the VDSS record also notes non-ambulatory residents accepted.
Before signing, ask the administrator which changes in care needs the license cannot accommodate. See how the two levels differ.
What have VDSS inspectors found at Petersburg Home for Ladies?
VDSS has posted 7 inspections of Petersburg Home for Ladies from 2022 to 2026: 3 found at least one violation and 0 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Sep 9, 2026, cited 2 standards.
| Date | Type | Complaint | Violation | Sections cited (22VAC40-73-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Monitoring | No | Yes | 680, 460 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Monitoring | No | No | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Renewal | No | No | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | — | No | No | — |
| Feb 26, 2024 | — | No | No | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | No | Yes | — |
| May 3, 2022 | — | No | Yes | — |
What inspectors wrote since mid-2024
Sep 9, 2026 (monitoring):
- 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a review of the facility’s internal investigation, related documentation and Medication Administration Records, the facility did not ensure that in the event of an adverse drug reaction or medication error, medication administration staff document actions taken in the resident’s record.
- 460 personal care services and general supervision and care: Based on a review of the internal investigation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the facility shall assume general responsibility for the health, safety and well-being of the residents.
Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.
How does Petersburg Home for Ladies compare with similar-sized facilities in Petersburg?
Petersburg Home for Ladies ranks 2nd by capacity among 12 licensed facilities in Petersburg (county median 10.5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Oak Tri-Cities LLC | Petersburg | 113 | Yes | 1 of 5 |
| Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg | Petersburg | 31 | No | 1 of 3 |
| Shore Street Assisted Living | Petersburg | 28 | No | 1 of 2 |
Who can help with a concern about Petersburg Home for Ladies?
For Petersburg the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Petersburg is Crater District Area Agency on Aging at 804-732-7020.
Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545; suspected abuse to APS at (888) 832-3858. More local contacts are on our Petersburg page.
| Shown in the VDSS record | Not in the record | |
|---|---|---|
| License | 2-year license, expires Mar 31, 2027 | Accreditation, awards |
| Size | 54 licensed residents | Current occupancy |
| Oversight | 7 inspections, 3 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.
