The Barrington at Hioaks

Is The Barrington at Hioaks in Richmond licensed by Virginia?

It is: the state roster shows The Barrington at Hioaks (Richmond, VA 23225) with a 2-year license that expires Jun 30, 2028, a licensed capacity of 200, and VDSS facility number 1775.

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 The Barrington at Hioaks licensed to provide?

The Barrington at Hioaks'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.

Before signing, ask the administrator which changes in care needs the license cannot accommodate. See how the two levels differ and special care unit staffing rules.

What have VDSS inspectors found at The Barrington at Hioaks?

VDSS has posted 32 inspections of The Barrington at Hioaks from 2022 to 2026: 11 found at least one violation and 21 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Aug 19, 2026, cited 0 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Aug 19, 2026 (inspection, complaint-related):

• 640 medication management plan and reference materials: Based on a documentation review, the facility did not ensure compliance with the facility medication management plan.

Jul 20, 2026 (complaint):

• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a documentation review, the facility did not ensure that medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber's instructions.

May 19, 2025 (renewal):

• 1100 approval: Based on file reviews, the facility did not document that the order of priority was followed for approval of placement in the safe, secure environment.
• 930 provisions for signaling and call systems: Based on file reviews, the facility did not ensure that the inability to use the signaling device shall be included on the individualized service plan for each resident with an inability to use the device.

May 19, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 450 individualized service plans: Based on documentation review, the facility did not ensure that the individualized service plan shall be signed and dated by the resident or his legal representative.

Sep 13, 2024 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a review of medication administration records (MAR) and interviews, the facility did not ensure that the medication administration record document any medication errors or omissions.
• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a review of medication administration records (MAR) and interviews, the facility did not ensure that medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber’s instructions or orders.

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

How does The Barrington at Hioaks compare with similar-sized facilities in Richmond?

The Barrington at Hioaks ranks 1st by capacity among 14 licensed facilities in Richmond (county median 14.5, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 16 inspections, 4 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about The Barrington at Hioaks?

For Richmond the closest hospital in the state directory is VCU Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Richmond 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 Richmond page.