The Dunlop House

Is The Dunlop House in Colonial Heights licensed by Virginia?

Yes. VDSS lists The Dunlop House as an active licensed assisted living facility (facility no. 1057662) on a 2-year license expiring Oct 29, 2027, licensed for 134 residents at 235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights 23834.

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 Dunlop House licensed to provide?

The Dunlop House'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 Dunlop House?

VDSS has posted 9 inspections of The Dunlop House from 2024 to 2026: 3 found at least one violation and 7 were complaint-related, and the latest, on May 14, 2026, cited 0 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Oct 22, 2025 (renewal):

• 550 resident rights: Based on a review of staff records, the facility did not ensure there was written acknowledgement of an annual review of the rights and responsibilities of residents in the staff person’s record.
• 210 direct care staff training: Based on a review of staff records, the facility did not ensure all direct care staff attended at least 18 hours of training annually.

Jul 25, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 450 individualized service plans: Based on a review of the resident’s record, the facility failed to review and update the individualized service plan (ISP) as needed for significant changes of resident’s condition.

Aug 6, 2024 (monitoring):

• 320 physical examination and report: Based on the review of staff interviews and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that a risk assessment for tuberculosis was completed annually on each resident as evidenced by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it.

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

How does The Dunlop House compare with similar-sized facilities in Colonial Heights?

The Dunlop House ranks 1st by capacity among 1 licensed facilities in Colonial Heights (county median 134, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 8 inspections, 2 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about The Dunlop House?

For Colonial Heights the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights page.