What is Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg licensed to provide in James City County, VA?
Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg at 3800 TREYBURN DRIVE, Williamsburg is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 170 residents. Its license covers both levels Virginia licenses -- residential living care and assisted living care, and it operates a safe, secure environment (special care unit) for residents with dementia.
VDSS lists the license as Two Year, expiring Oct. 28, 2027, with Mr Joel Abercrombie named as administrator. The length of a Virginia license is itself a signal: one-year and two-year terms go to facilities in compliance, while conditional and provisional terms flag a facility that is new or has not yet shown sustained compliance.
The VDSS record does not list a non-ambulatory qualification for this building.
What did Virginia inspectors find at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg?
VDSS has posted 20 inspections for Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg; five fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, three were complaint-related and no documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated May 1, 2026.
None of the recent inspections at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg resulted in a posted violation narrative we could retrieve, which is a good sign but not a guarantee -- read the full reports on the VDSS search before you sign.
| Inspection date(s) | Complaint-related | Violations | Standards cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Yes | No | -- |
| March 10, 2026 | No | No | -- |
| Feb. 27, 2026 | Yes | No | -- |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | Yes | No | -- |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | No | No | -- |
| Sept. 24, 2024 and Sept. 25, 2024 | No | Yes | not retrieved |
| Aug. 8, 2024 | Yes | No | -- |
| May 23, 2024 | No | Yes | not retrieved |
| May 2, 2024 | Yes | Yes | not retrieved |
| May 2, 2024 | No | No | -- |
How does Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg compare with other James City County assisted living?
At 170 licensed beds, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg is larger than the median assisted living facility in James City County (95 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. No other facility in James City County is licensed for more residents.
By licensed size it ranks 1 of 9 in James City County. The closest in size are WoodHaven At Williamsburg Landing (132 beds, with secure unit, four violation inspections in 24 months) and Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg (100 beds, with secure unit, seven violation inspections in 24 months). Size changes the daily experience more than brochures admit: a small home feels like a household, while a large building runs more like a small hotel.
What should families ask Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg before moving in?
Ask how many residents live in the special care unit now, how many direct care staff are awake there overnight, and who coordinates the unit's weekly activity hours.
Ask what the 3 complaint investigations in the last two years involved and how the facility responded.
Ask for the written policy on residents who exhaust private funds, including any Auxiliary Grant acceptance.
Ask to see the emergency preparedness plan, including generator coverage and the agreement for relocating residents during a storm.
Who can help a family considering Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg in James City County?
Before a move, call Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) at 757-873-0541; after a move, the ombudsman covering Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg is reached at 757-808-5275. Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545.
| Measure | Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg | James City County median / share |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 170 | 95 |
| Secure memory care unit | Yes | 8 of 9 facilities |
| Inspections in last 24 months | 5 | 7 |
| Inspections with violations (24 mo) | 0 | 4 |
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, facility search -- data as of October 28, 2026.
