Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire

What is Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire licensed to provide in Hampton, VA?

Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire at 2220 Executive Drive, Hampton is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 61 residents. Its license covers both levels Virginia licenses -- residential living care and assisted living care. VDSS does not list a special care unit for dementia here.

VDSS lists the license as One Year, expiring Feb. 20, 2027, with Paula Taylor 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 Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire?

VDSS has posted 7 inspections for Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire; five fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, no were complaint-related and three documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated March 19, 2026.

Violations VDSS cited in the past two years, in the inspector's own words (first sentence of each):

• 22VAC40-73-260-A (First aid and CPR certification, March 19, 2026): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure that direct care staff members maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council,.
• 22VAC40-73-290-B (Work schedule and posting, March 19, 2026): Based on observation, the facility failed to develop and implement a procedure for posting the name of the current on-site person in charge, as provided for in this chapter, in a place in the facility that is conspicuous to the.
• 22VAC40-73-450-A (Individualized service plans, March 19, 2026): Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's preliminary plan developed addressed the basic needs of the resident that adequately protect the health, safety, and welfare.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, March 19, 2026): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP ) shall include all assessed needs for residents.
• 22VAC40-73-450-D (Individualized service plans, March 19, 2026): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure when hospice care is provided to a resident, the assisted living facility and the licensed hospice organization shall communicate and establish an agreed upon.
• 22VAC40-73-610-B (Menus for meals and snacks, March 19, 2026): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure menus for meals and snacks for the current week were dated and posted in an area conspicuous to residents.
• 22VAC40-73-640-A (Medication management plan and reference materials, March 19, 2026): Based on records reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to implement the medication management plan to ensure resident's prescription medications, and any over-the-counter drugs and supplements ordered are filled and.
• 22VAC40-73-950-A (Emergency preparedness and response plan, March 19, 2026): Based on staff interviewed and records reviewed, the facility failed to develop a written emergency preparedness and response plan that shall address documentation of initial and annual contact with the local emergency coordinator to.
• 22VAC40-73-960-C (Fire and emergency evacuation plan, March 19, 2026): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the telephone numbers for the fire department, rescue squad or ambulance, police, and Poison Control Center shall be posted by each telephone shown on the fire.
• 22VAC40-73-40-B-8 (Licensee, Jan. 2, 2025): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure that the current license was posted in the facility in a place conspicuous to the residents and the public.
• 22VAC40-73-50-A (Disclosure, Jan. 2, 2025): Based on the onsite record review the facility failed to ensure the assisted living facility shall prepare and provide a statement to the prospective resident and his legal representative.
• 22VAC40-73-260-A (First aid and CPR certification, Jan. 2, 2025): Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each direct care staff member maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health.

How does Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire compare with other Hampton assisted living?

At 61 licensed beds, Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire is the same size as the median assisted living facility in Hampton (61 beds) and smaller than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 2 facilities in Hampton are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 3 of 5 in Hampton. The closest in size are Golden Years Assisted Living Facility, Inc. (98 beds, no secure unit, 12 violation inspections in 24 months) and P F Place LLC (8 beds, no secure unit, one violation inspection in 24 months). A comparable building nearby gives you a second inspection record to read side by side.

What should families ask Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on first aid and cpr certification, work schedule and posting, individualized service plans, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask whether residents on the Auxiliary Grant are accepted, and whether someone who spends down private savings can stay.

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 Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire in Hampton?

Before a move, call Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) at 757-873-0541; after a move, the ombudsman covering Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire is reached at 757-808-5275. Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545.

Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, facility search -- data as of October 28, 2026.