Dominion Village at Poquoson

What is Dominion Village at Poquoson licensed to provide in Poquoson, VA?

Dominion Village at Poquoson at 531 Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 43 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 One Year, expiring June 30, 2026, with Ms. Reyna Godin named as administrator. Families sometimes skip past the license term, but in Virginia it carries information -- a facility on a conditional or provisional license is either new or being watched more closely than one on a one- or two-year license.

The record also lists a non-ambulatory qualification, meaning the building may serve residents who cannot evacuate without help from another person.

What did Virginia inspectors find at Dominion Village at Poquoson?

VDSS has posted 9 inspections for Dominion Village at Poquoson; two fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, no were complaint-related and two documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated May 28, 2026.

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

• 22VAC40-73-1090-A (Care of adults with serious cognitive impairments, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that prior to his admission to a safe, secure environment, the resident shall have been assessed by an independent clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the.
• 22VAC40-73-1100-A (Care of adults with serious cognitive impairments, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on resident record review, the facility failed to ensure that prior to placing a resident with a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia in a safe, secure environment, the facility shall.
• 22VAC40-73-290-B (Work schedule and posting, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure the posting of the name of the current on-site person in charge.
• 22VAC40-73-320-A (Physical examination and report, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that within the 30 days preceding admission, a person shall have a physical examination by an independent physician.
• 22VAC40-73-440-B (Uniform assessment instrument (UAI), May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure it was in compliance with the requirements set forth in 22VAC30-110.
• 22VAC40-73-450-A (Individualized service plans, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure on or within seven days prior to the day of admission, a preliminary plan of care be developed to address the basic needs of the resident that adequately protects his health, safety,.
• 22VAC40-73-450-E (Individualized service plans, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on resident record review, the facility failed to have the Individualized Service Plan ( ISP ) signed and dated by the resident or his legal representative.
• 22VAC40-73-450-F (Individualized service plans, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on a review or resident records and interviews with staff, the facility failed to ensure that individualized service plans ( ISP ) shall be reviewed and updated at least once every 12 months and as needed for a significant change.
• 22VAC40-73-520-I (Activity and recreational requirements, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on observations made during a tour of the building, the facility failed to ensure the current month's activity schedule shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
• 22VAC40-73-580-A (Food service and nutrition, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on a review of facility documentation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that it obtained an annual inspection report from the Virginia Department of Health.
• 22VAC40-73-610-B (Menus for meals and snacks, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on observation of facility postings, the facility failed to ensure that menus for meals and snacks for the current week shall be dated and posted in an area conspicuous to residents.
• 22VAC40-73-660-A (Storage of medications, May 27, 2026 and May 28, 2026): Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that medication shall be stored in a manner consistent with current standards of practice.

What should families ask Dominion Village at Poquoson before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on care of adults with serious cognitive impairments, work schedule and posting, physical examination and report, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

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 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 Dominion Village at Poquoson in Poquoson?

The free, independent help for this facility is the Bay Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Regional Office (Williamsburg office) (757-808-5275) for resident concerns and Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) (757-873-0541) for planning. 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.