Harmony at Independence

What is Harmony at Independence licensed to provide in Virginia Beach, VA?

Harmony at Independence at 2077 South Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 89 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 Three Year, expiring July 20, 2028, with Kristen Buman 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 Harmony at Independence?

VDSS has posted 24 inspections for Harmony at Independence; 16 fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, 11 were complaint-related and eight documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated August 21, 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, May 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the staff record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that each direct care staff member who does not have current certification in first aid shall receive certification in first aid within 60 days of.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, May 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the resident record and staff interview, 2 of 6 comprehensive individualized service plans ( ISP ) did not include a written description of all services that will be provided to address identified needs and, if applicable,.
• 22VAC40-73-450-E (Individualized service plans, May 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the resident record review and staff interview, 3 of 6 comprehensive individualized service plans were not signed by the licensee, administrator, or his designee and by the resident or his legal representative.
• 22VAC40-73-550-G (Resident rights, May 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the rights and responsibilities of residents shall be reviewed annually with each resident or his legal representative and evidence thereof by the.
• 22VAC40-73-680-D (Administration of medications and related provisions, May 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the resident record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber's instructions.
• 22VAC40-90-40-C (Background checks, May 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the staff record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure any person required by this chapter to obtain a criminal history record report shall be ineligible for employment if the report contains convictions of.

How does Harmony at Independence compare with other Virginia Beach assisted living?

At 89 licensed beds, Harmony at Independence is larger than the median assisted living facility in Virginia Beach (77 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 7 facilities in Virginia Beach are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 8 of 22 in Virginia Beach. The closest in size are Bay Lake Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community (90 beds, with secure unit, two violation inspections in 24 months) and First Colonial Inn ALF (85 beds, with secure unit, two violation inspections in 24 months). Bed count is a practical filter -- smaller homes often mean the same few caregivers every day, larger ones more amenities and more shift changes.

What should families ask Harmony at Independence before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on first aid and cpr certification, individualized service plans, resident rights, 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 what the 11 complaint investigations in the last two years involved and how the facility responded.

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

Ask how residents were sheltered or moved during the last hurricane warning in Virginia Beach, and where they would go if the building had to evacuate.

Who can help a family considering Harmony at Independence in Virginia Beach?

The free, independent help for this facility is the Bay Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Regional Office (Norfolk office) (757-222-4542) for resident concerns and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) (757-461-9481) 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.