Indian River Assisted Living

What is Indian River Assisted Living licensed to provide in Chesapeake, VA?

Indian River Assisted Living at 1012 Justis Street, Chesapeake is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 109 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. 7, 2027, with Amy Artis 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 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 Indian River Assisted Living?

VDSS has posted 27 inspections for Indian River Assisted Living; 13 fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, ten were complaint-related and 12 documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated February 5, 2026.

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

• 22VAC40-73-120-A (Staff orientation and initial training, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all newly hired staff were provided with orientation and training on the topics required by 22VAC40-73-120.B and 22VAC40-73-120.C within the.
• 22VAC40-73-250-D (Staff records and health requirements, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that documentation showing the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form as evidenced by the completion of the current screening form.
• 22VAC40-73-490-A (Health care oversight, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that residents who meet the criteria for residential living care, were assessed by a licensed health care professional who shall provide health care.
• 22VAC40-73-680-A (Administration of medications and related provisions, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that staff who are licensed, registered, or acting as medication aides on a provisional basis as specified in 22VAC40-73-670 shall administer drugs to.
• 22VAC40-73-680-A (Administration of medications and related provisions, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on resident record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that staff who are licensed, registered, or acting as medication aides on a provisional basis as specified in 22VAC40-73-670 shall administer drugs to.
• 22VAC40-90-30-B (Background checks, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on record review, the facility did not ensure the sworn statement or affirmation shall be completed for all applicants for employment.
• 22VAC40-90-40-B (Background checks, Feb. 5, 2026): Based on record review, the facility did not ensure to obtain a criminal history record report on or prior to the 30th day of employment for each employee.
• 22VAC40-73-325-B (Fall risk rating, Dec. 11, 2025): Based on the record review the facility did not ensure the fall risk rating be reviewed and updated at least annually.
• 22VAC40-73-550-G (Resident rights, Dec. 11, 2025): Based on the record review the facility did not ensure that the rights and responsibilities of residents with the resident or legal representative annually.

How does Indian River Assisted Living compare with other Chesapeake assisted living?

At 109 licensed beds, Indian River Assisted Living is larger than the median assisted living facility in Chesapeake (76 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 3 facilities in Chesapeake are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 4 of 15 in Chesapeake. The closest in size are Hampton Manor of Chesapeake (102 beds, with secure unit, seven violation inspections in 24 months) and Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor (100 beds, with secure unit, four violation inspections in 24 months). Treat this as a shortlist, not a ranking; the state does not rate assisted living, and fewer violations can simply mean fewer visits.

What should families ask Indian River Assisted Living before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on staff orientation and initial training, staff records and health requirements, health care oversight, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask what the 10 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 Chesapeake, and where they would go if the building had to evacuate.

Who can help a family considering Indian River Assisted Living in Chesapeake?

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.