The Hamilton Assisted Living

What is The Hamilton Assisted Living licensed to provide in York County, VA?

The Hamilton Assisted Living at 113 Battle Road, Yorktown is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 65 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 March 10, 2027, with Carter Stulen 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 VDSS record does not list a non-ambulatory qualification for this building.

What did Virginia inspectors find at The Hamilton Assisted Living?

VDSS has posted 3 inspections for The Hamilton Assisted Living; three 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 March 11, 2026.

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

• 22VAC40-73-40-B (Licensee, March 11, 2026): 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.
• 22VAC40-73-120-A (Staff orientation and initial training, March 11, 2026): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure a staff's record included documentation of orientation and training required within the first seven working days of employment.
• 22VAC40-73-250-D (Staff records and health requirements, March 11, 2026): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure each staff person on or within seven days prior to the first day of work at the facility and each household member prior to coming in contact with residents submit the.
• 22VAC40-73-610-B (Menus for meals and snacks, March 11, 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.
• 22VAC40-73-680-G (Administration of medications and related provisions, March 11, 2026): Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that over-the-counter medications are labeled with the resident's name, or in a pharmacy-issued container, until administered.
• 22VAC40-90-30-B (Background checks, March 11, 2026): Based on the staff record review, the facility failed to complete the sworn statement or affirmation for all applicants for employment.
• 22VAC40-90-40-B (Background checks, March 11, 2026): Based on the employee record review, the facility failed to ensure the criminal history record report was obtained on or prior to the 30th day of employment for each employee.
• 22VAC40-73-250-D (Staff records and health requirements, Nov. 21, 2025): Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each staff person on or within seven days prior to the first day of work at the facility and each household member prior to coming in contact with residents submit the results of a.
• 22VAC40-73-290-B (Work schedule and posting, Nov. 21, 2025): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the posting of the name of the current on-site person in charge was in a place in the facility that is conspicuous to the residents and the public.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, Nov. 21, 2025): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the individualized service plan ( ISP ) included all assessment needs for residents.
• 22VAC40-90-50-D (Background checks, Nov. 21, 2025): Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure when an individual terminates employment at one facility and begins work at another facility, a new criminal history record report and sworn statement or.

How does The Hamilton Assisted Living compare with other York County assisted living?

At 65 licensed beds, The Hamilton Assisted Living is smaller than the median assisted living facility in York County (100 beds) and smaller than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 2 facilities in York County are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 3 of 3 in York County. The closest in size are Harpers Station Yorktown (100 beds, with secure unit, three violation inspections in 24 months) and Harmony on the Peninsula (130 beds, no secure unit, six 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 The Hamilton Assisted Living before moving in?

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

Ask what happens to a resident of The Hamilton Assisted Living whose savings run out -- is there an Auxiliary Grant bed, or a required move?

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

Who can help a family considering The Hamilton Assisted Living in York County?

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.