Tidewater Cove Assisted Living

What is Tidewater Cove Assisted Living licensed to provide in Suffolk, VA?

Tidewater Cove Assisted Living at 2536 East Washington Street, Suffolk is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 80 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 Two Year, expiring Sept. 24, 2027, with Laletha Moore 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 Tidewater Cove Assisted Living?

VDSS has posted 33 inspections for Tidewater Cove Assisted Living; 11 fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, five were complaint-related and two documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated March 25, 2026.

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

• 22VAC40-73-680-D (Administration of medications and related provisions, March 25, 2026): Based on facility document reviewed, record reviewed, and staff interviewed, the facility failed to administer all medications in accordance with the physicians or other prescribers? instructions.
• 22VAC40-73-610-B (Menus for meals and snacks, Sept. 23, 2025): 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.
• 22VAC40-73-870-A (Maintenance of buildings and grounds, Sept. 23, 2025): Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure the interior and exterior of all buildings shall be maintained in good repair and kept clean and free of rubbish.
• 22VAC40-73-980-A (Emergency equipment and supplies, Sept. 23, 2025): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the first aid kit included all times.
• 22VAC40-73-980-B (Emergency equipment and supplies, Sept. 23, 2025): Based on direct observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the facility motor vehicle used to transport residents and the motor vehicle used for a field trip, must have a first aid kit on the vehicle, located in.

How does Tidewater Cove Assisted Living compare with other Suffolk assisted living?

At 80 licensed beds, Tidewater Cove Assisted Living is larger than the median assisted living facility in Suffolk (74 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 1 facility in Suffolk is licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 2 of 5 in Suffolk. The closest in size are Bickford of Suffolk (74 beds, with secure unit, six violation inspections in 24 months) and Lake Prince Woods (54 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 Tidewater Cove Assisted Living before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on administration of medications and related provisions, menus for meals and snacks, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask what the 5 complaint investigations in the last two years involved and how the facility responded.

Ask how many current residents pay with the Auxiliary Grant; a facility can decline it entirely.

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

Who can help a family considering Tidewater Cove Assisted Living in Suffolk?

Before a move, call Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) at 757-461-9481; after a move, the ombudsman covering Tidewater Cove Assisted Living is reached at 757-222-4542. 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.