How many assisted living facilities are licensed in Colonial Heights, Virginia?
VDSS lists 1 licensed assisted living facility in Colonial Heights, licensed for 134 residents in total (from 134 to 134 each, median 134); 1 include a special care unit and 0 are licensed for residential living care only.
Mailing addresses on the roster: Colonial Heights (1). With so few licensed homes inside the city, most Colonial Heights families also tour in Petersburg and Chester.
| Capacity | Licensed facility | Mailing city / ZIP | Memory care | VDSS inspections since Oct 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 residents | The Dunlop House | Colonial Heights 23834 | Secure dementia unit | 8 inspections, 2 with violations |
Why do Colonial Heights families also look in Petersburg and Chester?
Colonial Heights is a compact city with very little licensed assisted living inside its limits, so families usually build a short list that crosses the Appomattox into Petersburg or heads north on Route 1 and Interstate 95 into Chester, where there are more options within a short drive.
The good news is that distances are small. Most homes in the Tri-Cities and southern Chesterfield are within twenty minutes of Southpark Mall, which keeps visiting practical even when the facility is in a different jurisdiction.
Which agencies serve Colonial Heights seniors?
Colonial Heights shares its Department of Social Services with Chesterfield County, so benefits and Adult Protective Services run through the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights office, but for aging services and the ombudsman it belongs to the Crater District Area Agency on Aging in Petersburg.
Keep both numbers handy. Questions about Medicaid, the Auxiliary Grant or an abuse report go to the combined DSS; questions about meals, caregiver support or a complaint inside a facility go to the Crater District.
Which nursing homes serve Colonial Heights and how does CMS rate them?
CMS Care Compare assigns 1 certified nursing home with 196 certified beds to Colonial Heights; CMS's overall ratings there run from 1 to 1 stars.
| Nursing home | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies (last cycle) | Fines (3 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 831 Ellerslie Ave, Colonial Heights | 196 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | Jun 17, 2026 | 23 | $127,514 |
Ratings are CMS's own; see the full list on our nursing home directory.
Which hospitals do Colonial Heights seniors use?
The Virginia Department of Health directory places these hospitals closest to Colonial Heights: Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center at 200 Medical Park Boulevard, Petersburg 23805; Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg at 95 Medical Park Boulevard, Petersburg 23805.
Southside Regional in Petersburg and the HCA hospitals in northern Chesterfield are the nearest acute-care options.
Where can Colonial Heights families get free help with aging and long-term care?
Colonial Heights is served by Crater District Area Agency on Aging (804-732-7020, 23 Seyler Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805), which also houses the long-term care ombudsman for the area; Adult Protective Services reports go to the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services or the statewide line at (888) 832-3858.
Crater District Area Agency on Aging covers Colonial Heights; the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights DSS handles benefits and APS.
| Residential living care | Assisted living care | |
|---|---|---|
| Help needed | Dependency in no more than one daily activity | Dependency in two or more daily activities |
| Licensed facilities in Colonial Heights | 0 | 1 |
| Capacity in Colonial Heights | 0 | 134 |
| Not the same as | Independent living | Skilled nursing |
Last verified: October 2026
