Covenant Woods

Is Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville licensed by Virginia?

Yes. VDSS lists Covenant Woods as an active licensed assisted living facility (facility no. 1082128) on a 1-year license expiring Jan 17, 2027, licensed for 60 residents at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville 23111.

A regular license runs 12 months or more and is issued to facilities found in substantial compliance; the length printed on it (1-year license) is set by the department, and the facility still gets at least one unannounced inspection every year.

What care is Covenant Woods licensed to provide?

Covenant Woods's license covers both residential living care and assisted living care, with a special care unit for residents with serious cognitive impairment; the VDSS record also notes not stated.

Ask which assessed needs would require a move, and get the answer in the resident agreement. See how the two levels differ and special care unit staffing rules.

What have VDSS inspectors found at Covenant Woods?

VDSS has posted 6 inspections of Covenant Woods from 2023 to 2026: 5 found at least one violation and 0 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Jan 6, 2026, cited 3 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Jan 6, 2026 (renewal):

• 380 resident personal and social information: Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that the personal and social information required in subsection A of this section shall be placed in the person's record and kept current.
• 260 first aid, cpr, and aed requirements: Based on a review of staff records the facility failed to ensure that each direct care staff member shall maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department.
• 450 individualized service plans: Based on a review of resident records the facility failed to ensure that the individualized service plan(ISP) shall be signed and dated by the licensee, administrator, or his designee, (i.e., the person who has developed the plan), and by the resident or his legal representative.

Jun 10, 2025 (monitoring):

• 460 personal care services and general supervision and care: Based on a self-report received from the facility on 4-18-25, the facility failed to ensure that it provided supervision of resident schedules, care, and activities, including attention to specialized needs, such as prevention of wandering from the premises.
• 1040 doors and windows: Based on a self-report received from the facility on 4-18-25, the facility failed to ensure monitoring of residents with serious cognitive impairments, such as door alarms, cameras, constant staff oversight, security bracelets that are part of an alarm system, or delayed egress mechanisms.

Nov 21, 2024 (inspection):

• 1040 doors and windows: Based on a self-report received from the facility on 9-4-24, the facility failed to ensure monitoring of residents with serious cognitive impairments, such as door alarms, cameras, constant staff oversight, security bracelets that are part of an alarm system, or delayed egress mechanisms.
• 460 personal care services and general supervision and care: Based on a self-report received from the facility on 9-4-24, the facility failed to ensure that it provided supervision of resident schedules, care, and activities, including attention to specialized needs, such as prevention of wandering from the premises.

Jul 19, 2024 (inspection):

• 460 personal care services and general supervision and care: Based on a self-report received from the facility on 5-16-24, the facility failed to ensure that it provided supervision of resident schedules, care, and activities, including attention to specialized needs, such as prevention of wandering from the premises.
• 1040 doors and windows: Based on a self-report received from the facility on 5-16-24, the facility failed to ensure monitoring of residents with serious cognitive impairments, such as door alarms, cameras, constant staff oversight, security bracelets that are part of an alarm system, or delayed egress mechanisms.

Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.

How does Covenant Woods compare with similar-sized facilities in Hanover County?

Covenant Woods ranks 5th by capacity among 22 licensed facilities in Hanover County (county median 8, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 4 inspections, 3 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about Covenant Woods?

For Mechanicsville the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Hanover County is Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging at 804-343-3000.

Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545; suspected abuse to APS at (888) 832-3858. More local contacts are on our Hanover County page.