Is Heritage Green Assisted Living in Mechanicsville licensed by Virginia?
It is: the state roster shows Heritage Green Assisted Living (Mechanicsville, VA 23111) with a 2-year license that expires Jun 20, 2027, a licensed capacity of 96, and VDSS facility number 1104760.
A regular license runs 12 months or more and is issued to facilities found in substantial compliance; the length printed on it (2-year license) is set by the department, and the facility still gets at least one unannounced inspection every year.
What care is Heritage Green Assisted Living licensed to provide?
Heritage Green Assisted Living'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 non-ambulatory residents accepted.
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 Heritage Green Assisted Living?
VDSS has posted 18 inspections of Heritage Green Assisted Living from 2022 to 2026: 10 found at least one violation and 4 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Aug 19, 2026, cited 1 standard.
| Date | Type | Complaint | Violation | Sections cited (22VAC40-73-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Monitoring | No | Yes | 110 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Monitoring | No | Yes | 720, 50, 325 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Complaint | No | No | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Other | No | Yes | 680 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | Renewal | No | No | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| May 22, 2024 | Complaint | Yes | Yes | — |
| May 10, 2024 | — | No | Yes | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | — | No | Yes | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | No | No | — |
What inspectors wrote since mid-2024
Aug 19, 2026 (monitoring):
- 110 staff general qualifications: Based on a review of documentation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all staff shall be considerate and respectful of the rights, dignity, and sensitivities of persons who are aged, infirm, or disabled.
Jun 5, 2026 (monitoring):
- 720 do not resuscitate orders: Based on a review of resident records the facility did not ensure that the written Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is included in the individualized service plan (ISP).
- 50 disclosure: Based on a review of resident records the facility did not ensure that written acknowledgment of the receipt of the disclosure statement by the resident or the resident’s legal representative shall be retained in the resident's record.
- 325 fall risk rating: Based on a review of resident records the facility did not ensure that for residents who meet the criteria for assisted living care, by the time the comprehensive ISP is completed, a written fall risk rating shall be completed.
Dec 16, 2025 (other):
- 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a review of the evidence, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medication shall be administered in accordance with the physician’s or other prescriber’s instructions and consistent with the standards of practice outlines in the current medication aide curriculum approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.
How does Heritage Green Assisted Living compare with similar-sized facilities in Hanover County?
Heritage Green Assisted Living ranks 3rd 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 8 inspections, 3 with violations.
| Facility | City | Capacity | Special care unit | Inspections with violations since Oct 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sancerre Atlee Station | Mechanicsville | 120 | Yes | 0 of 4 |
| The Harmony Collection @ Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care | Mechanicsville | 113 | Yes | 6 of 15 |
| Hanover Manor | Ashland | 80 | No | 1 of 1 |
| Covenant Woods | Mechanicsville | 60 | Yes | 3 of 4 |
Who can help with a concern about Heritage Green Assisted Living?
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.
| Shown in the VDSS record | Not in the record | |
|---|---|---|
| License | 2-year license, expires Jun 20, 2027 | Accreditation, awards |
| Size | 96 licensed residents | Current occupancy |
| Oversight | 18 inspections, 10 with violations | A star rating (Virginia has none) |
| Price | Not published | Ask for a written rate sheet |
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, data as of Oct 28, 2026.