Is RAH Winthrop Manor in Richmond licensed by Virginia?
Yes -- RAH Winthrop Manor at 2100 Idlewood Avenue in Richmond holds an active 2-year license from the Virginia Department of Social Services, facility no. 1104251, valid until Jun 4, 2028 for up to 120 residents.
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 RAH Winthrop Manor licensed to provide?
RAH Winthrop Manor's license covers both residential living care and assisted living care, with no special care unit, so it does not operate a secured dementia unit; the VDSS record also notes ambulatory residents only.
Ask which assessed needs would require a move, and get the answer in the resident agreement. See how the two levels differ.
What have VDSS inspectors found at RAH Winthrop Manor?
VDSS has posted 21 inspections of RAH Winthrop Manor from 2021 to 2026: 10 found at least one violation and 11 were complaint-related, and the latest, on May 5, 2026, cited 1 standard.
| Date | Type | Complaint | Violation | Sections cited (22VAC40-73-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Renewal | No | Yes | 720 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | Yes | 870 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mandated Monitoring | No | Yes | 550, 325 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Complaint | Yes | Yes | 70 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Complaint | No | No | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Complaint | Yes | No | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Complaint | Yes | No | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | — | No | Yes | — |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Complaint | Yes | No | — |
What inspectors wrote since mid-2024
May 5, 2026 (renewal):
- 720 do not resuscitate orders: Based on record reviews, the facility did not ensure that the individualized service plan for one resident include Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders for withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a resident in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Jul 30, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):
- 870 maintenance of buildings and grounds: Based on interviews, the facility did not ensure that buildings shall be kept free of infestations of insects and vermin.
Mar 17, 2025 (mandated monitoring):
- 550 resident rights: Based on file review, the facility did not ensure that the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities shall be reviewed annually with each resident and that evidence of the review shall be filed in the record of the resident.
- 325 fall risk rating: Based on file review, the facility did not ensure that for residents who meet the criteria for assisted living care that a written fall risk rating shall be completed by the time that the comprehensive individualized service plan (ISP) is completed.
Mar 17, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):
- 70 incident reports: Based on interviews, the facility did not ensure that each facility shall report to the regional licensing office within 24 hours any major incident that has negatively affected or that threatens the life, health, safety or welfare of any resident.
Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.
How does RAH Winthrop Manor compare with similar-sized facilities in Richmond?
RAH Winthrop Manor ranks 2nd by capacity among 14 licensed facilities in Richmond (county median 14.5, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 8 inspections, 4 with violations.
| Facility | City | Capacity | Special care unit | Inspections with violations since Oct 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrington at Hioaks | Richmond | 200 | Yes | 4 of 16 |
| Saint Francis Home | Richmond | 113 | No | 2 of 15 |
| Humphrey's Retirement Home | Richmond | 30 | No | 3 of 6 |
Who can help with a concern about RAH Winthrop Manor?
For Richmond the closest hospital in the state directory is VCU Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Richmond 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 Richmond page.
| Shown in the VDSS record | Not in the record | |
|---|---|---|
| License | 2-year license, expires Jun 4, 2028 | Accreditation, awards |
| Size | 120 licensed residents | Current occupancy |
| Oversight | 21 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.