Is Shalom Gardens Senior Living in Richmond licensed by Virginia?
It is: the state roster shows Shalom Gardens Senior Living (Richmond, VA 23238) with a 2-year license that expires Jun 26, 2027, a licensed capacity of 71, and VDSS facility number 1105110.
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 Shalom Gardens Senior Living licensed to provide?
Shalom Gardens Senior Living'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 not stated.
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 Shalom Gardens Senior Living?
VDSS has posted 5 inspections of Shalom Gardens Senior Living from 2023 to 2026: 1 found at least one violation and 1 was complaint-related, and the latest, on May 12, 2026, cited 1 standard.
| Date | Type | Complaint | Violation | Sections cited (22VAC40-73-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Monitoring | No | Yes | 440 |
| May 12, 2025 | Renewal | No | No | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Complaint | Yes | No | — |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | No | No | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | No | No | — |
What inspectors wrote since mid-2024
May 12, 2026 (monitoring):
- 440 uniform assessment instrument (uai): During a review of resident’s records, one out of four records reviewed did not have a uniform assessment instrument.
Quoted text is the first sentence of each finding on the VDSS record; plans of correction are not posted online.
How does Shalom Gardens Senior Living compare with similar-sized facilities in Henrico County?
Shalom Gardens Senior Living ranks 22nd by capacity among 47 licensed facilities in Henrico County (county median 60, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 3 inspections, 1 with violations.
| Facility | City | Capacity | Special care unit | Inspections with violations since Oct 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Parkside Senior Living | Richmond | 75 | Yes | 2 of 7 |
| Lakewood Manor Baptist Retirement Community | Richmond | 74 | Yes | 1 of 1 |
| Lakeside ALF Operations, LLC | Henrico | 70 | No | 2 of 2 |
| Elizabeth House Assisted Living | Glen Allen | 60 | No | 2 of 8 |
Who can help with a concern about Shalom Gardens Senior Living?
For Richmond the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Henrico 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 Henrico County page.
| Shown in the VDSS record | Not in the record | |
|---|---|---|
| License | 2-year license, expires Jun 26, 2027 | Accreditation, awards |
| Size | 71 licensed residents | Current occupancy |
| Oversight | 5 inspections, 1 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.
