St. Mary's Woods

Is St. Mary's Woods in Richmond licensed by Virginia?

It is: the state roster shows St. Mary's Woods (Richmond, VA 23229) with a 2-year license that expires Aug 1, 2028, a licensed capacity of 133, and VDSS facility number 427211.

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 St. Mary's Woods licensed to provide?

St. Mary's Woods'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 non-ambulatory residents accepted.

Before signing, ask the administrator which changes in care needs the license cannot accommodate. See how the two levels differ.

What have VDSS inspectors found at St. Mary's Woods?

VDSS has posted 5 inspections of St. Mary's Woods from 2022 to 2026: 2 found at least one violation and 2 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Jun 8, 2026, cited 6 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Jun 8, 2026 (renewal):

• 720 do not resuscitate orders: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure the written do not resuscitate order was included on the resident’s individualized service plan (ISP).
• 450 individualized service plans: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure individualized service plans were reviewed and updated at least once every 12 months and as needed for significant change.
• 390 resident agreement with the facility: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure at or prior to the time of admission, there was a written agreement or acknowledgement of notification dated and signed by the resident or applicant for admission or the appropriate legal representative and by the licensee or administrator.
• 350 sex offender information: Based on a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure they ascertained, prior to admission, whether a potential resident is a registered sex offender if the facility anticipates the potential resident will have a length of stay greater than three days and shall document in the resident’s record.

Plus 2 more standards cited at this visit.

May 14, 2025 (monitoring):

• 550 resident rights: Based on a review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure the rights and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities were reviewed annually with each resident or his legal representative.

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

How does St. Mary's Woods compare with similar-sized facilities in Henrico County?

St. Mary's Woods ranks 10th 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, 2 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about St. Mary's Woods?

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.