The Berkeley at Short Pump

Is The Berkeley at Short Pump in Richmond licensed by Virginia?

It is: the state roster shows The Berkeley at Short Pump (Richmond, VA 23238) with a 1-year license that expires Dec 31, 2026, a licensed capacity of 136, and VDSS facility number 1105208.

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 The Berkeley at Short Pump licensed to provide?

The Berkeley at Short Pump'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 The Berkeley at Short Pump?

VDSS has posted 8 inspections of The Berkeley at Short Pump from 2025 to 2026: 3 found at least one violation and 5 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Sep 23, 2026, cited 3 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Sep 23, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 680 administration of medications and related provisions: Based on a review of resident records the facility did not ensure that medications shall be administered in accordance with the physician's or other prescriber’s instructions.
• 650 physician’s or other prescriber’s order: Based on a review of resident records the facility did not ensure that the resident's record shall contain the physician's or other prescriber's signed written order.
• 1130 staffing: Based on a complaint received by the licensing office as well as a review of facility documentation, the facility did not ensure that when 20 or fewer residents are present, at least two direct care staff members shall be awake and on duty at all times in each special care unit who shall be responsible for the care and supervision of the residents.

May 7, 2026 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 450 individualized service plans: Based on a review of the resident’s record the facility did not 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

Apr 20, 2026 (monitoring):

• 460 personal care services and general supervision and care: Based on a self-report received from the facility regarding a resident fall on 4-9-26 as well as a review of resident records, the facility did not ensure prompt response by staff to resident needs as reasonable to the circumstances.

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

How does The Berkeley at Short Pump compare with similar-sized facilities in Henrico County?

The Berkeley at Short Pump ranks 9th 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 8 inspections, 3 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about The Berkeley at Short Pump?

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.