The Pearl at Watkins Centre

Is The Pearl at Watkins Centre in Midlothian licensed by Virginia?

It is: the state roster shows The Pearl at Watkins Centre (Midlothian, VA 23112) with a 1-year license that expires Apr 30, 2027, a licensed capacity of 50, and VDSS facility number 1104745.

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 Pearl at Watkins Centre licensed to provide?

The Pearl at Watkins Centre'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.

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

What have VDSS inspectors found at The Pearl at Watkins Centre?

VDSS has posted 22 inspections of The Pearl at Watkins Centre from 2021 to 2026: 9 found at least one violation and 11 were complaint-related, and the latest, on Jul 27, 2026, cited 0 standards.

What inspectors wrote since mid-2024

Feb 13, 2026 (renewal):

• 720 do not resuscitate orders: Based on file reviews, the facility did not ensure that Do Not Resuscitate Orders for withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a resident is included on the individualized service plan.
• 1090 assessment: Based on file reviews, the facility did not ensure that prior to admission to a safe, secure environment, the resident shall have been assessed by an independent clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the Commonwealth or by an independent physician as having a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia with an inability to recognize danger or protect his
• 1100 approval: Based on files reviews, the facility did not ensure that written approval was obtained following the order of priority prior to placement of a resident in the safe, secure environment.

Aug 12, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 50 disclosure: Based on review of the disclosure statement, the facility did not ensure that the disclosure statement include required information about the facility.

Jun 24, 2025 (monitoring):

• 220 private duty personnel: Based on documentation review, the facility did not ensure that the requirements of 22VAC40-73- 250 D 1 through D 4 regarding tuberculosis areapplied to private duty personnel and that the tuberculosis assessment is no more than 30 days

Apr 2, 2025 (complaint, complaint-related):

• 860 general requirements: Based on a documentation review, the facility did not ensure that each facility shall store cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials in a locked area.
• 70 incident reports: Based on documentation reviews, 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.

Feb 7, 2025 (monitoring):

• 860 general requirements: Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that each facility shall store cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials in a locked area.

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

How does The Pearl at Watkins Centre compare with similar-sized facilities in Chesterfield County?

The Pearl at Watkins Centre ranks 16th by capacity among 26 licensed facilities in Chesterfield County (county median 78, regional median 18.5), so it is larger than the typical Richmond-area facility; since October 2024 it has had 9 inspections, 5 with violations.

Who can help with a concern about The Pearl at Watkins Centre?

For Midlothian the closest hospital in the state directory is Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, and the free aging agency and ombudsman for Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County page.