A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care

What is A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care licensed to provide in Virginia Beach, VA?

A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care at 1851 Old Donation Parkway, Virginia Beach is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 20 residents. Its license covers both levels Virginia licenses -- residential living care and assisted living care, and it operates a safe, secure environment (special care unit) for residents with dementia.

VDSS lists the license as One Year, expiring Nov. 30, 2026, with Kowanda Tyus named as administrator. The length of a Virginia license is itself a signal: one-year and two-year terms go to facilities in compliance, while conditional and provisional terms flag a facility that is new or has not yet shown sustained compliance.

The record also lists a non-ambulatory qualification, meaning the building may serve residents who cannot evacuate without help from another person.

What did Virginia inspectors find at A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care?

VDSS has posted 3 inspections for A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care; three fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, no were complaint-related and two documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated November 18, 2025.

Violations VDSS cited in the past two years, in the inspector's own words (first sentence of each):

• 22VAC40-73-50-B (Disclosure, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure written acknowledgment of the receipt of the disclosure by the resident or the resident's legal representative shall be retained in the resident's record.
• 22VAC40-73-250-D (Staff records and health requirements, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure each staff person on or within seven days prior to the first day of work at the facility and prior to coming in contact with residents shall submit the results.
• 22VAC40-73-260-A (First aid and CPR certification, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure each direct care staff member who does not have current certification in first aid as specified in subdivision 1 of this subsection shall receive certification.
• 22VAC40-73-310-D (Admission and retention of residents, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure based upon review of the UAI prior to admission of a resident, the assisted living facility administrator shall provide written assurance to the resident that.
• 22VAC40-73-320-A (Physical examination and report, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure within the 30 days preceding admission, a person shall have a physical examination by an independent physician.
• 22VAC40-73-350-B (Sex offender information, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the facility shall ascertain, prior to admission, whether a potential resident is a registered sex offender if the facility anticipates the potential resident.
• 22VAC40-73-410-A (Orientation and related information for residents, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure upon admission, the assisted living facility shall provide an orientation for new residents and their legal representatives, including emergency response.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP ) shall include the following: Description of identified needs and date identified based upon the UAI ;.
• 22VAC40-73-450-E (Individualized service plans, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the ISP shall be signed and dated by the resident or his legal guardian.
• 22VAC40-73-640-A (Medication management plan and reference materials, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to implement a written plan for medication management to include methods to prevent the use of outdated, damaged, or contaminated medications.
• 22VAC40-73-680-G (Administration of medications and related provisions, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure over-the-counter medication shall remain in the original container, labeled with the resident's name.
• 22VAC40-90-30-B (Background checks, Nov. 18, 2025): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the sworn statement or affirmation shall be completed for all applicants for employment.

How does A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care compare with other Virginia Beach assisted living?

At 20 licensed beds, A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care is smaller than the median assisted living facility in Virginia Beach (77 beds) and smaller than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 17 facilities in Virginia Beach are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 18 of 22 in Virginia Beach. The closest in size are Pritchard Road Assisted Living (11 beds, no secure unit, two violation inspections in 24 months) and Abundant Care Assisted Living (8 beds, no secure unit, no violation inspections in 24 months). Families often tour one building of each size before deciding which feel suits their parent.

What should families ask A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on disclosure, staff records and health requirements, first aid and cpr certification, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask how many residents live in the special care unit now, how many direct care staff are awake there overnight, and who coordinates the unit's weekly activity hours.

Ask whether residents on the Auxiliary Grant are accepted, and whether someone who spends down private savings can stay.

Ask what the plan is if flooding or a long power outage hits Virginia Beach -- which rooms keep power, and where residents would be taken.

Who can help a family considering A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care in Virginia Beach?

Before a move, call Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) at 757-461-9481; after a move, the ombudsman covering A Home Away from Home Boutique Memory Care is reached at 757-222-4542. Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545.

Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, facility search -- data as of October 28, 2026.