First Colonial Inn ALF

What is First Colonial Inn ALF licensed to provide in Virginia Beach, VA?

First Colonial Inn ALF at 845 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 85 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 Two Year, expiring June 30, 2026, with Dana Gregory 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 lists this building as ambulatory only, so residents must be able to leave the building on their own in an emergency.

What did Virginia inspectors find at First Colonial Inn ALF?

VDSS has posted 10 inspections for First Colonial Inn ALF; three fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, one was complaint-related and two documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated June 2, 2026.

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

• 22VAC40-73-150-B (Administrator provisions and responsibilities, May 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on staff interviews the facility failed to ensure If an administrator dies, resigns, is discharged, or becomes unable to perform his duties, the facility shall immediately employ a new administrator or appoint a qualified acting.
• 22VAC40-73-190-C (Designated direct care staff person in charge, May 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure prior to being placed in charge, the staff member shall be informed of and receive training on his duties and responsibilities and provided written.
• 22VAC40-73-320-A (Physical examination and report, May 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026): 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.
• 22VAC40-73-450-C (Individualized service plans, May 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on the record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive individualized service plan ( ISP ) shall include a description of identified needs and date identified based upon the UAI and other sources.
• 22VAC40-73-640-A (Medication management plan and reference materials, May 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026): Based on observation and review of the facility's medication management plan the facility failed to implement a written plan for medication management to include methods to prevent the use of contaminated medications.
• 22VAC40-73-200-D (Direct care staff qualifications, April 15, 2025 and April 21, 2025): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain a copy of the certificate issued or other documentation indicating that the person has met one of the requirements of subsection C of this section, which shall be part.
• 22VAC40-73-260-A (First aid and CPR certification, April 15, 2025 and April 21, 2025): Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each direct care staff member maintain current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health.
• 22VAC40-73-310-D (Admission and retention of residents, April 15, 2025 and April 21, 2025): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide written assurance to a resident or the legal representative documenting that the facility has the appropriate license to meet their care needs at the time of admission.
• 22VAC40-73-350-B (Sex offender information, April 15, 2025 and April 21, 2025): Based on record review, the facility failed to ascertain, prior to admission, whether a potential resident was a registered sex offender and failed to document that this was ascertained and the date the information was obtained.
• 22VAC40-73-490-A (Health care oversight, April 15, 2025 and April 21, 2025): Based on record review, the facility failed a licensed health care professional, practicing within the scope of the health care professional's profession, provide health care oversight at least every six months, or more often if.
• 22VAC40-73-550-G (Resident rights, April 15, 2025 and April 21, 2025): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to annually review the rights and responsibilities of residents with each resident, or their legal representative or responsible individual as stipulated in subsection H of this.

How does First Colonial Inn ALF compare with other Virginia Beach assisted living?

At 85 licensed beds, First Colonial Inn ALF is larger than the median assisted living facility in Virginia Beach (77 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 8 facilities in Virginia Beach are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 9 of 22 in Virginia Beach. The closest in size are Village at Maimonides of Virginia Beach (84 beds, with secure unit, two violation inspections in 24 months) and Harmony at Independence (89 beds, with secure unit, eight violation inspections in 24 months). Families often tour one building of each size before deciding which feel suits their parent.

What should families ask First Colonial Inn ALF before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on administrator provisions and responsibilities, designated direct care staff person in charge, physical examination and report, 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 what the 1 complaint investigation in the last two years involved and how the facility responded.

Ask how many current residents pay with the Auxiliary Grant; a facility can decline it entirely.

Ask how residents were sheltered or moved during the last hurricane warning in Virginia Beach, and where they would go if the building had to evacuate.

Who can help a family considering First Colonial Inn ALF in Virginia Beach?

The free, independent help for this facility is the Bay Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Regional Office (Norfolk office) (757-222-4542) for resident concerns and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) (757-461-9481) for planning. 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.