Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders

What is Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders licensed to provide in Gloucester County, VA?

Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders at 7407 Walker Avenue, Gloucester is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 45 residents. Its license covers both levels Virginia licenses -- residential living care and assisted living care. VDSS does not list a special care unit for dementia here.

VDSS lists the license as One Year, expiring Jan. 14, 2027, with Paula Hendricks named as administrator. License length tells you something before you read a single inspection: VDSS reserves its longer terms for facilities with sustained compliance and uses conditional or provisional terms for new operators or those under closer watch.

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 Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders?

VDSS has posted 9 inspections for Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders; four fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, two were complaint-related and three documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated May 14, 2026.

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

• 22VAC40-73-640-A (Medication management plan and reference materials, Jan. 29, 2026 and Jan. 30, 2026): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to follow its medication management plan to ensure resident's prescription medications and any over-the-counter drugs and supplements ordered are filled and refilled in.
• 22VAC40-73-960-B (Fire and emergency evacuation plan, Jan. 29, 2026 and Jan. 30, 2026): Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure a fire and emergency evacuation drawing be posted in a conspicuous place on each floor of each building used by residents to include the location of the areas of refuge, assembly.
• 22VAC40-73-980-A (Emergency equipment and supplies, Jan. 29, 2026 and Jan. 30, 2026): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the first aid kit included all items.
• 22VAC40-73-310-B (Admission and retention of residents, Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on record review and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure prior to admission of a resident, the facility administrator provided written assurance to the resident that the facility has the appropriate license to meet.
• 22VAC40-73-410-A (Orientation and related information for residents, Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the record included an acknowledgement of the resident having received an orientation and the acknowledgment signed and dated by the resident, and as.
• 22VAC40-73-440-B (Uniform assessment instrument (UAI), Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure for private pay individuals, the administrator or the administrator's designated representative approves and then signs the completed UAI .
• 22VAC40-73-450-E (Individualized service plans, Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on record reviewed and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the individualized service plan ( ISP ) shall be signed and dated by the licensee, administrator or designee and the resident or legal representative.
• 22VAC40-73-640-A (Medication management plan and reference materials, Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on observation, the facility failed to implement their methods to prevent the use of outdated medications based off their written plan for medication management.
• 22VAC40-73-860-G (General requirements, Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure the hot water at taps available to residents shall be maintained within a range of 105 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to 120 degrees F.
• 22VAC40-73-960-B (Fire and emergency evacuation plan, Nov. 13, 2024 and Nov. 14, 2024): Based on observation and staff interviewed, the facility failed to ensure there was a fire and emergency evacuation drawing posted in a conspicuous place on each floor of each building used by residents.

How does Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders compare with other Gloucester County assisted living?

At 45 licensed beds, Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders is smaller than the median assisted living facility in Gloucester County (70 beds) and smaller than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 1 facility in Gloucester County is licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 2 of 2 in Gloucester County. The closest in size are COMMONWEALTH SENIOR LIVING AT GLOUCESTER HOUSE (96 beds, with secure unit, six violation inspections in 24 months). Treat this as a shortlist, not a ranking; the state does not rate assisted living, and fewer violations can simply mean fewer visits.

What should families ask Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on medication management plan and reference materials, fire and emergency evacuation plan, emergency equipment and supplies, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask what the 2 complaint investigations 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 to see the emergency preparedness plan, including generator coverage and the agreement for relocating residents during a storm.

Who can help a family considering Riverside Assisted Living at Sanders in Gloucester County?

The free, independent help for this facility is the Bay Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Regional Office (Urbanna office) (804-758-2386) for resident concerns and Bay Aging (804-758-2386) 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.