How many assisted living facilities are licensed in Newport News, VA?
VDSS lists 10 licensed assisted living facilities in Newport News with 766 licensed beds in total, as of October 28, 2026. 9 are licensed for both residential and assisted living care, and 5 operate a secure special care unit for dementia.
Licensed capacity ranges from 8 to 150 beds, with a median of 80. That spread matters in Newport News: the smallest homes run like a shared household, while the largest buildings operate with separate wings and their own dining rooms.
What does each Newport News assisted living facility's VDSS record show?
Each summary below comes from the Virginia Department of Social Services public facility search: license term, licensed capacity, level of care, special care unit status and posted inspections for the last 24 months.
- Riverside Assisted Living at Warwick Forest (Newport News, 150 licensed beds) holds a one year VDSS license through May 31, 2027 for residential and assisted living care, with a secure dementia unit. Inspectors visited 13 times in the past two years; eight of those visits ended in a violation notice and eight began with a complaint. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-325-B (fall risk rating).
- The Hidenwood Retirement Community (Newport News, 125 licensed beds) holds a one year VDSS license through June 27, 2027 for residential and assisted living care, with a secure dementia unit. Inspectors visited five times in the past two years; four of those visits ended in a violation notice. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-640-A (medication management plan and reference materials).
- Charter Senior Living of Newport News (Newport News, 104 licensed beds) holds a one year VDSS license through Dec. 30, 2026 for residential and assisted living care, with a secure dementia unit. Inspectors visited five times in the past two years; four of those visits ended in a violation notice and two began with a complaint. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-550-G (resident rights).
- Mennowood Retirement Community (Newport News, 90 licensed beds) holds a one year VDSS license through June 16, 2027 for residential and assisted living care, with a secure dementia unit. Inspectors visited two times in the past two years; two of those visits ended in a violation notice. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-325-B (fall risk rating).
- Newport News Baptist Retirement Community DBA The Chesapeake (Newport News, 90 licensed beds) holds a two year VDSS license through Oct. 3, 2027 for residential and assisted living care, with a secure dementia unit. Inspectors visited two times in the past two years; one of those visits ended in a violation notice. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-680-M (administration of medications and related provisions).
- Hilton Plaza, Inc. (Newport News, 71 licensed beds) holds a two year VDSS license through June 30, 2028 for residential and assisted living care. Inspectors visited seven times in the past two years; four of those visits ended in a violation notice and one began with a complaint. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-310-D (admission and retention of residents).
- The Huntington Assisted Living (Newport News, 52 licensed beds) holds a one year VDSS license through March 10, 2027 for residential and assisted living care. Inspectors visited four times in the past two years; two of those visits ended in a violation notice and one began with a complaint. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-450-D (individualized service plans).
- The Regent of Newport News (Newport News, 49 licensed beds) holds a one year VDSS license through July 23, 2026 for residential and assisted living care. Inspectors visited 16 times in the past two years; 11 of those visits ended in a violation notice and 13 began with a complaint. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-40-B (licensee).
- Heart & Soul III ALF (Newport News, 27 licensed beds) holds a two year VDSS license through Oct. 7, 2026 for residential living care only. Inspectors visited three times in the past two years; no of those visits ended in a violation notice and two began with a complaint.
- Golden Care Services (Newport News, 8 licensed beds) holds a two year VDSS license through Nov. 27, 2027 for residential and assisted living care. Inspectors visited three times in the past two years; three of those visits ended in a violation notice. The latest cited standard was 22VAC40-73-50-B (disclosure).
How should Newport News families read these inspection counts?
The Newport News counts tell you where to read closely, not who is best; VDSS does not rate assisted living, and visit frequency varies.
In Newport News, one facility had recent inspections with no violation notice posted, while the highest count was 11 inspections with violations. Open the reports for any building on your shortlist and look for repeated standards across visits; that pattern matters more than one bad day. Our guide to reading a VDSS inspection report walks through the format.
| It is | It is not | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | a VDSS-licensed residence for four or more adults in Newport News, with 24-hour supervision | a medical facility; continuous licensed nursing care is outside an ALF's license |
| Who decides the level | the Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) and the facility's license level | the family's preference alone |
Source: VDSS facility search and CMS Provider Data Catalog -- data as of October 28, 2026.
