VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Laurels Retirement & Assisted Living
5635 BSG Drive
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-5635

Current Inspector: Crystal Mullins (276) 608-1067

Inspection Date: Oct. 7, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-73 GENERAL PROVISIONS 22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL 22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION 22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION, AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS 22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES 22VAC40-73 RESIDENT ACCOMODATIONS AND RELATED PROVISIONS 22VAC40-73 BUILDING AND GROUNDS 22VAC40-73 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Comments:

Two licensing inspectors conducted a one day mandated license renewal inspection at The Laurels on 10/07/2019. The inspection began at 9:30am and concluded at 12:40 pm. Resident and staff files were reviewed and the noon medication pass was observed. Medication Administration Records, medications and physician's orders were reviewed. A tour of the building and grounds was completed. Interactions between staff and residents was observed and lunch was observed as well. The first aid kit and blood glucose monitoring supplies were reviewed. The facility is licensed to provide care to 51 residential and assisted living residents and 45 residents were found to be in care on the day of the inspection. Required postings were observed in the facility. Previous violations were reviewed and determined to be corrected and in compliance with standards. No violations are being issued as a result of the 10/07/2019 renewal inspection. An exit meeting was conducted with the administrator on 10/07/2019 and the findings of the inspection were reviewed. Opportunity was given to find items that were no available in the records. Please return a signed and dated copy of this violation summary to the licensing office within 10 calendar days of receipt (10/18/2019). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your inspector at 276-608-1067. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during this inspection.