VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Avalon House in McLean
1503 Oakview Drive
Mc lean, VA 22101
(301) 656-8823

Current Inspector: Amanda Velasco (703) 397-4587

Inspection Date: April 21, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Technical Assistance:

Documentation was discussed with the provider.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At the time of entrance, seven residents were in care. A meal, medication administration, and an activity were observed. Building and grounds were inspected. Records were reviewed. The sample size consisted of four resident records and three staff records. Violation was discussed and an exit meeting was held. The evidence gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standard(s) or law, and violation(s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensee has the opportunity to submit a plan of correction to indicate how the cited violation(s) will be addressed in order to return the facility to compliance and maintain future compliance with applicable standard(s) or law. If the licensee wishes to provide a plan of correction: (i) type the plan on a separate Word document, (ii) identify the standard violation number being addressed, (iii) include the date the violation will be corrected, (IV) do not include any names or confidential information, and (V) return to the licensing inspector by email within five (5) business days of the exit interview. For more information about the VDSS Licensing Programs, please visit: www.dss.virginia.gov Should you have any questions, please contact Marshall Massenberg, Licensing Inspector at (703) 431-4247 or by email at m.massenberg@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-73-620-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that there is an oversight of special diets, at least every six months, by a dietitian or nutritionist for each resident who has such a diet. Evidence: The most recent oversight of special diets, by a dietitian or nutritionist, was conducted on 9/13/22. Facility staff reported that the dietitian/nutritionist was contacted in March to complete another visit, but the visit had not taken place by the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Nutritionist was scheduled in March to come out in April. Nutritionist visit was completed 4/25/23. Administrator and Nutritionist will schedule the required 6 month visit together 2-4 weeks prior to it needing to occur.