VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Morningside of Bellgrade
2800 Polo Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 379-2800

Current Inspector: Tamara Watkins (804) 662-7422

Inspection Date: Oct. 8, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL

Comments:

A non-mandated monitoring inspection was initiated on September 30, 2021 and concluded on October 8, 2021. The Director of Operations was contacted by email to conduct the investigation. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported non-compliance with standards or law, and violations were issued.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-73-150-F
Description:	Based on interview with staff, the facility failed to ensure for a facility licensed for both residential and assisted living care, the administrator shall serve on a full-time basis as the on-site agent of the licensee. Evidence: 1. Email exchange with Staff #2 confirmed the following details: a. Staff #1 was working full-time at an independent living community in a different locality effective 5-10-2020. b. Staff #1 was also reported to be working full-time as the facility?s Executive Director from 7-10-2021 to 10-03-2021. 2. The department was notified via email on 9-30-2021 by staff #2 that staff #1 would be continuing to serve as interim administrator until a new administrator starts on October 4, 2021. 3. An email on 09-30-2021 from staff #2 noted, ?Please know that staff #1?s license is currently being used only at Morningside of Bellgrade. Although staff #1 is at Morningside of Bellgrade for less than full time hours per week, she is on site weekly and is responsible for the day to day operations and management of the community on a 24/7 basis.?
Plan of Correction:	The policy of Five Star Senior Living and Morningside at Belgrade is to comply with all department of social services regulations. The community has hired and maintained a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator effective 10/4/21 currently working 40 hours a week to maintain compliance with the state regulations.