State assisted-living licensing record · Virginia VDSS · record as pulled November 3, 2026· Not the federal nursing home survey

Virginia assisted living standards

121 VDSS standards cited across 543 facilities in the last 5 years. The grouping is TagProof’s; the wording, codes are VDSS’s. Building-related standards — the ones a maintenance director owns — come first.

Life safetyBuilding

Life safety tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-930Provisions for signaling and call systems11042
22VAC40-73-940Fire safety: compliance with state regulations and local fire ordinances708
22VAC40-73-1150Doors and windows3210
22VAC40-73-1040Doors and windows255
22VAC40-73-820Smoking61

Physical plantBuilding

Physical plant tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-870Maintenance of buildings and grounds238121
22VAC40-73-860General requirements20792
22VAC40-73-750Resident rooms7124
22VAC40-73-1180Environmental precautions4511
22VAC40-73-925Toilet, face/hand washing, and bathing supplies399
22VAC40-73-880Heating, ventilation, and cooling389
22VAC40-73-920Toilet, face/hand washing, and bathing facilities336
22VAC40-73-1070Environmental precautions285
22VAC40-73-890Lighting and lighting fixtures253
22VAC40-73-780Laundry and linens71
22VAC40-73-900Sleeping areas70
22VAC40-73-810Telephones40
22VAC40-73-1050Outdoor access20
22VAC40-73-1160Outdoor access20

Emergency managementBuilding

Emergency management tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-950Emergency preparedness and response plan16858
22VAC40-73-980Emergency equipment and supplies14226
22VAC40-73-970Fire and emergency evacuation drills14133
22VAC40-73-990Plan for resident emergencies and practice exercise12734
22VAC40-73-960Fire and emergency evacuation plan8110

Resident care

Resident care tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-450Individualized service plans402264
22VAC40-73-320Physical examination and report248113
22VAC40-73-440Uniform assessment instrument (UAI)227126
22VAC40-73-460Personal care services and general supervision and care215103
22VAC40-73-550Resident rights20061
22VAC40-73-325Fall risk rating17061
22VAC40-73-310Admission and retention of residents16658
22VAC40-73-350Sex offender information15345
22VAC40-73-410Orientation and related information for residents12430
22VAC40-73-720Do Not Resuscitate Orders11630
22VAC40-73-100Infection control program11124
22VAC40-73-490Health care oversight10718
22VAC40-73-380Resident personal and social information8229
22VAC40-73-1110Appropriateness of placement and continued residence8029
22VAC40-73-520Activity and recreational requirements7823
22VAC40-73-470Health care services7628
22VAC40-73-1090Assessment6815
22VAC40-73-1100Approval6412
22VAC40-73-430Discharge of residents6310
22VAC40-73-530Freedom of movement499
22VAC40-73-710Restraints4711
22VAC40-73-130Reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation385
22VAC40-73-830Resident councils270
63.2-1808Rights and responsibilities of residents of assisted living facilities; certification of licensure265
22VAC40-73-480Restorative, habilitative, and rehabilitative services224
22VAC40-73-330Mental health screening181
22VAC40-73-840Pets living in the assisted living facility170
22VAC40-73-1120Activities120
22VAC40-73-340Psychosocial and behavioral history90
22VAC40-73-740Personal possessions70
22VAC40-73-360Emergency placement61
22VAC40-73-510Mental health services coordination and support50
22VAC40-73-540Visiting in the facility30
22VAC40-73-730Advance directives30
22VAC40-73-800Incoming and outgoing mail20
22VAC40-73-850Pets visiting the assisted living facility20
22VAC40-73-370Respite care10
22VAC40-73-420Acceptance back in facility10

Medication

Medication tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-680Administration of medications and related provisions376251
22VAC40-73-640Medication management plan and reference materials264146
22VAC40-73-650Physician's or other prescriber's order19578
22VAC40-73-660Storage of medications17664
22VAC40-73-700Oxygen therapy8418
22VAC40-73-690Medication review586
22VAC40-73-670Qualifications and supervision of staff administering medications435

Staffing and training

Staffing and training tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-250Staff records and health requirements255106
22VAC40-73-260First aid and CPR certification22877
22VAC40-90-40General requirements16659
22VAC40-73-210Direct care staff training15240
22VAC40-73-290Work schedule and posting14833
22VAC40-73-120Staff orientation and initial training10020
22VAC40-73-280Staffing8625
22VAC40-73-220Private duty personnel7310
22VAC40-73-200Direct care staff qualifications666
22VAC40-90-30Sworn statement or affirmation6513
22VAC40-73-150Administrator provisions and responsibilities5710
22VAC40-73-1140Staff training558
22VAC40-73-110Staff general qualifications545
22VAC40-73-190Designated direct care staff person in charge498
22VAC40-73-300Communication among staff487
22VAC40-73-270Direct care staff training when aggressive or restrained residents are in care4212
22VAC40-73-1130Staffing3810
22VAC40-73-1030Staff training264
22VAC40-73-240Volunteers222
22VAC40-73-1020Staffing124
22VAC40-90-50Validity of criminal history record reports101
22VAC40-73-160Administrator training70
22VAC40-73-140Administrator qualifications61
22VAC40-73-170Shared administrator for smaller facilities41
22VAC40-73-230Staff duties performed by residents30
22VAC40-90-60Maintenance of criminal history record reports30

Food service

Food service tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-610Menus for meals and snacks14550
22VAC40-73-580Food service and nutrition7911
22VAC40-73-620Oversight of special diets745
22VAC40-73-590Number of meals and availability of snacks50
22VAC40-73-600Time interval between meals10
22VAC40-73-630Observance of religious dietary practices10

Records and administration

Records and administration tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-70Incident reports16866
22VAC40-73-560Resident records13644
22VAC40-73-50Disclosure12723
22VAC40-73-40Licensee11523
22VAC40-73-390Resident agreement with facility7915
22VAC40-80-120Terms of the license647
22VAC40-73-45Minimum amount for liability insurance disclosure282
22VAC40-73-400Monthly statement of charges and payments123
22VAC40-73-1080Applicability100
22VAC40-73-90Safeguarding residents' funds60
22VAC40-73-80Management and control of resident funds51
22VAC40-73-570Release of information regarding resident's personal affairs and records50
22VAC40-73-30Program of care10
22VAC40-73-60Electronic records and signatures10
22VAC40-80-160Investigation10

Uncatalogued tags

Uncatalogued tags tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
63.2-170163.2-1701210
63.2-172063.2-172090
63.2-160663.2-160650
63.2-10063.2-10020
22VAC40-61-41022VAC40-61-41010