State assisted-living licensing record · Virginia VDSS · record as pulled September 22, 2026· Not the federal nursing home survey

Virginia assisted living standards

121 VDSS standards cited across 536 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 systems10939
22VAC40-73-940Fire safety: compliance with state regulations and local fire ordinances678
22VAC40-73-1150Doors and windows317
22VAC40-73-1040Doors and windows255
22VAC40-73-820Smoking50

Physical plantBuilding

Physical plant tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-870Maintenance of buildings and grounds233116
22VAC40-73-860General requirements20191
22VAC40-73-750Resident rooms6822
22VAC40-73-1180Environmental precautions4412
22VAC40-73-925Toilet, face/hand washing, and bathing supplies398
22VAC40-73-880Heating, ventilation, and cooling378
22VAC40-73-920Toilet, face/hand washing, and bathing facilities347
22VAC40-73-1070Environmental precautions283
22VAC40-73-890Lighting and lighting fixtures242
22VAC40-73-900Sleeping areas70
22VAC40-73-780Laundry and linens61
22VAC40-73-810Telephones30
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 plan16554
22VAC40-73-980Emergency equipment and supplies13826
22VAC40-73-970Fire and emergency evacuation drills13833
22VAC40-73-990Plan for resident emergencies and practice exercise11833
22VAC40-73-960Fire and emergency evacuation plan799

Resident care

Resident care tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-450Individualized service plans396254
22VAC40-73-320Physical examination and report243107
22VAC40-73-440Uniform assessment instrument (UAI)217121
22VAC40-73-460Personal care services and general supervision and care207101
22VAC40-73-550Resident rights19852
22VAC40-73-325Fall risk rating16460
22VAC40-73-310Admission and retention of residents15958
22VAC40-73-350Sex offender information15043
22VAC40-73-410Orientation and related information for residents12130
22VAC40-73-100Infection control program10922
22VAC40-73-720Do Not Resuscitate Orders10728
22VAC40-73-490Health care oversight10317
22VAC40-73-380Resident personal and social information8129
22VAC40-73-1110Appropriateness of placement and continued residence8028
22VAC40-73-520Activity and recreational requirements7822
22VAC40-73-470Health care services7427
22VAC40-73-1090Assessment6815
22VAC40-73-430Discharge of residents6310
22VAC40-73-1100Approval5811
22VAC40-73-710Restraints4812
22VAC40-73-530Freedom of movement468
22VAC40-73-130Reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation385
22VAC40-73-830Resident councils250
63.2-1808Rights and responsibilities of residents of assisted living facilities; certification of licensure225
22VAC40-73-480Restorative, habilitative, and rehabilitative services194
22VAC40-73-330Mental health screening162
22VAC40-73-840Pets living in the assisted living facility160
22VAC40-73-1120Activities120
22VAC40-73-340Psychosocial and behavioral history80
22VAC40-73-360Emergency placement61
22VAC40-73-740Personal possessions50
22VAC40-73-510Mental health services coordination and support40
22VAC40-73-730Advance directives30
22VAC40-73-540Visiting in the facility20
22VAC40-73-800Incoming and outgoing mail20
22VAC40-73-370Respite care10
22VAC40-73-420Acceptance back in facility10
22VAC40-73-850Pets visiting the assisted living facility10

Medication

Medication tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-680Administration of medications and related provisions376250
22VAC40-73-640Medication management plan and reference materials265141
22VAC40-73-650Physician's or other prescriber's order19277
22VAC40-73-660Storage of medications17060
22VAC40-73-700Oxygen therapy8418
22VAC40-73-690Medication review556
22VAC40-73-670Qualifications and supervision of staff administering medications425

Staffing and training

Staffing and training tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-250Staff records and health requirements254103
22VAC40-73-260First aid and CPR certification22471
22VAC40-90-40General requirements16758
22VAC40-73-210Direct care staff training14940
22VAC40-73-290Work schedule and posting14033
22VAC40-73-120Staff orientation and initial training9617
22VAC40-73-280Staffing8325
22VAC40-73-220Private duty personnel739
22VAC40-90-30Sworn statement or affirmation6512
22VAC40-73-200Direct care staff qualifications634
22VAC40-73-150Administrator provisions and responsibilities569
22VAC40-73-1140Staff training538
22VAC40-73-110Staff general qualifications535
22VAC40-73-300Communication among staff467
22VAC40-73-190Designated direct care staff person in charge457
22VAC40-73-270Direct care staff training when aggressive or restrained residents are in care3913
22VAC40-73-1130Staffing3511
22VAC40-73-1030Staff training254
22VAC40-73-240Volunteers212
22VAC40-73-1020Staffing113
22VAC40-90-50Validity of criminal history record reports101
22VAC40-73-140Administrator qualifications71
22VAC40-73-160Administrator training70
22VAC40-73-170Shared administrator for smaller facilities51
22VAC40-90-60Maintenance of criminal history record reports30
22VAC40-73-230Staff duties performed by residents20

Food service

Food service tags in Virginia
TagWhat VDSS checksFacilitiesCited twice or more
22VAC40-73-610Menus for meals and snacks14448
22VAC40-73-580Food service and nutrition8013
22VAC40-73-620Oversight of special diets705
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 reports16363
22VAC40-73-560Resident records13338
22VAC40-73-50Disclosure12521
22VAC40-73-40Licensee11024
22VAC40-73-390Resident agreement with facility7713
22VAC40-80-120Terms of the license607
22VAC40-73-45Minimum amount for liability insurance disclosure242
22VAC40-73-400Monthly statement of charges and payments103
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 records40
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
63.2-170163.2-1701110
63.2-172063.2-172090
63.2-160663.2-160650
63.2-10063.2-10020
22VAC40-61-41022VAC40-61-41010