King's Grant Retirement Community

    350 Kings Way Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Moved mom to excellent care

    I moved my mom here and have been very pleased - the facility is beautiful, immaculately clean, and welcoming. She has a private, well-appointed apartment with a mini-kitchen, access to three meals a day in a lovely dining room (guests welcome), a good library, internet-equipped computers, many activities, and transportation. On-site RN/LPN/CNA support and long-tenured, professional, caring staff have made her comfortable and well cared for.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.63·(62)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Well-maintained, clean interior environments
    • Wide range of on-site amenities (cafeteria, library, transportation)
    • Cafeteria offering three daily meals and guest dining
    • Private apartments with kitchenettes
    • On-site medical and rehabilitation services
    • Engaged, long-tenured caregiving staff
    • Daily structured activities and social programs
    • Welcoming environment for visitors and families
    • Accessible independent and assisted living options
    • High standards for housekeeping and room presentation

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and overnight staffing shortfalls
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Management-driven cost constraints affecting meal quality and choices
    • Memory-care program limitations and dementia containment gaps
    • Outdated technology in common areas
    • Localized deferred maintenance and exterior workmanship issues
    • Variable staff performance and training consistency
    • Affordability and perceived value concerns

    Summary of reviews

    King's Grant presents as a well-appointed retirement community with many attributes families commonly seek: clean, attractive interiors; a range of housing types from independent units to assisted living and skilled nursing; on-site medical and rehabilitation services; and a broad menu of amenities including a cafeteria, library, transportation, and scheduled activities. Reviewers frequently emphasize the community’s strong housekeeping, pleasant dining-room atmosphere, and private apartments with kitchenettes that support resident privacy and independence. Long-tenured, caring staff members and a welcoming environment for visitors are repeatedly identified as strengths.

    Care quality is described in mixed terms. Several accounts praise the on-site rehabilitation services and the availability of licensed nursing personnel (RN/LPN/CNA) in many areas, and many families describe attentive, compassionate caregivers. At the same time, there are consistent operational concerns: staffing levels can be inconsistent—particularly overnight—which reviewers link to delays in responsiveness and fall-prevention challenges. There are also references that suggest gaps in how clinical incidents are managed and communicated to families. Prospective residents should inquire specifically about current staffing ratios, night coverage, and protocols for clinical incidents and family notifications.

    Dining and programming are notable assets, with a full cafeteria serving three meals daily and an active schedule of social activities. Dining-room staff are often described as pleasant and cheerful. However, reviewers also report a decline in meal quality and limited menu choices, which some attribute to cost-control measures. The activity program and library are generally viewed positively, although the community’s public computers and technology infrastructure are described as outdated and may not meet all residents’ needs.

    Facility condition and management practices show both strengths and weaknesses. Interiors and common spaces are seen as clean and well-kept, and many residents enjoy the grounds and transportation services. Conversely, reviewers point to localized deferred maintenance (notably exterior trim and cosmetic updates), variable renovation status across the campus, and concerns about value relative to cost. Management decisions perceived as cost-cutting have been linked by some families to reduced meal quality and program options.

    Overall, King's Grant appears to offer a high level of hospitality, a broad amenity set, and many dedicated staff members, making it attractive for those prioritizing cleanliness, social programming, and convenient on-site services. At the same time, patterns in the reviews suggest prospective residents and families should ask targeted questions about current staffing levels (especially at night), memory-care capabilities and security, incident-response and billing transparency, menu variety, and plans for ongoing maintenance and technology upgrades before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    King's Grant Retirement Community is located at 350 Kings Way Rd, Martinsville, VA, 24112.

    About King's Grant Retirement Community

    King's Grant Retirement Community, also known as King's Grant (C0022), sits on over 120 acres in Martinsville, Virginia, and offers a quiet place full of lakes, streams, and walking trails, where you'll often see residents walking or just enjoying the green space and nature all around. James Souter, the Executive Director, leads a staff known for being caring and efficient, always paying attention to what the residents really need. The community operates as a not-for-profit Life Plan Community, which means it covers many levels of care on one campus-independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, and memory care-all based on a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) model with a one-time entrance fee and monthly fees that depend on care level.

    You'll find different choices for living, like cottages, apartments, and patio homes in several floor plans, and residents are encouraged to make these spaces their own. The community has a Village area with cottages and patio homes, as well as apartments in the Residential Center, and skilled nursing care is available at the Lacy Health & Rehab Center, which has received high marks for quality. For dining, you've got The Trellis Dining Room offering a flex meal plan with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Francks' Place, which is a casual café with indoor/outdoor seating and a bar. There's also a private dining room for small family functions, and the chefs there cater those events.

    Daily life at King's Grant centers around opportunities for staying active and connected. There's a Broaddus-Vitality Center-with exercise classes, an indoor heated pool for swimming or water exercise, a spa, group wellness programs, and even massage therapy-that helps residents keep moving and social. Wellness coordinators help set up individualized exercise plans, and there are land and water classes like aqua aerobics, strength and stretch, functional water exercise, and swimming, plus bocce ball, gardening, and a lake and wooded trails for more quiet strolls. The activities calendar covers everything from resident-led art and book clubs, bridge, Mahjong, woodworking, and gardening, to canoeing, biking, hiking, and golf. The clubhouse and Francks' Place Café give people places to socialize or share coffee in the morning, and continuing education classes, lectures, and special studies keep things interesting for those who like to learn new things.

    For care, King's Grant covers different needs as they come up, with on-site skilled nursing, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, and therapy services. Memory care serves residents with Alzheimer's and other memory problems, and skilled nursing and rehab are available in the Lacy Health & Rehab Center. Outpatient therapy services connect to Summit Square, which is one of the three campuses that make up Sunnyside Communities, including Sunnyside and Summit Square in Waynesboro, which has small-town charm. Residents have access to health care staff including registered nurses, medication administration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. There are 24-hour emergency response systems, regular health checks, and services like laundry, three meals a day, housekeeping, cable TV, phone service, security, trash pickup, and transportation for shopping or appointments.

    Amenities and features make day-to-day life easier and more comfortable, with everything from arts and crafts rooms and a library, to outdoor walking paths, gardening areas, on-site dining, and pet-friendly options. Volunteers and resident-led groups play a big part in making the community feel supportive and connected. They offer services and activities designed to help everyone feel included, safe, and engaged. The community also has specialized names for their wellness programs and areas, like the Broaddus-Vitality Center and Francks' Place. Funding options include private funds, long-term care insurance, private health insurance, and veterans' benefits. Residents can choose private rooms and enjoy the freedom to keep pets. With more than 113 years of service, King's Grant stands out for its supportive environment, attention to residents' well-being, and variety of care and programs in a Christian setting, surrounded by lakes and green fields that make the campus both peaceful and inviting. Virtual tours and area attraction trips help keep the community lively and connected to the broader world outside the gates.

    People often ask...

    King's Grant Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 22 photos of King's Grant Retirement Community on Mirador.

    Yes, King's Grant Retirement Community allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 350 Kings Way Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112.

    No, King's Grant Retirement Community does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Virginia, the Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its routine and complaint inspections.

    License number15367
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class2yr
    Capacity85 residents
    Care servedNon-ambulatory, Special Care Un, Assisted Living
    ExpiresOctober 26th, 2027
    Special certificationNon-Ambulatory, Special Care Un, Assisted Living
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    9

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    03 Sept 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited during the Kings Grant Retirement Community-Craig survey.
    29 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in resident records and care planning, including incomplete personal and social data and an ISP not updated after a significant change in condition.
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-380-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    09 Jul 2024Inspection
    Investigated a resident rights violation found where a resident was not treated with courtesy, respect or dignity; a violation notice was issued.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-550-C
    23 Aug 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in care planning, fall risk assessment, and ISP updates for residents. Violations cited.
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-220-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-325-C
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    18 Aug 2022Inspection
    Found deficiencies related to cognitive impairment assessments before admission and to medication management, including OTC labeling and PRN medication availability and labeling.
    • 22VAC40-73-(10)-1090-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-G
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-M
    12 Oct 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.

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