Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury

    14020 Steeplestone Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Reviews

    4.65·(23)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Clear and frequent family communication
    • Individualized care planning
    • On-site clinical services (physician and pharmacy)
    • Occupational and physical therapy programs
    • Robust daily activities and entertainment
    • Restaurant-style dining service
    • Clean, bright, well-maintained interior
    • Enclosed outdoor courtyard and attractive grounds
    • Long-tenured, stable leadership
    • Visible and responsive front-line staff
    • Family support group and community orientation
    • Memory-care expertise within a cottage model

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal quality and limited meal-preference tracking
    • Outdoor-space maintenance inconsistencies
    • Limited private-bathroom availability for private rooms
    • Building layout and floor-plan limitations for some residents
    • Variable adjustment support during the move-in transition

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The reviews describe a facility with consistently strong person-centered care and an engaged, community-oriented culture. Families emphasized kindness and attentiveness from front-line staff, regular communication about resident status, and individualized approaches to care. Memory-care services and the cottage-style model are frequently presented as strengths that contribute to a calm, familiar atmosphere.

    Care and clinical services: Reviewers highlighted on-site clinical resources, including a physician and pharmacy, as well as active occupational and physical therapy programs. Med-techs and nursing staff are described as responsive and capable, and individualized care planning is noted. Several families reported that staff implemented changes in response to feedback, indicating an operational willingness to adapt care plans when issues arise. Memory-care services received particular praise for creating a supportive environment for residents with cognitive impairment.

    Staff and management: The facility is characterized by visible, long-tenured leadership and front-line staff who are described as compassionate and respectful. Communication with families is a recurring positive: frequent updates, transparency about changes, and a family support group were singled out as helpful. Reviewers also noted that management appears receptive to input and willing to make adjustments when concerns are raised.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining is operated in a restaurant-style format and many reviewers appreciated the meal service and the value. At the same time, a recurring operational concern is inconsistent meal quality and insufficient tracking of individual meal preferences. Taste and variety were called out as areas for improvement; reviewers indicated that preference documentation and consistency across meal periods could be strengthened to better meet resident expectations.

    Activities and social programming: The activity program is described as robust and varied, with daily offerings that include musical entertainment, movie nights, field trips, and structured therapy classes. Reviewers reported that activities help residents adjust and remain engaged, contributing to an overall sense of community and well-being.

    Facilities and layout: The interior is described as clean, bright, and well maintained, and outdoor spaces are valued for being attractive and enclosed. There are, however, notes about outdoor-space maintenance inconsistencies and that the property layout or floor plan does not suit every resident; one operational characteristic to consider is the limited availability of fully private bathrooms for private rooms (many rooms share bathrooms), which may affect privacy and convenience for some residents.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant pattern across feedback is high family satisfaction with staff compassion, communication, and clinical resources, paired with an active social program and a well-kept interior. Operational areas to monitor are dining consistency and preference-tracking, outdoor-space upkeep, and suitability of room layouts for individual needs. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong care culture and on-site clinical supports against these operational considerations to determine fit.

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    Location

    Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury is located at 14020 Steeplestone Dr, Midlothian, VA, 23113.

    About Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury

    Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury serves seniors with memory problems like Alzheimer's or dementia in a quiet, wooded setting where two cottages, each for 24 residents, create a peaceful and safe home. The facility is an assisted living setting with 48 licensed beds and does not accept Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Trained staff provide help with daily living, medical oversight, and support for families carrying the heavy worry that comes with loved ones needing memory care. The small house design reduces confusion and prevents wandering, and each cottage has its own courtyard, a small kitchen for activities like baking or cooking with supervision, a comfortable living room with a stone hearth, and open dining areas. Community features keep residents engaged, with both indoor and outdoor areas for social activities, a greenhouse, a country kitchen, high-speed internet, scheduled transportation, and a screened porch with rocking chairs, plus amenities like a beauty and barber salon.

    Three meals a day plus snacks are served in a traditional, open dining room or a private one for gatherings, with vegetarian choices available. There's a full activities calendar, devotional services, wellness programs, and on-site therapy. Residents use the courtyard for walking, gardening, or fresh air, and each cottage offers easy opportunities for socializing and keeping active. The caregiving team creates personalized care plans for every resident and supports physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Spring Arbor Cottage runs specialized memory care programs, including brain-boosting tasks and life enrichment activities that help residents stay connected and feel joy each day, no matter what abilities they've lost to dementia. Every service, from meal preparation to wellness checks, aims to keep seniors as independent as possible, help families worry less, and give residents a warm place to live that really feels like home.

    People often ask...

    Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 14020 Steeplestone Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113.

    No, Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury 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 number53177
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License classCond
    Capacity48 residents
    Care servedAssisted Living, Special Care Un, Non-ambulatory
    ExpiresMarch 14th, 2027
    Special certificationAssisted Living, Special Care Un, Non-Ambulatory
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    Inspection Reports

    15

    Reports

    5

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    20 Aug 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    03 Jun 2026Inspection
    Investigated a complaint alleging violations in several program areas. The evidence did not support non-compliance with standards.
    12 Feb 2026Inspection
    Investigated the complaint alleging issues with staffing and supervision, resident care and related services, accommodations, and protection of adults; found no deficiencies.
    22 Oct 2025Inspection
    Found deficiencies related to health, safety, and residents' rights based on investigation findings and staff conduct.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-460-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-110-1
    22 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified that a sex offender screening was not obtained before admission, resulting in a deficiency.
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-350-B
    27 Aug 2025Inspection
    Investigated a resident elopement; found supervision gaps in resident schedules and wandering prevention that allowed the incident to occur.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-460-D
    16 Apr 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The findings indicated full compliance with applicable standards.
    20 Sept 2024Inspection
    Investigated a self-reported incident and found no deficiencies.
    13 Sept 2024Inspection
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    13 Sept 2024Inspection
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    29 Feb 2024Inspection
    Investigated found staff failed to treat residents with consideration and respect, including alleged physical disrespect toward residents; violations were issued.
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-110-1
    27 Nov 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. No violations of applicable standards or law were identified.
    27 Sept 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    25 Jul 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. Evidence indicated compliance with applicable standards and laws.
    18 Feb 2022Inspection
    Recommended a conditional license after a brief announced visit. No violations were issued.

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