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Brookdale Charleston Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Charleston, WV
Exterior view of an assisted living facility entrance Bright common area with seating and decorations Cozy living room setup with floral furniture Cozy bedroom with light colors and natural light

Brookdale Charleston Gardens

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Charleston, WV
800 Association Dr, Charleston, WV 25311 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brookdale Charleston Gardens

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Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Charleston Gardens provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living; they strive to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, Charleston Gardens is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.
Life at Brookdale Charleston Gardens is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone; with the all-inclusive amenities and services provided by management, seniors are able to live hassle-free. They pride themselves on their approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with their remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

Facility Direct Line (304) 343-6600
Facility Direct Line (304) 343-6600
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Bed community size
121-bed community Rank #10 / 78Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 78 homes in West Virginia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other West Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #87 / 89Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 89 homes in West Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across West Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #58 / 73Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 73 homes in West Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the West Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 73. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the West Virginia average: 89.9%
Occupied beds
84 / 121
Average occupied beds in West Virginia homes 77 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 29, 2025
ExpirationDecember 28, 2025 Expired
CountyKanawha
License LevelAnnual
License Number507445

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Charleston Gardens is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation Tradename Brookdale Charleston Gardens (ALR-ALZ), and administered by Donna L Prowse.

Type Of Units

Supplemental Security Income Beds Units available for residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
0 units
Total beds
121 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(304) 343-5975

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Pharmacy
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include gardening, baking classes, bingo, and more
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$4,940 per month
Memory Care$7,130 per month

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Inspection History

In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.

Since 2002 · 24 years of data 310 deficiencies 24 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the West Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2002 vs. West Virginia state average
Overall vs. WV average 3 Worse Metrics worse than West Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (24% above)
• Deficiencies per year (24% above)
• Health investigations (75% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at West Virginia average:
• Life safety inspections (at WV avg) 1 Better Metrics better than West Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
Latest Inspection September 1, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 310249 This facility has 24% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (310 vs. WV avg 249).↑ 24% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2002. 12.910.4 This facility has 24% more deficiencies per year than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (12.9 vs. WV avg 10.4).↑ 24% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 12.914.6 This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (12.9 vs. WV avg 14.6).↓ 12% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2417 This facility has had 41% more total inspections than the West Virginia average (24 vs. WV avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 41% more
Health investigations Info On-site investigations focused on resident health and care quality. 2112 This facility has 75% more health investigations than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. WV avg 12).↑ 75% worse
Life safety inspections Info Inspections focused on building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 33 This facility has life safety inspections in line with the West Virginia average (3 vs. WV avg 3).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025, found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints after investigating three separate complaints.
  • The January 15, 2025 annual inspection cited 13 deficiencies including staffing shortages, inadequate staff training, poor housekeeping, missing documentation, and lack of CPR-certified staff.
  • The facility has a recurring pattern of housekeeping and maintenance deficiencies noted in multiple inspections from 2019 through 2025, despite some corrections on follow-up visits.
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 310 / 474 - 610 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Charleston Gardens

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
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Studio
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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Charleston's city center to Brookdale Charleston Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure.

Brookdale Charleston Gardens
AL
MC
Charleston
121
Facility 121
WV AVG 82
Rank #10 / 78
Yes
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 37
Rank #87 / 89
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
WV AVG 81.2%
Rank #47 / 59
Donna L Prowse
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 20.2
Rank #34 / 60
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.8
Rank #9 / 55
310
Facility 310
WV AVG 249
Rank #42 / 57
12.9
Facility 12.9
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #30 / 57
Harmony at Southridge
AL
IL
MC
Charleston (Southridge Center)
120
Facility 120
WV AVG 82
Rank #11 / 78
No
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 37
Rank #82 / 89
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #15 / 47
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
WV AVG 81.2%
Rank #26 / 59
Tyler Holsclaw
60
Facility 60
WV AVG 20.2
Rank #58 / 60
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.8
Rank #37 / 55
158
Facility 158
WV AVG 249
Rank #23 / 57
2.4
Facility 2.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #3 / 57
Kanawha Place
AL
RC
Charleston (South Park)
68
Facility 68
WV AVG 82
Rank #41 / 78
Yes
19
Facility 19
WV AVG 37
Rank #62 / 89
Studio-
66.2%
Facility 66.2%
WV AVG 81.2%
Rank #52 / 59
Jessica Fowler
15
Facility 15
WV AVG 20.2
Rank #29 / 60
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.8
Rank #21 / 55
208
Facility 208
WV AVG 249
Rank #30 / 57
10.9
Facility 10.9
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #26 / 57
Edgewood Summit
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Charleston (Edgewood)
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 82
Rank #68 / 78
Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 37
Rank #74 / 89
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WV AVG 81.2%
Rank #34 / 59
George Barker
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 20.2
Rank #13 / 60
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.8
Rank #9 / 55
34
Facility 34
WV AVG 249
Rank #5 / 57
3.4
Facility 3.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #5 / 57
Central Ave Assisted Living
AL
Charleston (West Side)
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 82
Rank #78 / 78
Yes
59
Facility 59
WV AVG 37
Rank #19 / 89
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #15 / 47
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
WV AVG 81.2%
Rank #53 / 59
Ashley Moffitt
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 20.2
Rank #9 / 60
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.8
Rank #9 / 55
134
Facility 134
WV AVG 249
Rank #19 / 57
14.9
Facility 14.9
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #31 / 57
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in West Virginia

Brookdale Charleston Gardens is located in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

WV Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General West Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

West Virginia Lighthouse Program

WV Lighthouse

Age 60+
General West Virginia resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
WV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

West Virginia OAA Services

Age 60+
General WV resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~20,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

West Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WV resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WV

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

West Virginia LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WV resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

West Virginia Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WV resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

West Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WV resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WV

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Homestead Exemption for Seniors

West Virginia Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ or totally disabled
General WV resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

$20,000 assessed value exemption; saves ~$200-$400/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$200-$400/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

West Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General WV resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Charleston Gardens

Who is the owner of Brookdale Charleston Gardens?

Brookdale Charleston Gardens is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation Tradename Brookdale Charleston Gardens (ALR-ALZ), and administered by Donna L Prowse.

Is Brookdale Charleston Gardens in a walkable area?

Brookdale Charleston Gardens has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Charleston Gardens?

According to WV state health department records, Brookdale Charleston Gardens's license number is 507445.

When does Brookdale Charleston Gardens's license expire?

According to WV state health department records, Brookdale Charleston Gardens's license expires on December 28, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Charleston Gardens?

Brookdale Charleston Gardens's occupancy is 69%.

Does Brookdale Charleston Gardens have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Charleston Gardens on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Charleston Gardens?

Yes, Brookdale Charleston Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

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