Virginia Veterans Care Center

Virginia Veterans Care Center is a Nursing Home in Virginia

Virginia Veterans Care Center is a Nursing Home in Virginia

Virginia Veterans Care Center

4550 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 View Map

Virginia Veterans Care Center is a Nursing Home in Virginia

Virginia Veterans Care Center is a Nursing Home in Virginia

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Overview of Virginia Veterans Care Center

Virginia Veterans Care Center prides itself on its excellent resident-centered approach to senior recovery. Specializing in long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and all-inclusive nursing services, the facility offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build mutual trust for the complete healing potential.
The nursing home for veterans provides comprehensive results-driven programs that specifically cater to the varying needs of its residents. Virginia Veterans Care Center offers 24-hour skilled nursing therapies, rehabilitative services, licensed nurses, and a podiatrist. Amenities include a chapel, a library, nature trails, a salon, and a billiards room are among the many accommodations provided.

(540) 982-2860

Rating

5 / 5

Overall rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 3

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Virginia
Occupancy rate 95%
Residents per day (avg) 195
Occupancy rate
95%
Residents per day (avg)
195

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 7 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Governmental home
State
Home revenue
$28.2M
Surplus of revenue
-$5.5M
Governmental home State
Home revenue
$28,203,451.00
Surplus of revenue
$-5,465,334.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$15.3M
54.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.7M
Total costs $29.9M
Bed community size
3-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility
License Expiration
November 30, 2027

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 495274
Qualification: Non-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care

Ownership & operating entity

Virginia Veterans Care Center is administrated by . Todd W Barnes.

Contact Information

Business Hours: 24 x 7 , Monday - Sunday
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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

0 visits/inspections

Virginia average: 7 complaint visits

Inspection oversight

Inspector name:Angela Marie Swink

5 citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Virginia average: 13 citations

5 violations

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Virginia average: 8 violations

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
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Virginia Veterans Care Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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4.2750
5/5
3/5
4/5
-
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
-
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5.3278
4/5
4/5
5/5
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Our Lady of the Valley
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

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70
No
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RAWLINGS, DAVID
99.0%
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4/5
3/5
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Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Roanoke
101
No
A+
15
BELL, VICTOR
88.9%
$13,267,745.00
$4,464,495.00
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3.5617
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2/5
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Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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SHULER, ANDREW
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1/5
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Address 3.7 miles from city center

Address 4550 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

203
Total Staff
199
Employees
4
Contractors
76,557
Total Hours (Quarter)
95
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse279.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse379.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant969 No
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
160 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
11 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
161 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9609638,97391100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse3613713,51191100%9.9
Registered Nurse2702710,04091100%9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff8083,11191100%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker4041,7357178%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4076571%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant8081,3646976%7.7
Administrator3031,1176673%7.6
Dietitian3039497077%7.7
Qualified Social Worker2029286875%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide2029266571%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2029216673%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant2025056268%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024766167%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist1014445864%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0111031820%5.7
Medical Director0113978%5.6
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff0111178%1.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2018 – Jan 2022)

3
Inspections
16
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5.33
Citations/Inspection
Jan 2022
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
15
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
31% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
25% of total
Infection Control
1
6% of total
Resident Rights
1
6% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 16
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (VA)
Avg Citations (State)
38.4
This Facility: 16
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jan 27, 2022 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
May 23, 2019 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
May 23, 2019 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
May 23, 2019 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
May 23, 2019 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
May 23, 2019 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
May 23, 2019 D Resident RightsF0565 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 E PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 B Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Mar 22, 2018 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: State Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
154 Total Residents
Medicare 12 (7.8%)
Medicaid 49 (31.8%)
Private Pay/Other 93 (60.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.3 Score
9% better than avg State avg: 10.1

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
20.1 Score
Near average State avg: 19.7

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
16.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.5%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
3.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.6%
Antipsychotic Use
27.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
16.9%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.6%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
26.9%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
92.9% 24% better than avg State: 74.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
3.2% 162% worse than avg State: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
94.6% 28% better than avg State: 73.6%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • VA Specifics: Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Virginia Respite Care Grant Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics: Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
Adult Services Program
Virginia Adult Services (AS)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
  • VA Specifics: Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
Auxiliary Grant Program
Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics: Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
  • Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Virginia Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, VA 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).
  • VA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Virginia Energy Assistance Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics: Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • VA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA 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).
  • VA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Virginia Property Tax Relief
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).
  • Asset Limits: Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).
  • VA Specifics: Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
  • Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • VA Specifics:
    Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
VA Respite Grant

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics:
    Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Adult Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
  • VA Specifics:
    Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics:
    Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, VA 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).
  • VA Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics:
    Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Virginia SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • VA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA 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).
  • VA Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Virginia Property Tax Relief

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).
  • Asset Limits:
    Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).
  • VA Specifics:
    Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Virginia SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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