Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Roanoke, VA
ALM Inspection Grade F Info ALM's inspection grade is 58 / 100, an F — 20 points below the Virginia average for CMS-certified facilities (78/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Roanoke, VA
ALM Inspection Grade F Info ALM's inspection grade is 58 / 100, an F — 20 points below the Virginia average for CMS-certified facilities (78/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing

Operating for 41 years, Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home in Roanoke, VA, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. The community provides comfort-focused care for those with serious illness, while recovery support is given to those in rehabilitation. 24-hour staffing also ensures residents receive support as needed.

The home has 130 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 1 minute per resident each day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 67.6% Below VA avg. ▼ 67.6% Below VA avg.VA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.2% Below VA avg. ▼ 64.2% Below VA avg.VA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 21.6% Below VA avg. ▼ 21.6% Below VA avg.VA average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 50.0% Below VA avg. ▼ 50.0% Below VA avg.VA average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 68 nursing homes we track in Virginia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 6% · VA 3h 48mThis facility: 4h 1m per resident per day, 6% above the Virginia average of 3h 48m (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #33 / 68Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 68 nursing homes we track in Virginia for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Virginia average, with a ranking across 68 Virginia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 1m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +66% above Virginia average

4 of 6 metrics below Virginia average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant42317311,72691100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse1724417,27991100%9.5
RN Director of Nursing9092,8388796%8.3
Registered Nurse7071,68091100%8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician3035486066%5.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1015406875%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025386571%8.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Dietitian1014946976%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker1014645864%8
Physical Therapy Aide2023956571%6.1
Speech Language Pathologist2023335763%5.8
Qualified Social Worker303753235%2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant101222%1.2
73 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
41 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
9 RN Director of Nursing
Coverage 96%
7 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 130 Rank #33 / 74Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 74 nursing homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
41 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #23 / 76Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 76 nursing homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
57 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #51 / 60Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 51st out of 60 nursing homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
58.8% This home usually has availability

Based on residents per day and 130 beds.

Lower than the Virginia average: 79.3%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
77

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
79 days
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Palliative CareCare focused on relieving pain, symptoms, and stress while supporting quality of life. It can be provided alongside treatment for a serious illness.

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2024 · 2 years of data · Last health inspection Jul 2024

ALM Inspection Grade

58 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

20 points below the Virginia average for CMS-certified facilities (78/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

338 severity-weighted points (126 citations) · 5× higher than the typical CMS-certified VA facility (median: 69)

Enforcement Concern

$135,633 in fines · 2 enforcement actions

Persistence Concern

82 days to fix issues · much slower than the typical CMS-certified VA facility (median: 41)

Inspection grade: 58 out of 100, letter grade F.
Total health inspections
5 ↑ 22% · VA 4.1This facility: 5, 22% above the Virginia average of 4.1 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
126 Rank #70 / 71Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 70th out of 71 nursing homes we track in Virginia for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Virginia State average, with a ranking across all 71 VA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 226% · VA 38.7This facility: 126, 226% above the Virginia average of 38.7 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
25.2 Rank #71 / 71Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 71st out of 71 nursing homes we track in Virginia for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Virginia mean across 71 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 175% · VA 9.15This facility: 25.2, 175% above the Virginia average of 9.15 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 126 of 126 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 126 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · VA 0.5This facility: 0, 100% below the Virginia average of 0.5 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
3 ↑ 200% · VA 1This facility: 3, 200% above the Virginia average of 1 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
121 ↑ 231% · VA 36.6This facility: 121, 231% above the Virginia average of 36.6 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
2 ↑ 186% · VA 0.7This facility: 2, 186% above the Virginia average of 0.7 (among Virginia facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Jul 16, 2024 · 24 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 31 of 126 citations · 9 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jul 16, 2024 24 citations
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
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Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
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Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
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Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Mar 29, 2024 26 citations
Pharmacy serious citation Corrected
Administration serious citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected

Showing the 50 most recent of 126 citations.

Top deficiency categories
Share of 126 citations
Quality of Life & Care 31 deficiencies (25%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 23 deficiencies (18%)
Resident Rights 19 deficiencies (15%)
Pharmacy Services 17 deficiencies (13%)
Administration 15 deficiencies (12%)
Infection Control 8 deficiencies (6%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 7 deficiencies (6%)
Nursing & Physician Services 5 deficiencies (4%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (1%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

79 of 126 citations resulted from standard inspections; 42 of 126 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 126 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: Mar 29, 2024 · $135,633 civil money penalty

1 fine · 1 payment denial
Mar 29, 2024 · $135,633 civil money penalty Mar 29, 2024 · 61-day payment denial
Total fines
$135,633 ↑ 120% · VA $62KThis facility: $135,633, 120% above the Virginia average of $61,623. Average among the 110 Virginia facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #70 / 71Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 70th out of 71 nursing homes we track in Virginia for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Virginia average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 71 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
1 ↓ 30% · VA 1.44This facility: 1, 30% below the Virginia average of 1.44. Average among the 110 Virginia facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1 61 days VA avg 0.11Virginia average: 0.11. Average among the 110 Virginia facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Virginia average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 2 / 5 Below average ↓ 48% · VA 3.9This facility: 2.0, 48% below the VA average of 3.9 (among VA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 8.7 Score · lower is better ↑ 5% · VA 8.3This facility: 8.7, 5% above the VA average of 8.3 (among VA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 19.2 Score · lower is better ↑ 15% · VA 16.7This facility: 19.2, 15% above the VA average of 16.7 (among VA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 3 better, 8 worse

7 short-stay measures: 2 better, 3 worse, 2 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending March 2025, compared with 68 Virginia nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Mar 2025

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−1.2% operating margin

+6.2 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$0.1M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most Virginia homes

50.8% payroll share of revenue

VA average 64.1%Rank #28 / 68Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 28th out of 68 nursing homes we track in Virginia for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Virginia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.6M while revenue rose $0.7M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
66 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 4 · 6%
Medicaid 56 · 85%
Private pay & other 6 · 9%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Typical stay

Medicare 25 days Medicaid 2 - 3 months Private pay & other 30 days
Reviews (2)

Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing Reviews

Jazmin Vance
The absolute worst ever the administrator is a failure the DON is a failure it should be shut down IMMEDIATELY.

Rating Their Experiences

What do you like most about living here?

Nothing

Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?

No

Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?

No

How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?

It’s horrible

How was the units offered in this community?

There wasn’t any

Do you feel safe living in this community?

No

How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?

Not well

How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)

1

Are special diets handled well?

No

Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?

No

Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?

No

Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?

No

Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?

No

Angela Stinnett
Please do not let your loved one go here. Worst mistake you will ever make. Starting from the administrator which he has no business in that position to the director of nursing and again, she is just laughable, and keep going on down to the kitchen staff. They treat the residents like trash and the family members even worse. When my family member need someone during the night now one could even be found. The CNA's and nurses would actually hide so they didn't have to work and help the residents. I'm so glad my family member has gotten out of there. They withheld his medication and left him laying in his own feces because he is not mobile. It's horrible.

Rating Their Experiences

What do you like most about living here?

His roommate was always helpful.

Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?

Yes

Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?

No

How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?

None except roommate which was good.

How was the units offered in this community?

N/A

Do you feel safe living in this community?

No

How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?

Not well at all. As stated above, during the night on numerous occasions there were not any employees to be found in the entire home.

How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)

1

Are special diets handled well?

No

Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?

No

Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?

N/A

Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?

Absolutely Not

Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?

Yes, I wish I would have been told how terrible they would treat my family member beforehand.

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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Virginia average is: 64.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Friendship Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Hollins)
253
Facility 253
VA AVG 149
Rank #7 / 74
A
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
VA AVG 79.3%
Rank #23 / 60
+14%
4.25
Facility 4.25
VA AVG 3.80
Rank #28 / 68
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -13%+12%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $61.6k
Rank #1 / 71
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 38.7
Rank #24 / 71
5.7
Facility 5.7
VA AVG 9.2
Rank #25 / 71
-229A+
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 41
Rank #28 / 76
Friendship Foundation Inc
$31.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $31.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG $22.5M
Rank #14 / 68
$16.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $16.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG $12.2M
Rank #19 / 68
51.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG 64.1%
Rank #26 / 68
495092
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
105
Facility 105
VA AVG 149
Rank #54 / 74
A-
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
VA AVG 79.3%
Rank #54 / 60
-30%
6.16
Facility 6.16
VA AVG 3.80
Rank #5 / 68
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +33%+62%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $61.6k
Rank #1 / 71
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 38.7
Rank #13 / 71
3.3
Facility 3.3
VA AVG 9.2
Rank #6 / 71
-24-
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 41
Rank #42 / 76
Heather Neff
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
VA AVG $22.5M
Rank #65 / 68
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
VA AVG $12.2M
Rank #45 / 68
101.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 101.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
VA AVG 64.1%
Rank #4 / 68
495373
Virginia Veterans Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
Roanoke (Shenandoah Avenue Northwest)
183
Facility 183
VA AVG 149
Rank #18 / 74
A---
4.81
Facility 4.81
VA AVG 3.80
Rank #24 / 68
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +9%+27%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $61.6k
Rank #1 / 71
10
Facility 10
VA AVG 38.7
Rank #7 / 71
3.3
Facility 3.3
VA AVG 9.2
Rank #6 / 71
-190-
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 41
Rank #58 / 76
Todd Barnes
$30.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $30.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG $22.5M
Rank #16 / 68
$26.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $26.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG $12.2M
Rank #5 / 68
85%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 85%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG 64.1%
Rank #8 / 68
495274
Our Lady of the Valley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
197
Facility 197
VA AVG 149
Rank #16 / 74
B+
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
VA AVG 79.3%
Rank #36 / 60
+2%
4.12
Facility 4.12
VA AVG 3.80
Rank #29 / 68
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -31%+9%
$16.4k
Facility $16.4k
VA AVG $61.6k
Rank #60 / 71
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 38.7
Rank #11 / 71
4.0
Facility 4.0
VA AVG 9.2
Rank #14 / 71
-103A+
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 41
Rank #11 / 76
David Rawlings
$15.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG $22.5M
Rank #43 / 68
$9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG $12.2M
Rank #41 / 68
56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
VA AVG 64.1%
Rank #18 / 68
495357
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Old Southwest)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 149
Rank #33 / 74
F
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
VA AVG 79.3%
Rank #51 / 60
-26%
4.02
Facility 4.02
VA AVG 3.80
Rank #33 / 68
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -55%+6%
$135.6k
Facility $135.6k
VA AVG $61.6k
Rank #70 / 71
126
Facility 126
VA AVG 38.7
Rank #70 / 71
25.2
Facility 25.2
VA AVG 9.2
Rank #71 / 71
377A+
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 41
Rank #23 / 76
Andrew Shuler
$9.5MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 03/2025
VA AVG $22.5M
Rank #63 / 68
$4.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
VA AVG $12.2M
Rank #66 / 68
50.8%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
VA AVG 64.1%
Rank #28 / 68
495156

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Virginia

Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing is in Roanoke, Virginia. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · residential care

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Income limit
Eligibility and grant amount depend on countable income and the applicable Auxiliary Grant rate.

Eligibility

General
Virginia Auxiliary Grant assists eligible aged blind or disabled people in participating assisted living adult foster care or approved supportive settings; not a general cash grant for any older adult living at home.
VA specifics
DARS publishes participating facilities; local social services determines individual eligibility and supplement amount.

What it provides

  • Income supplement toward eligible residential care and personal needs.
Cash support · veterans

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

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
VA specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home & community support

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Eligibility

General
Virginia Medicaid financial eligibility and an LTSS screening are required; waiver serves qualifying older adults people with physical disabilities and people with substantial medical needs who otherwise require nursing-facility or hospital care.
VA specifics
CCC Plus remains the waiver name; individual service authorization determines coverage; Managed-care arrangements must not be confused with a separate eligibility entitlement.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community services including personal care and respite through agency or consumer-directed arrangements.
In-home & community support

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Income limit
Home-based-service financial eligibility follows categorical or income-scale rules; SSI TANF and Auxiliary Grant recipients can meet categorical financial eligibility.
Asset limit
Adult Services financial rules count income rather than resources for the covered home-based-service determination.

Eligibility

General
Virginia Adult Services eligibility is determined through local social services assessment; services address eligible adults with impairments and needs affecting daily living.
VA specifics
Local departments administer services and service availability depends on assessed needs and resources.

What it provides

  • Assessed adult services and home-based assistance.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Virginia Medicare beneficiary who meets the eligibility rules of the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
VA specifics
Coverage depends on the applicable Medicare Savings Program tier.

What it provides

  • QMB provides qualifying Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.
Energy assistance

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Income limit
Gross household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level; household-size limits apply.

Eligibility

General
Virginia household responsible for home heating or cooling expenses and meeting program requirements; additional vulnerable-household criteria apply to cooling assistance.
VA specifics
Separate Fuel Crisis Cooling and Weatherization components; Fuel applications run from the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November; crisis and cooling have separate windows.

What it provides

  • Eligible fuel heating-equipment emergency and cooling expenses under the relevant component.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing in?
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing is in the Old Southwest neighborhood of Roanoke.
02 Is Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing in a walkable area?
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing has a walk score of 57. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing's occupancy is 58.8%.
04 How long has Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing been in business?
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing has been operating for approximately 41 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing?
No, Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing has a no-pet policy.
06 Does Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing is registered as a for-profit in VA.
07 What is the overall rating for Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.