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Brookdale Roanoke
Live in every moment with the mesmerizing senior living community of Brookdale Roanoke located on Persinger Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA, focusing on memory care. The community goes above and beyond in providing comfort and safety for its residents with pet-friendly studio floor plans. Experience genuine care and support from a team of gentle, dependable, and trustworthy professionals.
The community respects each resident’s individuality, striving to provide them with care plans specifically created to meet their needs and preferences. With its exclusive programs such as Clare Bridge and Solace, residents receive evidence-based and consistent care to relax their minds and keep their loved ones at ease. Activities are carefully chosen to match seniors’ strengths and interests to better enhance their cognition. From breakfast to dinner, the community prepares healthy and delicious meals with a lot of snacks on the side to meet the seniors’ dietary needs. Walk around the serene and ethereal grounds or enjoy time with peers at the cafe. Brookdale Roanoke provides fabulous amenities including a library, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, a beauty and barber shop, a greenhouse, a therapy room, a community kitchen, and transportation. Proving its excellent care, the community was recognized by US News and World Report as the Best Memory Care in 2024.
Community insights.
About this community
Brookdale Roanoke is administered by Aaron Rice.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 16 deficiencies 4 complaints 13 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 32 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.2 | 2.7 | This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 56% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 13 | 14 | This facility has had 7% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (13 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 7% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.8 | 1.4 | This facility has 43% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.8 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 43% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Roanoke
Places of interest near Brookdale Roanoke
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Roanoke's city center to Brookdale Roanoke's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Memory Care around Roanoke
Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| TerraBella Pheasant Ridge | MC AL | Roanoke (Southern Hills) | 130
Facility
130
VA AVG
94
Rank
#63 / 351 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
VA AVG
45
Rank
#309 / 420 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Jenifer Quilodran |
56.9%
Facility
56.9%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#209 / 279 | A+ | 27 | 74%
Facility
74%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#231 / 330 | 24
Facility
24
VA AVG
7
Rank
#322 / 330 | 113
Facility
113
VA AVG
32
Rank
#260 / 271 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#225 / 271 |
| Our Lady of the Valley | MC AL NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127
Facility
127
VA AVG
94
Rank
#70 / 351 | No |
68
Facility
68
VA AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 420 | Studio / 1 Bed | Meagan Seale |
87.4%
Facility
87.4%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#53 / 279 | A+ | 20 | 70%
Facility
70%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#211 / 330 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#227 / 330 | 58
Facility
58
VA AVG
32
Rank
#230 / 271 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#176 / 271 |
| South Roanoke Nursing Home | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Edgehill) | 98
Facility
98
VA AVG
94
Rank
#145 / 351 | No |
45
Facility
45
VA AVG
45
Rank
#200 / 420 | - | - |
92.6%
Facility
92.6%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#26 / 279 | A+ | 3 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#307 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | 39
Facility
39
VA AVG
32
Rank
#197 / 271 | 13.0
Facility
13.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#269 / 271 |
| Brookdale Roanoke | MC | Sw Roanoke (Gaymont) | 56
Facility
56
VA AVG
94
Rank
#278 / 351 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
VA AVG
45
Rank
#243 / 420 | Studio | Aaron Rice |
98.2%
Facility
98.2%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#9 / 279 | A+ | 13 | 46%
Facility
46%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#93 / 330 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 330 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#113 / 271 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#68 / 271 |
| Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | MC AL HC IL NH SNF | Roanoke (Westland) | 43
Facility
43
VA AVG
94
Rank
#300 / 351 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
VA AVG
45
Rank
#272 / 420 | - | Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen |
53.5%
Facility
53.5%
VA AVG
70%
Rank
#225 / 279 | - | 13 | 54%
Facility
54%
VA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#129 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#78 / 330 | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
32
Rank
#179 / 271 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#152 / 271 |
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Virginia
Brookdale Roanoke is located in SW Roanoke, Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Roanoke
What neighborhood is Brookdale Roanoke in?
Brookdale Roanoke is in the Gaymont neighborhood of Roanoke.
Is Brookdale Roanoke in a walkable area?
Brookdale Roanoke has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does Brookdale Roanoke's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, Brookdale Roanoke's license expires on May 31, 2028.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Roanoke?
Brookdale Roanoke's occupancy is 98.2%.
How long has Brookdale Roanoke been in business?
Brookdale Roanoke has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Roanoke have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Roanoke on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Roanoke?
Yes, Brookdale Roanoke allows residents to bring their pets.

















