Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Brookdale Charleston Gardens
Brookdale Charleston Gardens is an assisted living and memory care community in Charleston, WV. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Offering both care types may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 121 beds, with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts available.
Respite care provides a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.
Starting monthly prices are $4,940 for assisted living and $7,130 for memory care. The memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision that care requires.
Residents can use the salon or spa, courtyard and garden, and restaurant-style dining with home-cooked entrees. Gardening and baking classes give residents specific activities to take part in, and Donna L Prowse serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
Based on 84 residents and 121 beds. Source: state inspection report (Nov 2025)
Pricing & Financial Information
Brookdale Charleston Gardens is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation Tradename Brookdale Charleston Gardens (ALR-ALZ), and administered by Donna L Prowse.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 310 deficiencies 130 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (24% above) 1 Better Metrics better than West Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 310 | 250.0 | This facility has 24% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (310 vs. WV avg 250).↑ 24% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.4 | 2.8 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. WV avg 2.8).↓ 14% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
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Total inspections
| 130 | 17.0 | This facility has had 665% more total inspections than the West Virginia average (130 vs. WV avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 665% more |
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1.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources, 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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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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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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Health-focused investigations or surveys beyond routine inspections, as reported by the state.
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Life-safety–focused inspections (e.g. building and safety code reviews) in the reporting window.
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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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| Brookdale Charleston Gardens | AL MC | Charleston | 121
Facility
121
WV AVG
71
Rank
#5 / 39 | Yes | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
69.4%
Facility
69.4%
WV AVG
77%
Rank
#23 / 33 | Donna L Prowse | 21
Facility
21
WV AVG
18.2
Rank
#26 / 38 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
3.6
Rank
#6 / 34 | 310
Facility
310
WV AVG
249
Rank
#30 / 34 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#24 / 34 |
| Harmony at Southridge | AL IL MC | Charleston (Southridge Center) | 120
Facility
120
WV AVG
71
Rank
#6 / 39 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
WV AVG
32
Rank
#44 / 44 | - | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
4
Rank
#9 / 18 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
WV AVG
77%
Rank
#12 / 33 | Tyler Holsclaw | 60
Facility
60
WV AVG
18.2
Rank
#36 / 38 | 6
Facility
6
WV AVG
3.6
Rank
#32 / 34 | 158
Facility
158
WV AVG
249
Rank
#19 / 34 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#31 / 34 |
| Kanawha Place | AL RC | Charleston (South Park) | 68
Facility
68
WV AVG
71
Rank
#17 / 39 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WV AVG
32
Rank
#29 / 44 | Studio | - |
66.2%
Facility
66.2%
WV AVG
77%
Rank
#27 / 33 | Jessica Fowler | 15
Facility
15
WV AVG
18.2
Rank
#22 / 38 | 4
Facility
4
WV AVG
3.6
Rank
#17 / 34 | 208
Facility
208
WV AVG
249
Rank
#25 / 34 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#22 / 34 |
| Edgewood Summit | AL CCRC IL MC NH RESC SNF | Charleston (Edgewood) | 42
Facility
42
WV AVG
71
Rank
#32 / 39 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
WV AVG
32
Rank
#38 / 44 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
4
Rank
#9 / 18 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
WV AVG
77%
Rank
#15 / 33 | George Barker | 7
Facility
7
WV AVG
18.2
Rank
#8 / 38 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
3.6
Rank
#6 / 34 | 34
Facility
34
WV AVG
249
Rank
#4 / 34 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#3 / 34 |
| Central Ave Assisted Living | AL | Charleston (West Side) | 8
Facility
8
WV AVG
71
Rank
#39 / 39 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
WV AVG
32
Rank
#7 / 44 | - | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
4
Rank
#9 / 18 |
62.5%
Facility
62.5%
WV AVG
77%
Rank
#28 / 33 | Ashley Moffitt | 6
Facility
6
WV AVG
18.2
Rank
#5 / 38 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
3.6
Rank
#6 / 34 | 134
Facility
134
WV AVG
249
Rank
#15 / 34 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#25 / 34 |
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Assisted Living in West Virginia
Brookdale Charleston Gardens is located in Charleston, West Virginia.
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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.
What is the license number of Brookdale Charleston Gardens?
According to WV state health department records, Brookdale Charleston Gardens's license number is 507445.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Charleston Gardens?
Brookdale Charleston Gardens's occupancy is 69.4%.
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.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale Charleston Gardens?
Donna L Prowse is the administrator of Brookdale Charleston Gardens.
How many beds does Brookdale Charleston Gardens have?
Brookdale Charleston Gardens has 121 beds.
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