English Meadows
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Blacksburg, VA

English Meadows

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Blacksburg, VA

Overview of English Meadows

Located in the beautiful setting of South Point Drive, Blacksburg, VA, English Meadows is a distinct senior living community offering assisted living and dementia care. The community features a wide selection of cozy and sophisticated accommodations, ensuring seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. With a compassionate and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care and support, the community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Discover new interests and rekindle past hobbies with entertaining activities and engaging programs. Have a relaxing time and cherish unforgettable moments with friends in the homey and serene spaces of the community. Look forward to delectable and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its scenic landscapes and incredible amenities, English Meadows is a haven for seniors seeking an active and happy lifestyle for a glorious retirement.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
89
Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #109 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 365 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 cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Years in operation
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #375 / 435Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 375th out of 435 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 cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
81%
Rank #102 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 297 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
89 / 110
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Non-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

English Meadows is administered by Paul Englehart.

Contact Information

Business Hours24 hours , Sunday - Saturday

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 72 deficiencies 20 complaints 45 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. VA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (125% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (133% above)
• Total complaints (186% above)
• Complaints per year (186% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (27% below)

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

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7232 This facility has 125% more total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (72 vs. VA avg 32).↑ 125% worse

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

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 4514 This facility has had 221% more total inspections than the Virginia average (45 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 221% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 219 This facility has 133% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. VA avg 9).↑ 133% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 47%64% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (47% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 17% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 207 This facility has 186% more total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (20 vs. VA avg 7).↑ 186% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 41.4 This facility has 186% more complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 1.4).↑ 186% worse

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Blacksburg's city center to English Meadows's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

English Meadows is located in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
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

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
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)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
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)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

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

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

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

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

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

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

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

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about English Meadows

What neighborhood is English Meadows in?

English Meadows is in the Farmview - Ramble neighborhood of Blacksburg.

Is English Meadows in a walkable area?

English Meadows has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at English Meadows?

English Meadows's occupancy is 81%.

How long has English Meadows been in business?

English Meadows has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at English Meadows?

No, English Meadows has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of English Meadows?

Paul Englehart is the administrator of English Meadows.

How many beds does English Meadows have?

English Meadows has 110 beds.

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