The Willows at Meadow Branch
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Winchester, VA

The Willows at Meadow Branch

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Winchester, VA

Overview of The Willows at Meadow Branch

The Willows at Meadow Branch is a licensed senior care community led by Linda M. Duvall in Winchester, Virginia, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. Occupancy is approximately 85.9%, closely in line with the state average of 85.7%, which suggests limited availability and consistent demand.

The community has undergone 8 inspections, fewer than the Virginia average of 14, and carries a violation rate of 37.5%, significantly below the state average of 64.3%. Additionally, only 5 total deficiencies have been recorded across all inspections, significantly below the statewide average of 32. The most recent monitoring visit on June 20, 2025, also cited issues related to medication management and documentation of emergency procedures. Complaint investigations conducted in 2023 and 2025 were unsubstantiated, and no fines or license suspensions appear in public records. Overall, this compliance history is stronger than that of many comparable communities in the state.

A well-rounded mix of services and amenities is provided, with housing options that include private studio and one-bedroom apartments, as well as three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry, dry-cleaning, and pharmacy services. Additional features also include an on-site beauty and barber shop, scheduled outings with secure transportation, and a range of clinical services such as weekly visits from a primary care physician, in-house psychiatric care, dental and podiatry services, and therapy options covering physical, occupational, and speech needs. Spiritual programming, including Sunday worship, is available. Secured entry in the evening, surveillance cameras, and door alarm systems are also part of the safety measures available. Medicare is not accepted, so families should confirm private pay arrangements and insurance coverage directly.

The Willows at Meadow Branch is a strong option for older adults in the Shenandoah Valley who require assisted living or memory care with access to on-site medical support, dependable regulatory performance, and a secure, community-focused environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 85 Rank #193 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #11 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 434 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.
92 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #71 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. 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.
86% This home usually has limited availability
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
73 / 85

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Willows at Meadow Branch is administered by Ms. Linda M. Duvall.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesThe front door locks at 6:00 PM, and there are security cameras and alarms on doors.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Religious Services
Salon
Outings
Transportation
Dry-Cleaning
Activities
Specific ProgramsHousing Options, Studio Apartments, One Bedroom Apartments
Religious ServicesSunday Worship Services are offered
Touring HoursMonday- Friday: 9 AM- 5:30 PM, Saturday- Sunday: Closed

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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. 5 deficiencies 2 complaints 6 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (84% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (70% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% 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. 532 This facility has 84% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 84% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.82.7 This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.8 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 70% better

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. 614 This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (6 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer

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. 27 This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.41.4 This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 71% better

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Winchester's city center to The Willows at Meadow Branch's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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AL
MC
Staunton
144
Facility 144
VA AVG 96
Rank #50 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedApril Sprouse
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 71%
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A+8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #174 / 330
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 32
Rank #72 / 271
1.1
Facility 1.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #63 / 271
The Wellington at Lake Manassas
AL
IL
MC
RC
Gainesville
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 96
Rank #51 / 365
Yes
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 45
Rank #212 / 434
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBryan Lamartin
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #133 / 293
-8
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 330
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 32
Rank #48 / 271
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #43 / 271
Our Lady Of Peace
AL
MC
NH
Charlottesville
140
Facility 140
VA AVG 96
Rank #51 / 365
No
99
Facility 99
VA AVG 45
Rank #1 / 434
-Ms. Rachel Lindberg
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #8 / 293
-5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #26 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #62 / 271
1.6
Facility 1.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #91 / 271
The Willows at Meadow Branch
AL
MC
RC
Winchester
85
Facility 85
VA AVG 96
Rank #193 / 365
Yes
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 45
Rank #11 / 434
-Ms. Linda M. Duvall
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #71 / 293
-6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #96 / 330
5
Facility 5
VA AVG 32
Rank #44 / 271
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #43 / 271
Brookdale Roanoke
AL
MC
Sw Roanoke (Gaymont)
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 96
Rank #291 / 365
Yes
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 45
Rank #251 / 434
StudioAaron Rice
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #10 / 293
A+13
46%
Facility 46%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #93 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #68 / 271

Frequently Asked Questions about The Willows at Meadow Branch

Is The Willows at Meadow Branch in a walkable area?

The Willows at Meadow Branch has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at The Willows at Meadow Branch?

The Willows at Meadow Branch's occupancy is 86%.

Are pets allowed at The Willows at Meadow Branch?

Yes, The Willows at Meadow Branch allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Willows at Meadow Branch?

Ms. Linda M. Duvall is the administrator of The Willows at Meadow Branch.

How many beds does The Willows at Meadow Branch have?

The Willows at Meadow Branch has 85 beds.

Has The Willows at Meadow Branch had any deficiencies?

The Willows at Meadow Branch has had 5 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

Are there photos of The Willows at Meadow Branch?

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