Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Roanoke, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in Roanoke, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in VA
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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-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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
Friendship Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Hollins)
253
Facility 253
VA AVG 94
Rank #4 / 311
Yes
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 45
Rank #151 / 336
2 Bed-
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
VA AVG 69.8%
Rank #21 / 249
A+A---
Brandon Oaks
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Sw Roanoke
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 94
Rank #180 / 311
Yes--Jessica White---8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #157 / 303
Woodland Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Roanoke (Ogden Hills)
-Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 45
Rank #280 / 336
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 94
Rank #72 / 311
Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 45
Rank #280 / 336
-Alex Parker---6
83%
Facility 83%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #243 / 303
Richfield Living – Roanoke Campus
AL
Roanoke
-No
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 45
Rank #220 / 336
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other VA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Roanoke. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Friendship Retirement Community

Friendship Retirement Community undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care for seniors of Roanoke; they are one of the city’s most trusted retirement communities because of the essential service offered: friendship. As its name suggests, management makes it a point that seniors are encouraged to find the opportunity to discover long-lasting companies that help make the aging experience a little less daunting.

Offering senior independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services, the staff is committed to delivering resort-style services with respect and dignity. Many will find an enhanced day-to-day living experience beneficial to health and wellness, recovery journey, and individual growth; life enrichment programs, social activities, specialized therapy programs, and ADLs support these.

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Overview of Friendship Assisted Living
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. is located in Roanoke, Virginia. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The community is designed to support residents' health and well-being through social engagement, fitness opportunities, and access to healthcare.

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Brandon Oaks

3804 Brandon Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24018
Overview of Brandon Oaks

Brandon Oaks in Roanoke, Virginia, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and home care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and home care brings support to a person’s home.

Independent living is also available, with private living, community services, and no daily care. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since different types of support are available through the same community. The 80 bed capacity gives families a clear measure of Brandon Oaks’s residential size.

Rehabilitation services include Nursing and Rehabilitation, Inpatient Therapies, Outpatient Services, and The Rehab Process, so therapy can be part of either inpatient or outpatient care. Named programs also include Living Independently, The Oaks Club, and Home Health, while pets are allowed. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay when savings are limited, and private pay means paying directly; Jessica White serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home for seniors with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make each feel welcome in the nurturing atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Woodland Hills is a community that celebrates an individual, thanks to the full support of the staff who help maintain an independent lifestyle to continue purposeful residential living.

The retirement home ensures a lifestyle built on comfort and stability, offering residents various accommodations, such as independent and assisted living apartments, outdoor walking paths, chef-prepared meals, life enrichment programs, and stimulating activities. Health services focus more on the assisted living levels of care and the memory care services tailored for specific individuals.

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Overview of Richfield Living – Roanoke Campus

Richfield Living, Roanoke Campus is an assisted living community in Roanoke, Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while allowing residents to maintain a private living space. Respite care is available for short stays, which may suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The community opened in 2020.

Rehabilitative care supports residents working to regain function after an illness or injury, while respiratory care addresses respiratory related needs. Nutrition plans supervised by a registered dietician provide individualized dietary guidance, and a doctor is on staff for medical oversight. Staff are available around the clock. Residents can receive assistance at any time of day or night.

A gym gives residents a place to exercise within the community, while social activities provide organized ways to spend time with others. Transportation is available through the community, so residents have an option for trips without arranging every ride independently. With assisted living and respite care, Richfield Living, Roanoke Campus may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support or a family that needs short term care. The area has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Roanoke, VA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Roanoke, VA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Roanoke, VA is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Roanoke, VA?

Assisted living in Roanoke, VA typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Roanoke, VA?

Assisted living facilities in Roanoke, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

Assisted Living in Roanoke at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,479The average monthly cost across facilities in Roanoke, VA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Roanoke, VA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 116The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Roanoke, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90