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| Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Roanoke (Westland) | 43
Facility
43
VA AVG
95
Rank
#319 / 371 | No |
33
Facility
33
VA AVG
44
Rank
#282 / 449 | - | Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen |
53.5%
Facility
53.5%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#241 / 297 | - | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#87 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
32
Rank
#240 / 332 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#277 / 332 |
| Hermitage Roanoke |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Roanoke (Fairview) | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
95
Rank
#89 / 371 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
VA AVG
44
Rank
#289 / 449 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Michael Davis |
39.2%
Facility
39.2%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#283 / 297 | A+ | 13 | 92.3%
Facility
92.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#306 / 332 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#67 / 332 | 41
Facility
41
VA AVG
32
Rank
#263 / 332 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#270 / 332 |
| Woodland Hills |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Roanoke (Ogden Hills) | - | Yes |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
44
Rank
#362 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Holiday Elm Park Estates |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Roanoke (Cave Spring) | - | Yes |
47
Facility
47
VA AVG
44
Rank
#193 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Friendship Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Roanoke (Hollins) | 253
Facility
253
VA AVG
95
Rank
#5 / 371 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
VA AVG
44
Rank
#186 / 449 | 2 Bed | - |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#25 / 297 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Blue Ridge Independent Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Roanoke (Old Wilkins) | - | No |
51
Facility
51
VA AVG
44
Rank
#168 / 449 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Edinburgh Square |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Roanoke (Hollins) | - | No |
43
Facility
43
VA AVG
44
Rank
#223 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Roanoke | 130
Facility
130
VA AVG
95
Rank
#69 / 371 | No |
0
Facility
0
VA AVG
44
Rank
#438 / 449 | - | Kennedy Flynn |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#166 / 297 | - | 46 | 67.4%
Facility
67.4%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#234 / 332 | 17
Facility
17
VA AVG
7
Rank
#312 / 332 | 146
Facility
146
VA AVG
32
Rank
#327 / 332 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#270 / 332 |
| Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Roanoke | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
95
Rank
#89 / 371 | No |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
44
Rank
#362 / 449 | - | Alex Parker | - | - | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#272 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Roanoke | 120
Facility
120
VA AVG
95
Rank
#89 / 371 | No |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
44
Rank
#362 / 449 | - | Alex Parker |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#166 / 297 | - | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#272 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#173 / 332 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#270 / 332 |
| Candis Assisted Living | AL | Roanoke | 17 | — | — | — | Cheryl Twine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeanne's Elderly Care | AL | Roanoke | 8 | — | — | — | Mrs. Jeanne Duncan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Restin South | AL | Roanoke | 12 | — | — | — | Ms. Teri Rothmeier | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virginia's Assisted Living Facility | AL | Roanoke | 23 | — | — | — | Cynthia Brooks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview of Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Roanoke’s trusted home healthcare provider. The nursing center has a professional staff committed to providing all seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. Seniors can expect a high level of quality nursing and rehabilitative services that help them live life to the fullest. At Brandon Oaks, friendships blossom, and goals are achieved.
The nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs/ Specializations, including therapy (speech, occupational, physical), neurological care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, skilled nursing care, and musculoskeletal care available.
Overview of Hermitage Roanoke
Hermitage Roanoke is one of the city’s most trusted independent living retirement communities with assisted living and nursing home services. The professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a nurturing environment. The senior living home maintains a high-quality standard of service provided with compassion for a more personal approach to residential care. The CCRC strives to enhance the quality of lifestyle for each individual.
The Hermitage Roanoke’s upscale residential lifestyle is built on essential and helpful services; these include 24-hour care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, rehabilitative therapy services, housekeeping, and medication management.
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.
Holiday Elm Park Estates, by the Atria Senior Living Group, has built one of the finest independent living communities in Roanoke– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Holiday Elm Park Estates has provided a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of family.
The premier community has boasted an elevated lifestyle through the high service they have provided the independent living lifestyle for seniors. Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also provide every private apartment with an emergency call system.
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.
Overview of Blue Ridge Independent Living
Blue Ridge Independent Living provides a quintessential community for all ages who seek support for their disabilities while maintaining independence. The non-profit organization supports youth and adults in a healthy and happy setting; it strives to create a space that deconstructs the generational gap among its residents while enhancing their lifestyles.
Blue Ridge cultivates freedom by maximizing amenities and services that maintain identity. These include social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, transportation services, and specialized programs. Peer mentoring, transition, and independent living skills training services are also provided.
Overview of Edinburgh Square
Edinburgh Square is an exquisite independent living community that boasts comfortable living in a home-like environment for 62+ adults. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff cares about its residents by creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that helps them feel more comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.
Edinburgh Square provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.
Overview of Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care
Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care is a senior living community in Roanoke, Virginia, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With 91 of 130 beds occupied, the community’s current occupancy is about 70%, which is below the state average of 85.7%, indicating open availability.
The community has completed 46 inspections, including 17 complaint-initiated, with a violation rate of 67.4%, slightly higher than Virginia’s average of 64.3%. A total of 146 deficiencies have also been recorded, notably above the state average of 32. During the most recent complaint investigation on October 14, 2025, findings included failure to report a major incident to the regional licensing office within the required 24-hour timeframe. Earlier reports have also cited recurring concerns related to medication management, service plan documentation, and incident reporting practices, including a confirmed case involving delayed reporting of a resident altercation that led to hospitalization. However, no fines or license suspensions are listed in available records.
Lifestyle offerings are a major highlight, which include landscaped courtyards, a full-service salon, a bar and bistro, spa amenities, a theater, a modern fitness center, and inviting indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Signature programs also include Inspiritás memory care, RUI University, the LUXE Unlimited lifestyle program, RUI FIT wellness programming, Leash on Life pet therapy, and a Care Impact initiative. While dining features chef-prepared meals made with fresh ingredients in a restaurant-style environment.
Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care is well-suited for older adults who value a vibrant campus with extensive lifestyle services and multiple levels of care under one roof. Its scale and range of services also make it especially appealing for couples or families planning for changing care needs over time.
Overview of Friendship Assisted Living, INC.
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. is a senior living community in Roanoke, Virginia, that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. As one of the more expansive options in the Roanoke Valley, the community offers a broad range of services that allow families to secure a long-term care solution under one roof, with its 120 licensed beds.
With 84 of the 120 beds currently occupied, the community is operating at 70% occupancy, which is below the Virginia state average of 85.7%. This indicates open availability for those seeking immediate placement.
The community has completed five inspections, with 80% resulting in a cumulative total of 16 deficiencies. The most recent inspection in March 2025 identified a violation related to medication management. The primary findings include medication management, specifically the dating of opened items like insulin pens. While earlier records cited themes around staff training, service plans, and building maintenance, the community has no history of fines, license enforcement actions, or findings of immediate jeopardy. The decreasing number of deficiencies in the latest cycle also suggests a stabilizing operational trend.
Comprehensive clinical support, including nursing services, licensed nurses and CNAs, and a full rehabilitation program featuring short-term and respite care, is provided. The lifestyle experience includes chef-prepared seasonal meals, fitness programs, and a wide array of social engagement opportunities. The community also offers a particularly diverse activities calendar that includes various clubs, cultural events, games, educational classes, and volunteer programs.
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc. is a strong fit for older adults in the Roanoke area seeking a full spectrum of care and active social opportunities in one place. The community’s large scale allows for varied programming and peer engagement, while the current availability offers flexibility for interested families.
Overview of Friendship Assisted Living, INC.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Independent Living in Roanoke, VA
What is the average cost of independent living in Roanoke, VA?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Roanoke, VA is approximately $2,194. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Roanoke, VA?
Independent living in Roanoke, VA typically ranges from $637 - $3,674 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 10 independent living communities in Roanoke, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Roanoke, VA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Roanoke, VA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Roanoke, VA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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