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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 memory care communities in Roanoke, VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in VA
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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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: 118The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Roanoke, VA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Roanoke (Metro Area)

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.

Our Lady of the Valley
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 96
Rank #76 / 365
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #73 / 446
Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale 87.4% A+20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #163 / 330
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #230 / 271
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #199 / 271
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 96
Rank #313 / 365
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 44
Rank #281 / 446
-Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen 53.5% -10
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #90 / 330
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 32
Rank #179 / 271
3.3
Facility 3.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #217 / 271
Friendship Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Hollins)
253
Facility 253
VA AVG 96
Rank #5 / 365
Yes
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 44
Rank #185 / 446
2 Bed- 91.2% A+----
South Roanoke Nursing Home
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Edgehill)
98
Facility 98
VA AVG 96
Rank #156 / 365
No
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 44
Rank #207 / 446
-- 89.9% A+3
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 32
Rank #197 / 271
13.0
Facility 13.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #269 / 271
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge
MC
AL
Roanoke (Southern Hills)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 96
Rank #68 / 365
Yes
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 44
Rank #319 / 446
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedJenifer Quilodran 56.9% A+44
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #201 / 330
113
Facility 113
VA AVG 32
Rank #260 / 271
2.6
Facility 2.6
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #186 / 271
Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Southern Hills)
101
Facility 101
VA AVG 96
Rank #138 / 365
No
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 44
Rank #384 / 446
--0A+4
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 32
Rank #162 / 271
7.0
Facility 7.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #259 / 271
South Roanoke Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Edgehill)
-No
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 44
Rank #207 / 446
Private Rooms--A+----
Brandon Oaks
MC
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Sw Roanoke
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
Yes
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 44
Rank #437 / 446
-Jessica White 46.3% -6
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #219 / 330
10
Facility 10
VA AVG 32
Rank #82 / 271
1.7
Facility 1.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #119 / 271
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 96
Rank #87 / 365
Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 44
Rank #361 / 446
-Alex Parker 70.0% -5
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #272 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
3.2
Facility 3.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #210 / 271
Brandon Oaks
MC
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Sw Roanoke
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 96
Rank #212 / 365
Yes
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 44
Rank #437 / 446
-Jessica White--6
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #219 / 330
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Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 96
Rank #87 / 365
Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 44
Rank #361 / 446
-Alex Parker--5
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #272 / 330
--
Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Roanoke
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 96
Rank #68 / 365
Yes
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 44
Rank #437 / 446
-Kennedy Flynn 70.0% -46
67.4%
Facility 67.4%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #234 / 330
146
Facility 146
VA AVG 32
Rank #266 / 271
3.2
Facility 3.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #210 / 271
Woodland Hills
MC
AL
IL
RC
Roanoke (Ogden Hills)
-Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 44
Rank #361 / 446
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Old Southwest)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 96
Rank #68 / 365
No
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 44
Rank #132 / 446
-- 25.4% A+8
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
108
Facility 108
VA AVG 32
Rank #259 / 271
13.5
Facility 13.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #271 / 271
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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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.

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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 Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing

Old Southwest is the premier skilled nursing facility in Roanoke, offering its residents a sense of belonging. With an emphasis on skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care nursing service, the staff excels in practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors. The upscale skilled nursing home built its trusted reputation on excellent customer service and exceptional care that has earned the respect of being a reliable senior living community that one’s individual needs.
The short and long-term care nursing home strives to improve the lifestyle of its elderly through community, connection, and care. They offer a personalized care program to meet each individual’s unique needs. Amenities and services include an exceptional dining experience, innovative programs, and educational activities that all aim to ensure a wonderful experience during your golden years and provide additional support.

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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 Memory Care in Roanoke, VA

What is the average cost of memory care in Roanoke, VA?

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

What is the price range for memory care in Roanoke, VA?

Memory care in Roanoke, VA typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Roanoke, VA?

Memory care communities in Roanoke, VA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover memory care?

Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 memory care communities in Roanoke, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.