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Best Nursing Homes in Roanoke, VA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in Roanoke, VA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in VA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Roanoke, VA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Roanoke, VA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Roanoke, VA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Roanoke (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

7 facilities compared · CMS & VA Dept. of Health data

Our Lady of the Valley
NH
AL
MC
NC
RC
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 95
Rank #78 / 371
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #65 / 314
+2%
3.79
Facility 3.79
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #47 / 89
-42%+1%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #15 / 90
4.7
Facility 4.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #19 / 90
-111A+
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #74 / 449
David Rawlings
$14.8M
Facility $14.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #58 / 89
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #53 / 89
55.5%
Facility 55.5%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #37 / 89
495357
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
Roanoke (Westland)
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 95
Rank #319 / 371
53.5%
Facility 53.5%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #255 / 314
-38%
5.33
Facility 5.33
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #16 / 89
+28%+42%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #9 / 90
4.0
Facility 4.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #11 / 90
-23-
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 44
Rank #282 / 449
Heather Neff
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #32 / 89
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #60 / 89
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #86 / 89
495373
South Roanoke Nursing Home
NH
AL
Roanoke (Edgehill)
98
Facility 98
VA AVG 95
Rank #158 / 371
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #75 / 314
0%
3.36
Facility 3.36
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #56 / 89
+6%-10%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #54 / 90
13.0
Facility 13.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #69 / 90
-88A+
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 44
Rank #208 / 449
American Healthcare LLC
$9.5M
Facility $9.5M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #83 / 89
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #77 / 89
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #18 / 89
495002
Richfield Living – Roanoke Campus
NH
AL
Roanoke (Arrington Court)
116
Facility 116
VA AVG 95
Rank #101 / 371
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #173 / 314
-18%
3.24
Facility 3.24
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #71 / 89
-48%-14%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #23 / 90
8.0
Facility 8.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #48 / 90
-104-
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 44
Rank #289 / 449
-
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #66 / 89
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #70 / 89
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #43 / 89
495427
Friendship Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Roanoke (Hollins)
253
Facility 253
VA AVG 95
Rank #5 / 371
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #27 / 314
+9%
4.46
Facility 4.46
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #33 / 89
+4%+19%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #29 / 90
4.5
Facility 4.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #18 / 90
-231A+
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 44
Rank #186 / 449
Friendship Foundation Inc
$29.8M
Facility $29.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #20 / 89
$15.3M
Facility $15.3M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #22 / 89
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #55 / 89
495092
Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center
NH
MC
Roanoke (Southern Hills)
101
Facility 101
VA AVG 95
Rank #140 / 371
--
3.56
Facility 3.56
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #52 / 89
+4%-5%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #43 / 90
6.3
Facility 6.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #33 / 90
119A+
15
Facility 15
VA AVG 44
Rank #385 / 449
Victor Bell
$10.9M
Facility $10.9M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #63 / 89
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #87 / 89
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #71 / 89
495325
Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Roanoke (Old Southwest)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 95
Rank #69 / 371
25.4%
Facility 25.4%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #307 / 314
-70%
3.82
Facility 3.82
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #47 / 89
-27%+2%
$143.8k
Facility $143.8k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #93 / 93
131
Facility 131
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #89 / 90
18.7
Facility 18.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #88 / 90
433A+
57
Facility 57
VA AVG 44
Rank #133 / 449
Andrew Shuler
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #85 / 89
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #79 / 89
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #23 / 89
495156

Brandon Oaks

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

Brandon Oaks is a nonprofit Life Plan community administered by Jessica White and owned by Heather Neff in Roanoke, Virginia, offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, home health services, and rehabilitation. This 80-bed community operates as a voluntary nonprofit, serving as an ideal choice for senior care in the Roanoke region.

The community has a perfect CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is significantly higher than the Virginia average of 3.8 stars, highlighting excellence in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Specifically, its health inspection and staffing ratings are 4/5, while quality measures earned a 5/5. On average, residents receive 5 hours and 20 minutes of nursing care per day, which exceeds the state average of 4 hours and 47 minutes by around 11%.

Financial data shows that 82% of new admissions are covered by Medicare, primarily for short-term rehabilitation stays averaging 25 days, while private pay residents make up 16% of admissions with an average stay of nearly ten months, and Medicaid accounts for 2%. With an annual revenue of approximately $31.6 million and a reported surplus of $875,900, the community demonstrates stable financial management for a nonprofit organization.

The community has undergone six inspections, with violations found in 66.7%, which is in line with the Virginia average. However, the total deficiency count is only 10, which is far below the statewide average of 32. The most recent inspection on May 5, 2025, resulted in zero deficiencies. While previous records cited minor issues with medication storage and documentation, these matters appear to be fully addressed.

Brandon Oaks is an ideal option for older adults requiring high-acuity care or post-acute rehabilitation in a highly-rated, mission-driven nonprofit environment. The community also appeals to families seeking Medicare-covered short-term rehabilitation, as well as long-term residents requiring assisted living or memory support.

Contact Brandon Oaks

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.

Contact Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.

Brandon Oaks

3804 Brandon Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24018
Overview of Brandon Oaks
Brandon Oaks is a non-profit Life Plan community in Roanoke, Virginia. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, home health services, and rehabilitation. The community is committed to providing high-quality health services and a fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

Contact Brandon Oaks

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Roanoke, VA

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Virginia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 13 nursing homes in Roanoke, VA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.