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Compare Nursing Homes around Roanoke (Metro Area)
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| Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
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).
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 (Westland) | 43
Facility
43
VA AVG
132
Rank
#320 / 371 |
53.5%
Facility
53.5%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#253 / 311 | -38% | 5.33
Facility
5.33
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#15 / 85 | +28% | +42% | $0
Facility
$0
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#1 / 89 | 12
Facility
12
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#9 / 86 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#11 / 86 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
1.3 | 23 | - |
33
Facility
33
VA AVG
42
Rank
#282 / 449 | Heather Neff | $31.6M
Facility
$31.6M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#30 / 85 | $7.5M
Facility
$7.5M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#58 / 85 | 23.6%
Facility
23.6%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#82 / 85 | 495373 | ||||
| Our Lady of the Valley |
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).
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.
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.
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. | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127
Facility
127
VA AVG
132
Rank
#82 / 371 |
87.4%
Facility
87.4%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#64 / 311 | +2% | 3.79
Facility
3.79
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#44 / 85 | -42% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#1 / 89 | 14
Facility
14
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#15 / 86 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#19 / 86 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
1.3 | 111 | A+ |
68
Facility
68
VA AVG
42
Rank
#74 / 449 | David Rawlings | $17.2M
Facility
$17.2M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#56 / 85 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#51 / 85 | 47.6%
Facility
47.6%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#35 / 85 | 495357 | ||||
| Virginia Veterans Care Center |
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).
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 (Shenandoah Avenue Northwest) | 3
Facility
3
VA AVG
132
Rank
#371 / 371 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#1 / 311 | +17% | 4.28
Facility
4.28
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#33 / 85 | +5% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#1 / 89 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#23 / 86 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#24 / 86 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
1.3 | 3 | - |
19
Facility
19
VA AVG
42
Rank
#362 / 449 | Todd Barnes | $33.8M
Facility
$33.8M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#23 / 85 | $25.5M
Facility
$25.5M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#5 / 85 | 75.4%
Facility
75.4%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#1 / 85 | 495274 | ||||
| South Roanoke Nursing Home |
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).
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 (Edgehill) | 98
Facility
98
VA AVG
132
Rank
#162 / 371 |
85.7%
Facility
85.7%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#74 / 311 | 0% | 3.36
Facility
3.36
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#53 / 85 | +6% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#1 / 89 | 39
Facility
39
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#51 / 86 | 13.0
Facility
13.0
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#66 / 86 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
1.3 | 85 | A+ |
45
Facility
45
VA AVG
42
Rank
#208 / 449 | American Healthcare LLC | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#80 / 85 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#74 / 85 | 54.4%
Facility
54.4%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#17 / 85 | 495002 | ||||
| Richfield Living – Roanoke Campus |
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).
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 (Arrington Court) | 116
Facility
116
VA AVG
132
Rank
#105 / 371 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#171 / 311 | -18% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#67 / 85 | -48% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#1 / 89 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#23 / 86 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#45 / 86 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
1.3 | 108 | - |
32
Facility
32
VA AVG
42
Rank
#289 / 449 | - | $14.3M
Facility
$14.3M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#64 / 85 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#68 / 85 | 45.7%
Facility
45.7%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#40 / 85 | 495427 | ||||
| Friendship Retirement Community |
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).
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.
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.
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. | Roanoke (Hollins) | 253
Facility
253
VA AVG
132
Rank
#6 / 371 |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#26 / 311 | +9% | 4.46
Facility
4.46
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#31 / 85 | +4% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#1 / 89 | 18
Facility
18
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#29 / 86 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#18 / 86 | -
Facility
-
VA AVG
1.3 | 229 | A+ |
48
Facility
48
VA AVG
42
Rank
#186 / 449 | Friendship Foundation Inc | $37.0M
Facility
$37.0M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#19 / 85 | $15.3M
Facility
$15.3M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#21 / 85 | 41.5%
Facility
41.5%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#52 / 85 | 495092 | ||||
| Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center |
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).
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.
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.
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. | Roanoke (Southern Hills) | 101
Facility
101
VA AVG
132
Rank
#144 / 371 |
89.3%
Facility
89.3%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#48 / 311 | +4% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#49 / 85 | +4% | -5% | $45.3k
Facility
$45.3k
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#84 / 89 | 25
Facility
25
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#40 / 86 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#32 / 86 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
1.3 | 89 | A+ |
15
Facility
15
VA AVG
42
Rank
#385 / 449 | Victor Bell | $14.5M
Facility
$14.5M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#61 / 85 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#83 / 85 | 35.5%
Facility
35.5%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#68 / 85 | 495325 | ||||
| Old Southwest Rehabilitation and Nursing |
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).
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 Southwest) | 130
Facility
130
VA AVG
132
Rank
#72 / 371 |
25.4%
Facility
25.4%
VA AVG
85.7%
Rank
#305 / 311 | -70% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
VA AVG
3.74
Rank
#44 / 85 | -27% | +2% | $153.3k
Facility
$153.3k
VA AVG
$54.3k
Rank
#89 / 89 | 131
Facility
131
VA AVG
38.4
Rank
#85 / 86 | 18.7
Facility
18.7
VA AVG
8.9
Rank
#84 / 86 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
1.3 | 33 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
VA AVG
42
Rank
#133 / 449 | Andrew Shuler | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
VA AVG
$18.3M
Rank
#81 / 85 | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
VA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#75 / 85 | 53.1%
Facility
53.1%
VA AVG
39.7%
Rank
#21 / 85 | 495156 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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