Edinburgh Square

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
39 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #214 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 420 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
43 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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Safety & Compliance

No grab bars
No Hoyer lift

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaMust be 62 years or older or have a physical disability.
Minimum Age62
HousekeepingNo
Linen ServiceNo
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 413 / 420 / 529 / 536 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Roanoke's city center to Edinburgh Square's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Woodland Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
RC
Roanoke
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 94
Rank #63 / 351
Yes--Kennedy Flynn
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #149 / 279
-24
83%
Facility 83%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #263 / 330
146
Facility 146
VA AVG 32
Rank #266 / 271
6.1
Facility 6.1
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #250 / 271
Hermitage Roanoke
IL
AL
CCRC(
Roanoke (Fairview)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 94
Rank #81 / 351
Yes
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 45
Rank #279 / 420
1 Bed / 2 BedMichael Davis
39.2%
Facility 39.2%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #265 / 279
A+11
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #307 / 330
41
Facility 41
VA AVG 32
Rank #202 / 271
3.7
Facility 3.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #207 / 271
Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 94
Rank #81 / 351
Yes
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 45
Rank #351 / 420
-Alex Parker
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #149 / 279
-5
80%
Facility 80%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #251 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
3.2
Facility 3.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #191 / 271
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 94
Rank #300 / 351
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #272 / 420
-Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen
53.5%
Facility 53.5%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #225 / 279
-13
54%
Facility 54%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #129 / 330
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 32
Rank #179 / 271
2.5
Facility 2.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 271
Edinburgh Square
IL
Roanoke (Hollins)-Yes
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 45
Rank #214 / 420
Studio / 1 Bed--A+----

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Virginia

Edinburgh Square is located in Roanoke, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Edinburgh Square

What neighborhood is Edinburgh Square in?

Edinburgh Square is in the Hollins neighborhood of Roanoke.

Is Edinburgh Square in a walkable area?

Edinburgh Square has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Edinburgh Square been in business?

Edinburgh Square has been operating for approximately 39 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Square?

Yes, Edinburgh Square allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Edinburgh Square?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Edinburgh Square in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Edinburgh Square provide?

Edinburgh Square offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Edinburgh Square?

Edinburgh Square is located at 129 Hershberger Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012.

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