Brookdale Roanoke

Brookdale Roanoke

Overview of Brookdale Roanoke

Live in every moment with the mesmerizing senior living community of Brookdale Roanoke located on Persinger Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA, focusing on memory care. The community goes above and beyond in providing comfort and safety for its residents with pet-friendly studio floor plans. Experience genuine care and support from a team of gentle, dependable, and trustworthy professionals.

The community respects each resident’s individuality, striving to provide them with care plans specifically created to meet their needs and preferences. With its exclusive programs such as Clare Bridge and Solace, residents receive evidence-based and consistent care to relax their minds and keep their loved ones at ease. Activities are carefully chosen to match seniors’ strengths and interests to better enhance their cognition. From breakfast to dinner, the community prepares healthy and delicious meals with a lot of snacks on the side to meet the seniors’ dietary needs. Walk around the serene and ethereal grounds or enjoy time with peers at the cafe. Brookdale Roanoke provides fabulous amenities including a library, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, a beauty and barber shop, a greenhouse, a therapy room, a community kitchen, and transportation. Proving its excellent care, the community was recognized by US News and World Report as the Best Memory Care in 2024.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #278 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 351 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #243 / 420Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 243rd 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.
38 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #9 / 279Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 279 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 279. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
98.2% This home is often near full
Higher than the Virginia average: 70%
Occupied beds
55 / 56
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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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 31, 2028
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Roanoke is administered by Aaron Rice.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Contact Information

Business Hoursn/a - n/a, seven days a week

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Coffee Shop
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesResidents engage in various activities including socializing, arts & crafts, and outings
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$9,370 per month

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
16 deficiencies 4 complaints 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1632 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.22.7 This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 56% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1314 This facility has had 7% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (13 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 7% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 47 This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.81.4 This facility has 43% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.8 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 43% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Roanoke

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Roanoke's city center to Brookdale Roanoke's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Roanoke

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
TerraBella Pheasant Ridge
MC
AL
Roanoke (Southern Hills)
130
Facility 130
VA AVG 94
Rank #63 / 351
Yes
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 45
Rank #309 / 420
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedJenifer Quilodran
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #209 / 279
A+27
74%
Facility 74%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #231 / 330
113
Facility 113
VA AVG 32
Rank #260 / 271
4.2
Facility 4.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #225 / 271
Our Lady of the Valley
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 94
Rank #70 / 351
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 45
Rank #70 / 420
Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #53 / 279
A+20
70%
Facility 70%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #211 / 330
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #230 / 271
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #176 / 271
South Roanoke Nursing Home
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Edgehill)
98
Facility 98
VA AVG 94
Rank #145 / 351
No
45
Facility 45
VA AVG 45
Rank #200 / 420
--
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #26 / 279
A+3
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #307 / 330
39
Facility 39
VA AVG 32
Rank #197 / 271
13.0
Facility 13.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #269 / 271
Brookdale Roanoke
MC
Sw Roanoke (Gaymont)
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 94
Rank #278 / 351
Yes
38
Facility 38
VA AVG 45
Rank #243 / 420
StudioAaron Rice
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
VA AVG 70%
Rank #9 / 279
A+13
46%
Facility 46%
VA AVG 59.3%
Rank #93 / 330
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 32
Rank #113 / 271
1.2
Facility 1.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #68 / 271
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
AL
HC
IL
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

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Virginia

Brookdale Roanoke is located in SW 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 Brookdale Roanoke

What neighborhood is Brookdale Roanoke in?

Brookdale Roanoke is in the Gaymont neighborhood of Roanoke.

Is Brookdale Roanoke in a walkable area?

Brookdale Roanoke has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Brookdale Roanoke's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Brookdale Roanoke's license expires on May 31, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Roanoke?

Brookdale Roanoke's occupancy is 98.2%.

How long has Brookdale Roanoke been in business?

Brookdale Roanoke has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Roanoke have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Roanoke on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Roanoke?

Yes, Brookdale Roanoke allows residents to bring their pets.

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