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.
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About this community
Occupancy
Brookdale Roanoke is administered by Aaron Rice.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (33% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (33% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 32 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 14 | 14 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Virginia average (14 vs. VA avg 14).— At avg |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 43% | 64% | This facility has 21 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (43% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 21% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.8 | 1.4 | 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Roanoke
Places of interest near Brookdale Roanoke
2.6 miles from city center
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| 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
45
Rank
#185 / 435 | 2 Bed | - | 91.2% | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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
45
Rank
#73 / 435 | Studio / 1 Bed | Meagan Seale | 87.4% | A+ | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#156 / 330 | 7
Facility
7
VA AVG
7
Rank
#227 / 330 | 58
Facility
58
VA AVG
32
Rank
#230 / 271 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#199 / 271 |
| 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
45
Rank
#207 / 435 | - | - | 89.9% | A+ | 3 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#313 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 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
96
Rank
#291 / 365 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
VA AVG
45
Rank
#252 / 435 | Studio | Aaron Rice | 98.2% | A+ | 14 | 43%
Facility
43%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#105 / 330 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 330 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#113 / 271 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#74 / 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
45
Rank
#282 / 435 | - | Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen | 53.5% | - | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#83 / 330 | 1
Facility
1
VA AVG
7
Rank
#68 / 330 | 33
Facility
33
VA AVG
32
Rank
#179 / 271 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#217 / 271 |
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Memory Care in Virginia
Brookdale Roanoke is located in SW Roanoke, Virginia.
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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%.
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.

















