Occupancy rate
98%
Higher than the Virginia average: 85.7%Brookdale Roanoke
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.
56-bed community Rank #296 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 296th out of 371 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #253 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 449 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Virginia average: 85.7%Occupied beds
55 / 56
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes
98 beds
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 31, 2026 Expired
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Residential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit
Brookdale Roanoke is administered by Aaron Rice.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care
Business Hoursn/a - n/a, seven days a week
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Concierge Service
Café/Bistro
Coffee Shop
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Whirlpool
Community Kitchen
Piano
ActivitiesResidents engage in various activities including socializing, arts & crafts, and outings
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$9,370 per month
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
16 deficiencies
4 complaints
14 inspections
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
Overall vs. VA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% below)
• Inspections with violations (33% below)
• Inspection violation rate (33% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% below)
• Inspections with violations (33% below)
• Inspection violation rate (33% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)
Latest Inspection
October 21, 2025
Monitoring
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 32 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3.2 | 6.4 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.2 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 50% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.1 | 2.3 | This facility has 52% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 52% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 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 violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 43% | 64% | This facility has 21 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (43% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 21% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
|
Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found no deficiencies or non-compliance with standards or laws.
- The facility had recurring issues with staff training, resident care, and building maintenance between 2021 and 2024, but recent inspections show these were corrected.
- The June 28, 2024 monitoring visit cited two deficiencies for staff providing care outside their scope and failure to notify next of kin of a resident fall within 24 hours.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Friendship Retirement Community | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Hollins) | 253
Facility
253
VA AVG
95
Rank
#5 / 371 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
VA AVG
44
Rank
#186 / 449 | 2 Bed | - | 91.2% | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| TerraBella Pheasant Ridge | MC AL | Roanoke (Southern Hills) | 130
Facility
130
VA AVG
95
Rank
#69 / 371 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
VA AVG
44
Rank
#320 / 449 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Jenifer Quilodran | 56.9% | A+ | 44 | 61.4%
Facility
61.4%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#200 / 330 | 24
Facility
24
VA AVG
7
Rank
#322 / 330 | 113
Facility
113
VA AVG
32
Rank
#260 / 271 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#185 / 271 |
| Our Lady of the Valley | MC AL NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127
Facility
127
VA AVG
95
Rank
#78 / 371 | No |
68
Facility
68
VA AVG
44
Rank
#74 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | Meagan Seale | 87.4% | A+ | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#162 / 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
#198 / 271 |
| Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center | MC NH SNF | Roanoke (Southern Hills) | 101
Facility
101
VA AVG
95
Rank
#140 / 371 | No |
15
Facility
15
VA AVG
44
Rank
#385 / 449 | - | - | - | A+ | 4 | 0%
Facility
0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#149 / 330 | 28
Facility
28
VA AVG
32
Rank
#161 / 271 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#259 / 271 |
| Brookdale Roanoke | MC | Sw Roanoke (Gaymont) | 56
Facility
56
VA AVG
95
Rank
#296 / 371 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
VA AVG
44
Rank
#253 / 449 | Studio | Aaron Rice | 98.2% | A+ | 14 | 42.9%
Facility
42.9%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#110 / 330 | 4
Facility
4
VA AVG
7
Rank
#181 / 330 | 16
Facility
16
VA AVG
32
Rank
#112 / 271 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#73 / 271 |
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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, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Roanoke?
Brookdale Roanoke's occupancy is 98%.
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.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale Roanoke?
Aaron Rice is the administrator of Brookdale Roanoke.
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