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Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Charleston Gardens provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living; they strive to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, Charleston Gardens is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.
Life at Brookdale Charleston Gardens is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone; with the all-inclusive amenities and services provided by management, seniors are able to live hassle-free. They pride themselves on their approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with their remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.
Lower than the West Virginia average: 89.9%Brookdale Charleston Gardens is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation Tradename Brookdale Charleston Gardens (ALR-ALZ), and administrated by Donna L Prowse.
In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the West Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 310 | 249 | This facility has 24% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (310 vs. WV avg 249).↑ 24% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2002.
| 12.9 | 10.4 | This facility has 24% more deficiencies per year than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (12.9 vs. WV avg 10.4).↑ 24% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 12.9 | 14.6 | This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (12.9 vs. WV avg 14.6).↓ 12% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 24 | 17 | This facility has 41% more total inspections than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (24 vs. WV avg 17).↑ 41% worse |
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Health investigations
On-site investigations focused on resident health and care quality.
| 21 | 12 | This facility has 75% more health investigations than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (21 vs. WV avg 12).↑ 75% worse |
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Life safety inspections
Inspections focused on building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has life safety inspections in line with the West Virginia average (3 vs. WV avg 3).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 310 / 474 - 610 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Charleston's city center to Brookdale Charleston Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.52 miles to nearest hospital (Vet Center)
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Brookdale Charleston Gardens is located in Charleston, West Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure.
| Harmony at White Oaks |
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.
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. | Bridgeport | 130 | Yes | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
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2
WV AVG
3
Rank
#6 / 47 | - | Beth Harris | 24
Facility
24
WV AVG
22.6
Rank
#42 / 72 | 4
Facility
4
WV AVG
7.5
Rank
#22 / 66 | 0
Facility
0
WV AVG
231.9
Rank
#1 / 74 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WV AVG
20.3
Rank
#1 / 74 |
| Brookdale Charleston Gardens |
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.
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. | Charleston | 121 | Yes | 1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
69.4%
Facility
69.4%
WV AVG
82.5%
Rank
#57 / 70 | Donna L Prowse | 21
Facility
21
WV AVG
22.6
Rank
#38 / 72 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
7.5
Rank
#9 / 66 | 310
Facility
310
WV AVG
231.9
Rank
#52 / 74 | 12.9
Facility
12.9
WV AVG
20.3
Rank
#36 / 74 |
| Kanawha Place |
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. | Charleston (South Park) | 68 | Yes | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
66.2%
Facility
66.2%
WV AVG
82.5%
Rank
#62 / 70 | Jessica Fowler | 15
Facility
15
WV AVG
22.6
Rank
#33 / 72 | 4
Facility
4
WV AVG
7.5
Rank
#22 / 66 | 208
Facility
208
WV AVG
231.9
Rank
#38 / 74 | 10.9
Facility
10.9
WV AVG
20.3
Rank
#32 / 74 |
| The Village at Heritage Point |
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. | Morgantown | 44 | Yes | 59 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
WV AVG
82.5%
Rank
#32 / 70 | Unknown | 5
Facility
5
WV AVG
22.6
Rank
#5 / 72 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
7.5
Rank
#9 / 66 | 18
Facility
18
WV AVG
231.9
Rank
#7 / 74 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
WV AVG
20.3
Rank
#7 / 74 |
| Central Ave Assisted Living |
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. | Charleston (West Side) | 8 | Yes | 59 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
3
Rank
#15 / 47 |
62.5%
Facility
62.5%
WV AVG
82.5%
Rank
#63 / 70 | Ashley Moffitt | 6
Facility
6
WV AVG
22.6
Rank
#10 / 72 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
7.5
Rank
#9 / 66 | 134
Facility
134
WV AVG
231.9
Rank
#25 / 74 | 14.9
Facility
14.9
WV AVG
20.3
Rank
#37 / 74 |
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Charleston Gardens is Emeritus Corporation Tradename Brookdale Charleston Gardens (ALR-ALZ).
Brookdale Charleston Gardens has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to WV state health department records, Brookdale Charleston Gardens's license number is 507445.
According to WV state health department records, Brookdale Charleston Gardens's license expires on December 28, 2025.
Brookdale Charleston Gardens's occupancy is 69%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Charleston Gardens on this page.
Donna L Prowse is the administrator of Brookdale Charleston Gardens.
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