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Located in Deyerle Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA Brookdale Harrissonburg is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With various studios provided, the community ensures an elegant retirement. Cherish every moment and enjoy freedom without worrying about mundane activities and maintenance. A team of kind, compassionate, and reliable individuals is available to lend extra support whenever needed.
Brookdale Harrisonburg promotes a warm and welcoming environment, empowering its residents to live an active lifestyle and connect with their surroundings. Prioritizing the seniors’ meal preferences and dietary needs, the community prepares delicious, healthy meals. Within its beautifully landscaped grounds, the community provides fabulous amenities for its residents’ wellness and leisure including a beauty and barbershop, a whirlpool, a courtyard and garden, a porch, a piano, and transportation.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Brookdale Harrisonburg is administrated by Ms. Jennifer Mcnamara.
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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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 32 | This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (22 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 4.4 | 6.4 | This facility has 31% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.4 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.2 | 2.3 | This facility has 4% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.2 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 4% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 14 | This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 29% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 70% | 64% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (70% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 6% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 1.4 | This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 71% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025, found no deficiencies related to medication administration following a self-reported incident. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving documentation issues such as incomplete resident orientation acknowledgments, Individualized Service Plan updates, and physical examinations, as well as occasional medication administration errors and failure to conduct required fire drills. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with one substantiated medication error in October 2024 and other findings unrelated to complaints. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement over time, with the most recent inspections indicating fewer or no deficiencies compared to earlier reports.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Harrisonburg's city center to Brookdale Harrisonburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.31 miles to nearest hospital (UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg)
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Brookdale Harrisonburg is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Brookdale Harrisonburg |
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. | Harrisonburg (Deyerle Avenue) | 114 | No | 62 | Studio / Suite | Ms. Jennifer Mcnamara | 43.0% | A+ | 10 | 70% | 2 | 22 | 2.2 |
| Harmony at Independence |
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. | Virginia Beach | 89 | No | 52 | Studio / Suite | Kristen Buman | 88.8% | - | 23 | 60.9% | 14 | 65 | 2.8 |
| Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Alexandria (Rosemont) | 88 | Yes | 21 | Studio / Suite | Ms Sabrina Pegross | 75.0% | - | 5 | 40% | - | 3 | 0.6 |
| Hickory Hill Retirement Community |
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. | Burkeville | 80 | No | 0 | Studio / Suite | Ms. Laura D. Glasscock | 91.3% | A+ | 17 | 41.2% | 8 | 26 | 1.5 |
| Braddock Glen |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Fairfax (Lee Meadows) | 79 | Yes | 44 | Studio / Suite | Ms. Katherine Westerman | 68.4% | - | 10 | 30% | 2 | 3 | 0.3 |
Brookdale Harrisonburg is in the Deyerle Avenue neighborhood of Harrisonburg.
Brookdale Harrisonburg has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to VA state health department records, Brookdale Harrisonburg's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Brookdale Harrisonburg's occupancy is 43%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Harrisonburg on this page.
Ms. Jennifer Mcnamara is the administrator of Brookdale Harrisonburg.
Brookdale Harrisonburg has 114 beds.
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