English Meadows Blacksburg Campus

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English Meadows Blacksburg Campus

English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living community in Blacksburg, VA.

Information last verified:

3400 South Point Drive., Blacksburg, VA 24060

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of English Meadows Blacksburg Campus

common 14 reviews mention this

Friendly staff and welcoming care

Residents and visitors consistently describe staff who are friendly, caring, and responsive.

Many reviews highlight staff members who greet people warmly and treat residents well, with some families saying their loved ones seem at home. A few residents and visitors also describe specific moments of follow-through and effort to help, including when a manager or staff member takes time to smooth the process. Even among the more critical reviews, complaints focus on management practices and staffing levels rather than on a lack of friendliness across the board.

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Clean, newer facilities stand out

Multiple reviews call out a clean, well-kept, fairly new facility.

Reviewers frequently describe the building as clean and fresh, with some noting it felt neat, modern, and in good condition. Several comments also connect cleanliness to their overall comfort during visits or after moving in. One critical review questions whether staffing levels supported adequate care, but still does not dispute that the facility presents as well maintained.

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Dining feels restaurant-style

Meals earn strong praise, including descriptions that match restaurant-style dining.

Several reviewers say the food is excellent and that dining areas are clean and welcoming. Some families also mention that staff try to accommodate food requests and that meals feel comparable to better dining experiences elsewhere. The community offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with what residents and visitors describe.

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Activities and outings keep residents busy

Residents get scheduled activities, games, and outings that reviewers say they enjoy.

Reviews describe an active calendar that includes games, arts and crafts, and planned events. Some reviewers also mention outings such as field trips and mall visits, and that there is space set up for different activities. A few comments tie the activities to residents staying happy and engaged.

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Memory care has a secured setup

Residents in memory care are described using a secured unit design.

At least two reviews specifically mention memory care, including a fenced outdoor area where residents can walk or sit. One review also describes keypad-controlled doors that require staff access to enter or exit the unit. These details appear in residents’ experience rather than in the formal amenity list.

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Management and staffing are recurring concerns

Some reviews raise serious concerns about staffing consistency and management support.

A handful of reviews criticize management, describing stress on staff, favoritism, and communication problems. Others specifically mention low staffing and worry that care needs were not met with enough staff available. One critical review describes a respite stay ending with a resident being found injured and taken out by ambulance, making safety and supervision the core concern.

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Blacksburg Internal Medicine And Cardiology (0.3 miles)
  • River Ridge Dermatology (0.3 miles)
  • Internal Medicine of Blacksburg (0.3 miles)
  • Academic Primary Care Associates (0.4 miles)
  • New Beginnings Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Keith, Sabrina, Do - Apca (0.4 miles)
  • Lewis Gale Physicians - South Main Internal Medicine (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Respiratory Care Service (0.4 miles)
  • Montgomery Regional Hospital (0.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • El Mariachi (0.4 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (0.8 miles)
  • Eastern Divide (0.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • Frank Theatres CineBowl & Grille (1.5 miles)
  • Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill (1.5 miles)
  • Zoe's Kitchen (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Revivicor (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Nellies Cave Park (1.5 miles)
  • Wong Park (3 miles)
  • Hand In Hand Park (3.5 miles)
  • Caboose Park (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Cafe Mekong (1.8 miles)
  • Our Daily Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • Idego Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal New River Valley & RPX (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Belmont Christian Church (3.4 miles)

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