Brandon Oaks in Roanoke, VA

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Brandon Oaks in Roanoke, VA

Brandon Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community in Roanoke, VA.

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3804 Brandon Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24018

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

3.8 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Brandon Oaks

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining feels restaurant-style

Dining is consistently described as restaurant-style and satisfying.

Several residents and visitors say the meals are genuinely good, with the dining room compared to a restaurant rather than a cafeteria. One reviewer also mentions being able to order meals like in a restaurant during the day, which matches what residents say about food being available and enjoyable. A separate review highlights the dining room’s presentation as a standout moment during a visit.

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff is described as friendly

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and supportive.

Across reviews, people consistently describe staff and caregivers as kind, approachable, and helpful. Families also mention support with medical care and day-to-day needs, including keeping residents engaged in activities. Multiple reviews specifically point to communication that feels caring and to teams that respect residents’ preferences.

common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance stand out

The community’s cleanliness and upkeep are frequently praised.

Reviewers commonly describe the facility as very clean, well maintained, and free of odors. Visitors also remark on how spotless or up-to-date the space feels, including rooms and common areas. Even when a reviewer had other concerns, cleanliness is still presented as a consistent positive they noticed during a tour or stay.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care concerns center on safety

Some families report serious concerns with resident safety and outcomes.

A few negative reviews describe incidents such as falls and injuries, with families saying prevention or follow-through did not feel adequate. One reviewer describes multiple falls in a room and bruising after care, while another points to injuries and broken bones alongside dissatisfaction with how care changes were handled. These reviews also connect safety concerns to frustration with how staff handled critical moments.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication and responsiveness disappoint

Some reviewers say staff responsiveness and communication are lacking.

In a couple of reviews, families report slow responsiveness and difficulty getting timely support. One review also criticizes the lack of returned phone calls or emails, adding to the overall sense that coordination with family could be better. These accounts are specific to how staff interacted with families during care and follow-up.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing is a recurring barrier

Cost comes up often as a reason families pass on the community.

Multiple reviewers say the community is expensive and stretches beyond their budget, including mention that even a lowest-priced option was not feasible. Others describe it as high-end or a buy-in situation, with pricing presented as a deciding factor against moving forward. While some positive reviews note attractive rooms and amenities, the repeated theme is that affordability limited decisions for several families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Roanoke Regional  Woodrum (5 miles away) Roanoke Regional Woodrum (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Covenant Presbyterian Church (0.4 miles)
  • College Lutheran Church (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • LewisGale Physicians - Orthopedics (0.9 miles)
  • Valley Gastroenterology Of Sw Va (0.9 miles)
  • Salem Surgical Associates (0.9 miles)
  • Lewis Gale Physicians (1 miles)
  • LewisGale Physicians - OB/GYN (1.1 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Pain Manage (1.1 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Cancer Care - Salem (1.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Salem VA Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Valley Apothecary (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Kare Pharmacy & Compounding (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Trinity Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • All Sports Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (1.7 miles)
  • Luigis Italian Gourmet Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.7 miles)
  • Famous Toastery Keagy Village (1.8 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2 miles)

Parks

  • Garst Mill Park (1.4 miles)
  • Oak Grove Park (1.7 miles)
  • Norwich Park (2.1 miles)
  • Vic Thomas Park (2.5 miles)
  • Wasena Park (2.8 miles)
  • Cypress Park (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Roanoke 1 (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3 miles)

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