The Park Oak Grove sits just over 6 miles southwest of downtown Roanoke, tucked into a residential neighborhood close to LewisGale Medical Center and Salem VA Medical Center, where folks find independent living and assisted living in the same apartment, so there's no moving if support needs change, and it's licensed by the State of Virginia under license number 1104419. There are studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes with full kitchens or kitchenettes, large closets, and plenty of natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room, which has been recently renovated and always looks cheerful, with chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus homemade desserts and snacks served with tableside service in the Sensations Dining Room, where people gather and visit.
Residents use housekeeping and maintenance services from the Impressions staff, who'll clean floors, wash linens, dust ceiling fans, and more, while laundry gets picked up and delivered, and help with little stuff like light bulbs comes without fuss. The staff includes 24-hour licensed nurses for medication management, bathing, and dressing, while both independent and assisted living services are available and let residents stay in their same apartment as their needs change, which some people find gives peace of mind. Folks can join regular activities and programs, from Bingo or arts and crafts in the activity center, walking or wellness classes, spiritual gatherings, or sitting in the well-stocked library and lounge with a big TV when they want quiet. The Celebrations activities & events program always has something on the calendar, like baking club or scheduled outings, and there's the Expressions concierge desk with help for signing up for activities, local tips, or just answers to questions.
People needing rehabilitation after illness or surgery can get on-site therapy-physical, occupational, or speech-right at the community, so they don't have to arrange extra trips somewhere else, and folks who need short-term help after a hospital stay have respite care options too. The Park Oak Grove also offers memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia in a specialized community, and there's a Military Veterans Program supporting those who served. There's the Connections transportation service, so free rides help with doctor appointments, shopping, and trips around town, and the community allows small dogs, which can brighten things up for pet lovers. Meals come with guest options and special dietary choices, and the community has controlled entry for safety, emergency response buttons, scheduled courtesy transportation, and amenities like a beauty salon, barber shop, outdoor sitting areas, garden, and religious services.
Ample communal spaces and outdoor spots let folks visit with friends or join wellness and balance classes, while some apartments come furnished and some rooms stay private for those who want their own space. The Park Oak Grove provides different levels of care on one campus-independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite, home care, and continuing care retirement options-so needs can be met as they change over time, and all the while a warm, homelike feel in the building, cheerful staff, and flexibility in services help residents feel comfortable day-to-day.
