Hermitage in Roanoke is a faith-inspired, not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community set on a peaceful ten-acre wooded campus with a main house called Casselwold, a Georgian mansion from 1916, and views that overlook the Roanoke Country Club, and you'll see wildlife and old trees all around, which makes it feel quiet and relaxed. Residents here can pick from independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and respite care, so they'll get the support they need as things change, and there's no heavy entrance fee, just month-to-month leases, which gives families a bit of flexibility. The apartments you find here range from studios to two-bedroom homes with options like private decks, patios, and even balconies if you like to watch the birds, and in the Country Club Apartments, you get reserved parking, gated entry, your own washer and dryer, ample storage, and even basic cable TV, plus water and sewage included, and if you live there, you'll have a personal pendant for emergencies so people can get to you quickly if something happens. For those thinking about the Boulevard Penthouses, you'll find features like travertine tile, custom trim, big sunny windows, and concierge service, and the building offers a furnished parlor and a private lobby, sitting high in the Ginter Park community with treetop views, which some say are mighty nice in the evenings.
Every resident gets weekly housekeeping, linen service, and dining options in the form of chef-prepared meals served three times a day, plus custom diets when needed, and you can join others for meals in common dining areas, or just eat in your own place if you'd rather be quiet some days. Activity calendars show plenty of things going on, from wellness programs and fitness classes to games in the Florida Room, tea on the patio, or woodworking in the on-site shop, and you'll see in their schedules trips and transportation for medical appointments, which is handy for people that don't like to drive as much anymore. The staff is available around the clock for emergencies and daily help if someone needs personal care, help with movement, dressing, medication, or just a check-in now and then, and they've got support in both independent and assisted living areas, plus a strong team in skilled nursing as well.
For health services, Hermitage in Roanoke offers a solid continuum, with physical, speech, and occupational therapy right on the campus, nursing care, medication management, and pathways to wellness that focus on health for mind, body, and spirit, plus respite care if someone needs a short stay after a hospital trip. The community is pet friendly, accredited by CARF-CCAC for meeting strict standards in care, and offers housekeeping, laundry, emergency response systems, controlled building entry, and storage units for all those keepsakes and things you collect over the years. Buildings like the Ring House and the Hermitage Roanoke main house are part of the property, and you'll find a community center at the heart of it, just a step away from most apartments, so folks don't have to walk too far to see neighbors or join in on activities. Residents and families can tour the grounds if they're interested, and while you won't be pressed to join, a lot of residents say it's a comfortable place that does a fair job of meeting individual needs while letting folks keep their own routines and independence for as long as possible.
