Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center
4550 SHENANDOAH AVE N W, Roanoke, VA 24017
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center Compares
Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center is a 180-bed government-owned nursing facility in Roanoke, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.0%) is below the Virginia average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 180 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 101% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Roanoke, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.8% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (75% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (81% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.4% — better than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center with other nursing homes in Roanoke.
What keeps Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.8% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 101% occupancy across 180 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center's rating advantage in Roanoke?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Roanoke
Roanoke sits in Roanoke city, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 16,353 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 38.2 years
- Median household income
- $45,664
- Median home value
- $134,900
Demographics for Roanoke city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Roanoke.
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