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Showalter Center

1060 Showalter Dr

3.8(6 ratings)· Blacksburg average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Care Continuum
On-site transition to Willows at Kroontje Health Care Center
Nursing Inclusion
24-hour nursing care included in monthly lease
Room Setup
Rooms unfurnished; residents supply own furniture

What Families Think

Reviews of Showalter Center are mixed, with families praising attentive nursing staff and included services, while one family described serious problems with communication, move-in logistics, and whether the level of care matched true assisted living needs. Overall ratings are based on very few reviews, so experiences appear inconsistent.

The Good

  • Nursing staff described as supportive and attentive
  • Restaurant staff know residents by name
  • Most nursing care included in monthly lease
  • 24-hour professional nursing care available

The Bad

  • One report of unresponsive, rude administrative staff during move-in
  • One family said care felt more independent-living than assisted-living
  • One report of move-in delays due to room construction

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About Showalter Center

Showalter Center is an assisted living community in Blacksburg, Virginia, recognized for its focus on respecting residents' independence and dignity. The community emphasizes creating a home environment where residents feel heard, valued, and well cared for, with a commitment to family-centered care that gives residents a true sense of belonging.

The community provides professional nursing care available 24 hours a day, including assistance with bathing, grooming, and medication management. Residents have access to the full continuum of care, and most nursing services are included in the monthly lease along with meals, housekeeping, water, heat, and electricity.

Dining options include three meals a day and snacks served in the dining room, with the Fireside Grill open daily offering soups, sandwiches, and burgers. The community also offers transitional care through The Willows at Kroontje Health Care Center for those requiring a higher level of support, where nurses, life enrichment staff, dining services, and a social worker work together to provide personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Resident rooms are unfurnished, allowing individuals to bring their own furniture and decorations to create comfortable, home-like living spaces that reflect their personal style and preferences.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

3.8overall · 6 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (6)

Bonny

Feb 2026

via Google

Our mother was in Showalter for 2 1/2 years. The nursing staff there under Larissa DON was very good. As our mother faced increasing difficulty in her abilities, the nurses were extremely supportive and would talk her through her sadness. The restaurant staff at Showalter knew her name and were very kind. We have considered ourselves very blessed to have had such thoughtful care for our mom.

Deb Dickerson

Jul 2025

via Google

Be advised that this is really not an "assisted living" facility. It's more independent living with an onsite restaurant/dining room. Also, the staff there are not very helpful and were rather rude to my family. My siblings and I were scrambling to find assisted living for our mother, as she was being released from a rehab and could no longer live on her own. She was given admission to Showalter and we paid the deposit. We then were not able to get clear information about when her lease began and when she would be able to move in. The administrator of the facility was not responsive to messages. She finally did give a date that the room would be ready for move in. We hired a moving van and arrived at Showalter on the date and found the room was still in a state of construction. We had to have all her belongings sit on the street for several days, waiting for the room to be ready. The administrator was not at all helpful and stated it was "out of her hands" and she had "no control over the renovation process". I don't know why that would be the case. We then were able to move in days later and were told her lease would still begin weeks before this date -- the date we had paid the deposit. At this time, I visited English Meadows and immediately saw the difference between these two facilities. At English Meadows, the staff were extremely helpful, warm, and supportive. They did backflips to ensure a smooth process for my family. We were able to move my mother in within days of contacting them and they have been providing excellent assistance -- including bringing her meals to her room when she isn't able to get to the dining facility, assisting her with showering, tidying her apartment, installing TV and art on the walls, taking her on errands, providing hair care and pedicure services, etc, etc. They are immediately responsive to our calls or messages and always pleasant and positive in our interactions. Warm Hearth has a great reputation in town, but I did not see evidence that it is the best place for our elders.

Jesse Garnett

Mar 2023

via Google

While my team was visiting a client I had the luxury to see this facility it's awesome. Their staff was very helpful and welcoming. I even helped a lady to the lobby she was so thankful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Showalter Center offer?

Showalter Center offers Assisted Living.

Where is Showalter Center located?

Showalter Center is located at 1060 Showalter Dr in Blacksburg, Virginia.

What do families say about Showalter Center?

Reviews of Showalter Center are mixed, with families praising attentive nursing staff and included services, while one family described serious problems with communication, move-in logistics, and whether the level of care matched true assisted living needs. Overall ratings are based on very few reviews, so experiences appear inconsistent.

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