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My Mother-in-law is quite plucky, belying her genteel grace and southern charm. Living at Roanoke’s retirement community, Hermitage, affords her
many opportunities to participate in diverse activities and release her inner spunk. The creative Activities Director there routinely schedules
fun, entertaining and often educational outings for their residents. There’s nothing too daunting for the residents to attempt, and she masterfully
orchestrates each event with safety being the highest priority. Stellar outings, all!
The October highlight was billed a “mystery trip”, so I was eager to get a recap later. “We went on a hayride!” Mom exclaimed, clearly delighted
at my astonishment. Trying to envision a hay wagon pulled by a tractor, filled with octogenarians and older, managing canes and walkers, having
climbed into the wagon… well, it wasn’t exactly aligning with my idea of a seniors outing. True to form, they were quite safely escorted
into the wagon by 3 persons, and they all had a blast! Perhaps the reason this event stayed under cover until the last minute was to avoid
over-thinking participation. Mom seemed to recall her younger self, noting she’d not been on a hayride since high school. I’m afraid paint
balling may be next…
Fun Facts
Who chose the town name Roanoke in 1882?
Railroad executive Frederick Kimball.
About Our Continuing Care Retirement Community in Roanoke VA
Since 1964, Hermitage Roanoke has been a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Health Care for seniors 62 years of age and over. A part of Pinnacle Living, a not-for-profit corporation, Hermitage Roanoke is committed to providing vibrant independent lifestyles as well as comfort and security throughout the continuum of care.
Pinnacle Living Learn morePinnacle Living forms deep relationships with our residents and we make a commitment to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, may become unable to meet the financial responsibilities of their residence or care. As with many relationships, this one is based on mutual responsibility – working as partners so we can better assure residents’ plans to call our communities home is right for everyone.
Each Pinnacle Living community is unique and special, reflecting the character of its own location and history, but all are linked by the shared mission, values and commitment to gracious retirement living and quality services that are the hallmark of our organization.
Pinnacle Living Samaritan Program
The Pinnacle Living Samaritan Program provides peace of mind to residents who have outlived their financial resources. We are committed to an established policy to provide assistance to those who, through no fault of their own, become unable to meet the full cost of our services. This has been an integral part of who we are since our founding in 1948.
Help us continue our mission by making a donation.
History
Hermitage in Roanoke started with a tight knit group of local people driven to make their corner of the world a better place. These original trustees acquired Casselwold, a fine Georgian Mansion and 10 wooded acres near the country club in Roanoke, in 1964. That passionate group merged the Roanoke community with the burgeoning Pinnacle Living family of communities in 1965. From that strong beginning to today the community has repeatedly renovated and expanded to build a team, a reputation and a great sense of community in this special part of Roanoke. The story of Hermitage in Roanoke is made up of the many lives who have called the community home for over 50 years. One family, Charles and Ethel Schepmos, called Hermitage in Roanoke home during the 70’s and 80s. They loved the community, their neighbors and the team that served them through all their levels of living. The Schepmos family gave the gift of a trust that continues to support the mission of their beloved community to this day.
