Begin your journey.
Freedom, peace of mind and the lifestyle you deserve are all waiting for you at Brandon Oaks, a non-profit Life Plan community operating under the sponsorship of Virginia Lutheran Homes.
Here, you’ll find natural beauty, an outstanding array of residence options, wonderful dining venues, convenient services and amenities, and a diverse range of social, cultural and educational opportunities, all in a welcoming and close-knit community. You’ll immediately feel a sense of belonging, secure in knowing that everything you need is at your fingertips—for life. In addition to independent living, Brandon Oaks offers assisted living, rehabilitation and nursing care—all on one campus. Each of these living options has a professional staff that’s dedicated to providing the best experience to each and every resident.
Our People
Committed to residents, committed to exceeding expectations.
An important part of the warm and nurturing environment of the Brandon Oaks community is its staff. Compassionate and encouraging, every employee is dedicated to the happiness and positive experiences of all residents. Quality of life and quality of care are of utmost importance at Brandon Oaks, and the professionals who uphold the community’s values make Brandon Oaks a wonderful place to live by cultivating peace of mind, security and happiness.
Charles Downs, Jr.,Esq. – President and Chief Executive Officer 
Ben Burks, Ph.D. – Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director 
Jennifer Hicklin – Chief Financial Officer
Esteban Duran-Ballen, MBA, LNHA – Director of Clinical Services and Administrator, Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 
Jessica White – Administrator, Brandon Oaks Assisted Living 
Meg Caruso, PT – Administrator, Brandon Oaks at Home 
Carter Hanna – Director of Sales and Marketing 
Beth Herndon – Director of Resident Services 
Darla Mehrkens – Director of Dining Services 
Allison Williams – Director of Environmental Services 
Allan Sawicki – Director of Facility Services 
Tresa Walko – Director of Life Enrichment 
Bernetta McGuire – Wellness Coordinator 
Alexa Mower – Director of Communications 
Julee Goodman – Director of Development 
Pastor Keith Olivier – Chaplain 
Pastor Meredith Williams – Chaplain 
Cameron Blount, PT, DPT – Director of Rehabilitation
Virginia Lutheran Homes, Inc. Board of Trustees
Rev. James Armentrout
Michael Bird
Dr. R. Allen Blackwood, Jr.
Jamie Dillard
John Hanna
Phil Harris
Barbara L. Phelps
Rev. K. David Skole
Laura Swanson
Bishop Phyllis Blair Milton
