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Friendship Health And Rehab Center in Roanoke, VA

Friendship Health And Rehab Center is an assisted living community in Roanoke, VA.

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Friendship Health And Rehab Center in Roanoke, VA

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327 Hershberger Road Nw, Roanoke, VA 24012

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3.7 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of Friendship Health And Rehab Center

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff are supportive when present

Residents and families describe a mix of supportive, responsive staff interactions and serious care concerns.

Several reviews highlight staff who are supportive, kind, and organized when families make requests. Others point to communication problems, rude behavior, and moments where care did not feel dependable, including during transfers and medication-related concerns. Taken together, residents and families seem to notice strong staff interactions at times, but consistency varies from experience to experience.

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Dining gets praised

Food quality shows up as a bright spot for families visiting and dining at the community.

At least a couple of reviews call out the food as a standout, including specific positive impressions from a bistro meal and a simple favorite like PB&J for a visitor’s toddler. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with residents and guests describing meals in everyday terms rather than complaints about food.

  • A group of people enjoying food and drinks around a decorated table indoors.
  • A group of people enjoying a meal together indoors.
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Activities and therapy matter

The activities team is specifically recognized for making days feel more engaging.

Two reviews directly praise the activities team and describe it as a key part of the experience. Physical therapy also comes up positively in at least one review, tying activities and rehab support to what families remember most.

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Memory-related rehab concerns

Families report problems with rehabilitation for residents who need memory support.

Reviews focused on Alzheimer’s describe rehab being discontinued after the resident could not remember instructions, along with concerns about whether therapy was actually delivered as scheduled. These accounts also suggest families felt they had to advocate heavily to avoid gaps in care.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Management and care coordination vary

Multiple reviews criticize management and care coordination, especially around timing and follow-through.

Some residents and families report basic issues like poor call-backs and overall bad management, while others describe specific breakdowns during appointments and care transitions. There are also reviews alleging missed safety steps around discharge planning and end-of-life comfort promises not being met as expected. While a few reviews are positive about staff, these recurring coordination concerns are frequent enough to stand out.

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Features

Housing

  • 253 resident community capacity 253 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Roanoke Regional Woodrum (2 miles away) Roanoke Regional Woodrum (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Roanoke, Virginia offers a convenient and accessible location for those considering senior living. With a variety of restaurants nearby, such as Sakura IX, Arby's, and Sticks & Spoons Ramen Bar, residents have plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are several pharmacies in close proximity including Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy for easy access to healthcare needs. Places of worship like St James Episcopal Church and Shenandoah Baptist Church provide spiritual support within the community. Medical services are also readily available with Kool Smiles Dentist and New Horizons Healthcare nearby. Transportation is made easy with the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport just 1.5 miles away, while parks like Walrond Park and Washington Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and well-rounded environment for seniors seeking a place to call home in Roanoke.

Restaurants

  • Sakura IX (0.6 miles)
  • Arby's (0.6 miles)
  • Sticks & Spoons Ramen Bar (0.6 miles)
  • Hardee's (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Cook Out (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (1.4 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Servant Pharmacy of VA (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St James Episcopal Church (0.8 miles)
  • Shenandoah Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
  • Cornerstone Church (2.4 miles)
  • Virginia Church of God Youth Camp (3 miles)
  • Rescue Mission Ministries (3.6 miles)
  • St Johns Episcopal Church (3.8 miles)
  • Orchard Hills Student Ministries (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Kool Smiles Dentist (0.9 miles)
  • Star City Eye Care (1.6 miles)
  • Endocrine Care & Education Center (1.8 miles)
  • New Horizons Healthcare (1.8 miles)
  • Roanoke Oral Surgery (1.9 miles)
  • Carilion Breast Care Center (1.9 miles)
  • Vistar Eye Center (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) (1.5 miles)
  • Roanoke Higher Education Center Smart Way Stop (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Walrond Park (2.2 miles)
  • Washington Park (2.4 miles)
  • Elmwood Park (3.8 miles)
  • Wasena Park (3.9 miles)
  • Norwich Park (4 miles)
  • Vic Thomas Park (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (3.6 miles)
  • Carilion Clinic Inpatient Rehabilitation (3.9 miles)
  • Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center (4.1 miles)

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