Overall Review of Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
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Staff kindness and responsiveness
Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, helpful, and attentive.
Across many reviews, families highlight polite, welcoming staff who greet visitors and work to support residents’ needs. Several reviewers specifically mention staff helping quickly when they call for assistance, and others describe staff communicating and coordinating care with families. There are also complaints in a small number of reviews about staffing delays and poor communication, so experiences can vary depending on timing and case needs.
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Facility cleanliness stands out
Multiple reviews emphasize a clean, well-kept facility.
Many reviewers describe the building, rooms, and hallways as very clean and free of unpleasant odors. Some reviews also call out day-to-day cleanliness details like bathrooms being kept clean. A few negative reviews mention issues with upkeep and conditions like flooring or general interior condition, but the overall tone in reviews leans strongly toward cleanliness.
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Call system and prompt help
Reviews frequently mention quick responses when help is needed.
Several reviewers describe the call light or call button being answered promptly, and they mention staff arriving in time to assist with daily needs. One review also notes a workaround when a call button stopped working, reinforcing the theme of getting assistance even when equipment has issues. A small number of reviews express the opposite concern, describing delays in receiving assistance when needed.
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Rehab therapy gets credit
Physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly described as effective and engaged.
Reviews commonly mention therapy staff as a strength, with families and residents describing attentive, professional therapy and progress during recovery. Several reviewers call out specific therapy experiences and note that therapists actively work with patients rather than letting them disengage. This matches the skilled nursing and rehab focus, including assistance with activities of daily living and therapy-support services reflected in the care details.
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Food quality is mixed
Food is praised by some, but a few reviews report disappointment.
Some reviews give positive feedback on meals, describing food as good, healthy, and satisfying for residents. Others are less happy, including complaints about food not being tasty, portions being too small, or meals arriving cold. The community also offers diet-focused meal support like diabetes and special-diet restrictions, which may help explain why some residents report good fit while others focus on taste and serving experience.
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Check-in process can feel invasive
Some visitors dislike the level of information collected at check-in.
A couple of reviews mention a modern, technology-based check-in and checkout experience for visitors, including steps like electronic sign-in. One reviewer specifically called out collecting sensitive visitor details and using facial recognition as too invasive and decided not to proceed with the visit. Other reviews say the process is efficient and organized, so this is a theme that depends on the visitor’s comfort level and expectations.
How we summarize
We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
104 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
San Diego International-Lindbergh (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
NEX Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Rite Aid (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Cafes
Kung Fu Tea (0.5 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Copa Vida (4.7 miles)
Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (5 miles)
Tabac Specialty Coffee & Cigars (5.1 miles)
Starbucks (5.6 miles)
Communal Coffee (5.7 miles)
Transportation
24th Street Trolley Station (1.9 miles)
Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (4.8 miles)
San Diego Santa Fe Depot (5.6 miles)
Firefly Car Rental (6.9 miles)
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
McDonald's (2.3 miles)
Tacos El Gordo (3.6 miles)
Half Door Brewing Company (4.7 miles)
Bub's at the Ballpark (4.8 miles)
Tin Fish Gaslamp (4.8 miles)
Sevilla Nightclub of San Diego (4.9 miles)
Physicians
California Retina Associates (4.1 miles)
Internal Medicine Associates (6.1 miles)
Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch (6.4 miles)
NBHC Eastlake (7 miles)
Parks
Quartyard Dog Park (4.7 miles)
Embarcadero Marina Park South (5 miles)
Balboa Park (5.2 miles)
Centennial Park (5.3 miles)
Balboa Park South Loop (5.4 miles)
Pantoja Park (5.4 miles)
Spreckels Park (5.5 miles)
Hospitals
Naval Medical Center San Diego (4.9 miles)
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation (5.5 miles)
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104 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
San Diego International-Lindbergh (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Compassionate, professional staff with personalized recovery care.
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