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Friendly Home Inc in Woonsocket, RI

Friendly Home Inc is a nursing home community in Woonsocket, RI.

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303 Rhodes Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

To contact a resident: (401) 769-7220

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 102 reviews
5 stars
78
4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Friendly Home Inc

common 34 reviews mention this

Compassionate, responsive staff

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, respectful, and helpful.

A consistent theme is how residents and families feel supported by the staff, with repeated mentions of kindness, respect, and helpful day-to-day interactions. Several reviewers also describe staff responsiveness when assistance is needed and cite good communication during rehab and ongoing care. In the most negative experiences, some residents describe mean or uncaring interactions, including concerns about whether help was called or delivered appropriately, which stands out against the broader pattern of positive staff feedback.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy and nursing support

Reviews commonly mention therapy support alongside nursing care.

Multiple reviews connect the quality of care to recovery support after hospital stays or during rehab, including physical and occupational therapy. Residents describe being assisted with mobility and daily needs and note nursing and CNA support when they ring for help. A smaller set of unfavorable reviews raises concerns about medical response and outcomes during care, including serious health events and falls, which contrasts with the more common “top notch†rehab and nursing descriptions.

common 16 reviews mention this

Facility feels clean and well kept

Many reviewers highlight a clean, well-kept facility.

Cleanliness comes up often, with several reviewers describing the building as clean, tidy, and not smelling. Some also mention comfortable common areas, including an outdoor gathering space and seating where residents can spend time. A couple of reviews provide a counterpoint by pointing to unpleasant odors (one mentions a strong urine smell), and one negative review disputes the overall comfort and care experience.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality feels mixed

Food quality varies in reviews, with both praise and strong complaints.

Some families and residents say the food is excellent or that residents can pick meals, and a few mention they’ve enjoyed specific dining experiences. Others say the food could be better, including one complaint framed as a food issue rather than an overall care issue. Several negative comments go further, describing terrible food and suggesting dietary consistency needs attention for residents who require modified textures.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Accessibility around entry and support

A recurring concern is accessibility around entrances and support technology.

At least a few reviewers call out difficulties related to getting in and out of the building, including reports about non-handicap or non-automatic front doors that add effort for wheelchair users. Another reviewer flags an accessibility issue with a touchscreen screening kiosk for a person who is blind. While most other reviews focus on care and cleanliness, these accessibility limitations are described clearly as a daily friction point for visitors and residents with mobility or sensory needs.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Theodore F Green State (20 miles away) Theodore F Green State (20 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Dunn Memorial Park (0.6 miles)
  • Fletcher Field (8.5 miles)
  • Lincoln Woods State Park (9.3 miles)
  • Hauser Field & Playground (9.5 miles)
  • Choate Park (11.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Cvs Caremark (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Emily Ackerman (1 miles)
  • Pulmonary & Sleep Office of New England (1.5 miles)
  • Attleboro-Cumberland Oral Surg (4.4 miles)
  • Physicians of Ri Medical Enterprises (4.8 miles)
  • Lincoln Primary Care (5.8 miles)
  • Rhode Island Dermatology & Cosmetic Center (5.9 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Associates (6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wright's Dairy Farm (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Patriots Diner (2.7 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Life Worship Center (6.6 miles)
  • Church Of The Nazarene (7.3 miles)
  • Our Lady of Grace Church (11.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Muffin House Cafe (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.5 miles)
  • Honey Dew Donuts (10.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (11.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Ryder Truck Rental (10.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Eleanor Slater Hospital (11.7 miles)

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