Overall Review of Franklin Health And Rehabilitation Center
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Staff kindness shows up often
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.
Across many reviews, people emphasize that nurses, nursing assistants, and other staff members are polite and willing to help. Several residents and family members specifically mention getting assistance in a timely way, keeping them informed, and providing encouragement during therapy and daily routines. A few reviews mention moments when staff members seemed short or rude, but even those comments often note that help was still provided when requested.
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Facility cleanliness is repeatedly praised
Many reviewers highlight how clean and well-kept the facility feels.
Cleanliness comes up again and again, including clean bathrooms, spotless rooms, and an overall appearance that residents and visitors found well maintained. Some reviewers also mention hygiene in common areas and a lack of noticeable odors during visits. A small number of negative reviews focus more on care outcomes and organization than cleanliness itself.
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Activities add quality of life
Activities programs and activity staff are a consistent bright spot in reviews.
Several reviews talk about the activities department as a strength, with named staff leading sessions and residents participating with enjoyment. Reviews mention specific event-style programming and residents smiling and interacting during activities. While most comments are positive, one reviewer suggests they personally wanted more resident attention more generally, which indirectly relates to how engaging day-to-day life feels.
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Rehab and therapy support
Rehabilitation and therapy experiences are described as a major reason families come.
Many reviewers describe rehabilitation and therapy as professional and helpful, including regular therapy sessions and progress that families could see. Some reviews connect good nursing/therapy teamwork with better outcomes and improved healing. A few negative reviews raise concerns about the care plan and the timing of discharge or basic needs, which affects how some residents experienced rehab.
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Food quality draws mixed feedback
Dining reviews are mixed, with some residents saying meals could improve.
Some reviewers directly comment that the food could be improved or that meal quality wasn’t the best. Other comments acknowledge better food choices during a stay, which suggests experiences can vary. Because meal timing and food satisfaction are not consistently described, it’s a point several reviewers bring up rather than one that stands out as universally strong.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
120 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
Roanoke Regional Woodrum (24 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
Physicians
Children's Clinic (0.3 miles)
Blue Ridge Cancer Care - Rocky Mount (0.5 miles)
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Rocky Mount (0.7 miles)
Rocky Mt Family Eyecare Center (1.1 miles)
Tri-Area Community Health Clinic at Laurel Fork (8.4 miles)
Burnt Chimney Family Medicine (8.6 miles)
Dr. George Chaconas, MD, FNLA (8.6 miles)
Restaurants
The Koffee Barn (0.5 miles)
B-Sides (0.7 miles)
Hema's (1 miles)
Cook Out (2 miles)
Peking Chinese and Grill Restaurant (2 miles)
Domino's Pizza (2.1 miles)
El Rodeo (2.1 miles)
Hospitals
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles)
Franklin Respiratory And Medical (0.8 miles)
Memorial Hospital (16.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Faith Temple Church (0.7 miles)
Church Furniture Store (0.7 miles)
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
Rocky Mount Christian Church (0.8 miles)
Jerusalem Way Of The Cross Ch (1.1 miles)
Rocky Mount Church of the Brethren (1.1 miles)
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (1.5 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Rocky Mount Family Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Kroger RX (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Smith's Food & Drug (13 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (13.1 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (15.6 miles)
Parks
Walking Tucker (1 miles)
Waid Park (3.1 miles)
Bowen Creek (16.7 miles)
Jack Dalton Park (16.7 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul (1.2 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.3 miles)
Alamo (2.3 miles)
Alamo (5.7 miles)
U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.8 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (7.6 miles)
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (7.6 miles)
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Home health care offers a range of clinical services provided in a patient's home, including nursing and therapy, tailored to individual needs, particularly for aging seniors with chronic conditions. This approach enhances patient independence, promotes better disease management, and utilizes technology for real-time monitoring while fostering collaboration among healthcare providers and family members.
Seniors benefit from ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, which provide convenient and accessible transportation options that promote independence and social engagement, while addressing mobility challenges. These platforms have adapted to meet senior needs with user-friendly features and safety measures, although costs can be a concern; community programs may help subsidize rides for older adults.
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