Friendship Health & Rehab Center South

    5647 Starkey Road, Cave Spring, VA, 24018
    5.0 · 3 reviews
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean friendly facility; mom unhappy

    I placed my mom here — it's a lovely, brand-new, very clean and well‑landscaped facility with a residential feel. She has a private room with a courtyard view, one floor that's easy to navigate, and lots of activities, outings and therapy (PT/OT/speech). Staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating and safety measures (bed strap) are in place. Downsides: food complaints and my mom doesn't want to be here.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff
    • Wide range of activities and frequent outings
    • Comprehensive therapy services (PT/OT, speech therapy, memory work)
    • On-site gym for physical and occupational therapy
    • Beautiful, brand-new or relatively new building
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Easy-to-navigate single-floor layout (one floor, four halls)
    • Private rooms with courtyard views
    • Well-landscaped, residential (non-commercial) appearance
    • Personalized care and attention
    • Close to home / convenient location
    • Safety measures in place

    Cons

    • Some residents reluctant or unhappy to be there
    • Complaints about the food
    • Use of a bed strap (restraint) noted
    • Two dining rooms exist but only one is being used

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive about the environment, staff, and rehabilitation services at Friendship Health & Rehab Center South. Reviewers repeatedly highlight that the staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating, and that residents are treated well. The facility is described as brand-new or relatively new, with excellent appearance, modern landscaping, private rooms with courtyard views, and a clean, well-maintained interior. The single-floor layout with four halls and an easy-to-navigate plan is seen as a practical design feature that contributes to a residential, non-commercial feel.

    Therapy and activities are prominent strengths in the reviews. Multiple summaries mention the availability of physical and occupational therapy with an on-site gym, speech therapy, and memory-work programs. Outings and a variety of activities are also emphasized, suggesting an active programming schedule that supports both rehabilitation goals and social engagement. Reviewers note personalized care approaches and safety protocols are in place, which aligns with the facility being perceived as supportive for residents who need rehabilitation services.

    Dining and food quality emerge as a consistent but limited area of concern. Several reviewers specifically raise complaints about the food, which contrasts with otherwise favorable comments about the building and staff. The facility has two dining rooms, but reviewers noted that only one is being used; while the layout is praised for being easy to navigate, the underutilized dining space may relate to the dining complaints or indicate opportunities to improve dining environment or service variety.

    A noteworthy negative pattern is that some residents are reluctant or unhappy to be there despite the generally positive descriptors of care and environment. This repeated sentiment may reflect the difficult emotional adjustment many residents experience when moving into a care setting, rather than a direct reflection of service quality; however, it is a significant theme that should be considered when evaluating overall resident well-being and family satisfaction. Additionally, the mention of a bed strap as a safety measure was noted — while reviewers framed safety as a strength, the presence of a restraint-like measure can be a concern for some families and warrants clarification about its use, consent, and alternatives.

    In summary, the reviews paint Friendship Health & Rehab Center South as a modern, clean, and well-staffed facility with robust therapy programs and an engaging activity schedule. The residential design, private rooms, courtyard views, and attentive staff are repeatedly praised. Primary areas for attention based on the reviews are dining quality and resident emotional adjustment, and transparency around any restraint or safety-device use. These are the main patterns that emerge from the collected summaries and would be the logical focus for families or administrators seeking to address the few recurring concerns while preserving the many strengths noted by reviewers.

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    About Friendship Health & Rehab Center South

    Friendship Health & Rehab Center South is a non-profit facility focused on skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and different types of supportive care for older adults, and you'll find they have many room options with things like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, furnishings, and Wi-Fi so folks can stay comfortable and connected, and there's help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication, and getting around, and the staff, who're dedicated caregivers, provide 12-16 hours of nursing care with 24-hour supervision for those who need more attention, while the community itself has about 120 licensed beds and a variety of studio room layouts without public daily room rates posted, and services run broad, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, independent living, assisted living, and even home care and respite care options, along with an Adult Medical Day Care at The Feinour Center where older adults can spend their days safely even if they can't stay home alone. Community life is active, with movie nights, music programs, activity and arts rooms, outdoor walking trails under big oak trees, billiards, , gardening in resident vegetable gardens, and indoor events at the Club Friendship venue in the Residents' Center, which itself serves as the hub for exercise, learning, worship in the non-denominational chapel, and all sorts of gatherings and programs, and for those who like the outdoors, there are walking paths, gazebos, gardens, an outdoor pavilion, and spaces for picnics or simply relaxing with friends. The dining room operates with a professional chef and offers meals all day, catering to allergies, diabetes, and special diets, and the amenities include a library, fitness room, business spaces, internet café, cozy bistro with fireplaces, and a heated indoor pool for recreation or therapy, so there's always something to help keep the mind and body active. Activities range from painting, puzzle solving, sitting volleyball, and arts programs to resident-run events, and when it comes to moving in, the staff help coordinate, support families, and handle housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, while transportation is available for outings and appointments, which helps folks keep up social visits and attend cultural trips that Friendship Living organizes. There's a wellness center offering strength, cardio, and balance programs for staying healthy, and an onsite physician clinic for regular checkups and health concerns, plus a salon with stylists and barbers for grooming needs, all within an environment that aims for a holistic approach, blending therapy, social activities, and relaxation, and overall, the facility, which is part of Friendship Retirement Community, cares for folks needing rehabilitation, memory care, independent or assisted living, and nursing care on both short-term and long-term bases, and the atmosphere is described as comfortable and supportive, helping people recover from surgery or injury and encouraging community interaction and belonging. They accept Medicaid and Medicare, making it easier for many families to afford care.

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