FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Friendship Health and Rehab Center has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice, scoring solidly above average. It ranks #76 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the top half, and #3 out of 9 in Roanoke City County, meaning only two local facilities are rated better. Unfortunately, the facility is trending worse, with issues increasing from 1 in 2023 to 5 in 2024. Staffing is relatively stable with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 44%, which is below the Virginia average of 48%, suggesting that staff members tend to stay and are familiar with the residents’ needs. While the facility has no fines, there are concerns about care quality, including a lack of meaningful activities for residents in the memory care unit and failure to maintain essential equipment, such as a toilet for one resident. Additionally, there was a reported incident where a medication was not administered as prescribed, which raises concerns about adherence to medical orders. Overall, while there are strengths in staff stability and absence of fines, the facility needs to address significant care issues.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Virginia
- #76/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Virginia's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 18 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Virginia average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Virginia avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 18 deficiencies on record
Oct 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and family interview the facility staff failed to maintain essential equipment for one of 35 residents, Resident #201.
The findings included:
For Resident #201 th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to follow medical provider orders for one (1) of 35 sampled residents (Resident #88).
The findings include:
The facility...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure complete and/or accurate clinical records for three (3) of 35 sampled...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0849
(Tag F0849)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review the facility staff failed to collaborate care with the contract Hospice company for 1 of 2 residents, Resident #331.
The...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and family interview the facility staff failed to provide an activities program designed to meet the needs of the residents for one of 5 units, memory care unit....
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and facility document review, it was determined the facility staff failed to meet professional standard...
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Mar 2022
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the residents CCP (comprehensive care plan) for 1 of 38 Residents, Resident #153.
Resident #153's C...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents who are unable to carry out ADLs (activities of daily living) ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to follow physician's orders for 3 of 38 residents in the sur...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide urinary catheter care as ordered for 1 of 38 residents in the s...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, and during a medication pass and pour observation, the facility staff failed to ensure medi...
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Jun 2021
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure accommodation of resident needs by failing to provi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to implement facility policy and procedures regarding reporting of all alleged violations invo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse were reported for 2 of 36 residents in t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure the residents receive treatment and care in accordance with the comprehensive person...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 36 Residents was free of an unnecessary medication (Resident #77).
The findings included:
The facility n...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. For Unit 3 Main, the facility staff failed to discard stored expired lab specimen tubes.
On 6/16/21 at 2:55 pm, in the presence of Unit Manager #1, surveyor observed a basket of lab specimen tubes...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and staff interviews the facility staff failed to maintain refrigerators in a safe and sanitary condition for 1 (one) of 6 (six) units (Unit 2 North).
The findings:
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- • 44% turnover. Below Virginia's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 18 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Friendship Health And Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Friendship Health And Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Friendship Health And Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 18 deficiencies at FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER during 2021 to 2024. These included: 18 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Friendship Health And Rehab Center?
FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 253 certified beds and approximately 228 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a large facility located in ROANOKE, Virginia.
How Does Friendship Health And Rehab Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Friendship Health And Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Friendship Health And Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Friendship Health And Rehab Center Stick Around?
FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for Virginia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Friendship Health And Rehab Center Ever Fined?
FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Friendship Health And Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.