Friendship Assisted Living, found at 320 Hershberger Road, NW, in Roanoke, VA, is a long-standing senior care community with 90 beds, and folks have known it for more than 100 years for steady care and friendly faces, and the place really aims to give every resident the help they want while also letting them stay as independent as they can, with programs that focus on dignity, safety, and daily needs. The building is safe, fire protected with sprinkler systems, has handicap access, and offers a range of rooms, including studios, single and two-bedroom places, semi-private and private spaces, some with kitchenettes and all with WiFi and cable TV so people can stay comfortable. Friendship Assisted Living provides personal care with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and general daily support and brings homemaker or companion services right to residents whether they're in their room, the hospital, or elsewhere, while the skilled staff includes nurses, therapists, aides, and a Certified Nursing Assistant training program so help's always nearby.
The community offers both assisted and independent living, short-term rehab, memory care for folks with cognitive problems, and full nursing home options with physical, occupational, and speech therapy you can get as inpatient, outpatient, or even short-term, plus there's home care, respite, and adult medical day care available if someone needs a break or extra help for a bit. Meals come in the dining room or in rooms, with restaurant-style choices and menus for people who have allergies or diabetes, and there's housekeepers for cleaning, as well as laundry and linen services, so nobody has to fuss about chores, and maintenance keeps everything in working order. Residents can enjoy common areas such as a fitness center, salon/barbershop, library, game rooms, movie theater, walking paths, porches with scenic views, and outdoor spaces, plus there's WiFi, community rooms, washers and dryers, and parking for guests, along with transportation services when rides are needed for errands or appointments.
Friendship Assisted Living puts a focus on keeping people connected, so there are daily social events, arts and crafts, wellness classes, educational programs, chapel and music programs, and even resident-run activities, with a real emphasis on building relationships and friendship among neighbors. There's also spiritual support through chaplaincy, a clinic for medical consults, and around-the-clock emergency systems and call buttons for safety, plus nursing supervision for up to 16 hours each day depending on the need. The staff help with managing medications, provide help with mobility and transfers, support non-ambulatory residents, and offer tailored care plans so each person gets the exact help they want, and people can use long-term care insurance if they have it. With move-in support and concierge help, Friendship Assisted Living works to keep life low-stress and easy to settle into, and with Mr. Alexander Parker as the administrator, there's steady leadership at hand. You can learn about all these options and more by visiting www.friendship.us/assisted-living.
