Friendship Salem Terrace sits at 1851 Harrogate Drive in Salem, VA, and it's a place where seniors can find different levels of support, whether someone is looking for independent living, assisted living, or needs help with memory care; the staff there have a reputation for kindness and treat every resident with respect, and that's something visitors notice right away. There's support for folks who want to stay active on their own, but there's also real attention paid to those needing help-residents can get care for things like dressing, bathing, medication, and even more complex needs like transfers or diabetes management, though insulin shots are handled only for those who need staff to do it. There are programs designed for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with safety measures like secure memory care areas, alarm bracelets, and purpose-built buildings that keep residents from wandering, which sometimes happens with memory issues, plus staff are awake and ready to help 24 hours a day.
Residents enjoy private and furnished rooms, many with their own bathrooms, cable TV, and internet, and the common areas include outdoor walking paths, front porches with mountain views, garden spaces, a spa, and indoor spots like an activity room, library, movie theater, and fitness room, which means there's usually something for everyone to get involved with. Meals get a bit of care too-chefs plan and cook them, there's restaurant-style dining, all day menus, and efforts to support special diets, and if someone needs incontinence care or reminders to go to the restroom, that's something staff help with quietly and with dignity. Amenities cover housekeeping, laundry, transportation to outings or appointments, and chaplaincy and therapy services; there's a focus on keeping folks comfortable, clean, and linked into both medical and social routines.
There's a full social calendar with activities like movie nights, music programs, art and fitness classes, gardening, hobby groups, outings, therapy dogs, and holiday celebrations, so people have a choice about how to spend their days, whether active or calm. Therapy and rehab are available on site, along with outpatient services, and the community helps residents stay put if their needs change by offering more support as needed, which helps families worry a bit less. Friendship Salem Terrace has both behavioral care and ways to keep residents safe if they have issues like confusion or physical acting out, so people who need more supervision and structure can get it in a safe, dedicated space. Residents see visiting medical professionals, get help from a physical therapy team when needed, and have systems in place for emergencies and daily assistance. Mr. Brent Poff runs the facility, and the whole place operates with a sense of respect for the residents, trying to make daily life feel both settled and engaging. There's no pretending at perfection here, but Friendship Salem Terrace offers a range of options and steady support for seniors with simple needs or those who need a lot more day-to-day care. More details can be found at the website www.salemterrace.com.
