Skilled Nursing
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5.0CMS rating
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Est. $7,630–$10,010/mo
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Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South
5647 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 · Roanoke County
Discover top-rated therapy and skilled nursing in Roanoke at Health & Rehab South Campus. Visit our facility for expert care and rehabilitation services. Schedule a tour today!
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (114 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Roanoke
Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Roanoke, VA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 114 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.15 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,281 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.15 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Roanoke, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 114
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 495421
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,630–$10,010/mo (median $8,570) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Roanoke prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.15
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.58
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,281)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-04-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-18Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-06-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-04-25Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2024-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2024-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
2024-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-04-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2024-04-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | Fine | $8,281 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
Location
5647 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South
How much does Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South cost?
Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Roanoke, VA area typically runs $7,630–$10,010 per month (median $8,570, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South?
Staff provide about 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South?
Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South have availability?
Typically 95% full (114 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South offer?
Friendship Health and Rehab Center - South in Roanoke, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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