I have been dealing with a vestibular disorder for 5 months. My ENT prescribed vestibular therapy…read moreand I have been seeing Dr Summer Hoyle since at CORA since Jan 24. She is a very talented and knowledgeable therapist. I am very thankful for her and the progress I have made with her expertise. I would 100% recommend Dr Hoyle as a therapist. She is always on time with a friendly smile and is always encouraging throughout my session.

I called Cora Physical Therapy for a referral for a inpatient recommendation and was puzzled to see…read moreonly one dated review on yelp. My experience with Cora could not have been better. Following a review and tests of back pain, I was given a set of leg and hip stretches that eliminated the pain. I did these stretches for a couple of weeks and was told to call for a follow up appointment if needed. It was not needed. This was a couple of years ago and still have not needed to go back.

I am writing this review in April of 2026…read more If I were looking for a facility for inpatient or outpatient rehab for myself or a relative, based on some of the reviews here, I would definitely not choose Friendship South. However, I am glad I did not read these reviews when I had to make such a decision for myself about two years ago. For one thing, all of the few reviews here were written more than five years ago. While I have no reason to doubt that the writers are giving their best honest accounts of their experiences with Friendship South, a lot can change over such a time span. (Note: Friendship has several facilities in the Roanoke Valley, which can lead to some confusion; see my note at the end of this review concerning a possible case of such confusion. As the map shows, this forum concerns specifically Friendship South health and rehab on Starkey Road.) I have been an inpatient at Friendship South twice (most recently during January and February of this year) and an outpatient for three stints -- each lasting several months -- over the past two years. I am currently undergoing outpatient therapy for recovery from a back operation. Over the past twenty years, several of my friends and relatives -- including my mother -- have had to spend time in rehab facilities in the Roanoke Valley, so I've seen the good, the not so good and the indifferent (I had to move my mother once). My one exposure to Friendship South was about four years ago when I visited a friend in his 90s who was an inpatient recovering from some procedure. He was in such good humor and spoke so positively about the facility and how he was being cared for that when --- a couple of years later --- I had to decide where I wanted to be sent to recover from a torn ligament in my hip, I didn't hesitate to choose Friendship South. Now, everyone's experience is unique, and mine is as an almost-eighty-year-old man in pretty good health. I have not needed long-term care for a chronic condition or for physical and/or mental decline. I also know that every medical facility is short-staffed, mainly because there is just a shortage of medical professionals at every level. I can say that, almost without exception, every contact or interaction I've had with Friendship South staff -- medical, financial, management, whatever -- has been positive. I've always been treated with courtesy and respect. Has everything I've asked for or every situation I think needs to be addressed been accomplished as quickly as I'd like? Of course not. But I know there are patients whose needs are greater and more urgent than mine. Some need almost around-the-clock attention. My experience with outpatient therapy has been overwhelmingly positive. Turnover is low. I'm still being helped by the same team of therapists who helped me two years ago. They like where they work. They are experienced and competent with a contagious positive attitude. I have come to consider them friends. And most important, what they do and have me do works! Concerning another review: not a criticism, but a clarification. Michelle P. says, "They cannot even light the fireplaces during Christmas for the permanent residents to enjoy." My understanding from conversations with staff at Friendship South is that it has no actual permanent residents; it is a skilled nursing facility where people go for temporary rehab and therapy. Friendship has several facilities in the Roanoke Valley; some are residential nursing homes. Perhaps your experience was with one of the other facilities. Yelp has the heading of this page as just "Friendship," which could contribute to some confusion. To assure myself that I was reviewing Friendship South specifically, I consulted the map on the page.

Looks can be deceiving, its a shameful place. Nurses are rude and roll eyes if you ask a question…read more The residents had thier lights on for 2 hours straight needing help. I felt sorry for anyone being in this terrible place. They cannot even light the fireplaces during Christmas for the permanent residents to enjoy. Money in the pockets of the CEO's is all I can think of. Stay clear of this place, because they let my dads foot get infected again because they did not follow doctors orders...we moved him to another rehab center. Looks can be deceiving.

Great folks to work with. They take time to analyze your condition and, unlike some therapists,…read morework without generalizing your symptoms. They treat you, not just your problem! This I found to be refreshing. I've been through a slew of therapists since coming down with long hauler covid, and this group was by far the best. I wish they could do my respiratory therapy, too!

Today I was scheduled for my first appointment to get my shoulder looked at as I have been in pain…read morefor months. I tried self medicating myself through videos online with physical therapy but it wasn't cutting it. I looked online and saw this place was rated very well and decided to give them a try. I arrived today at the Bonsack location and was not able to be seen due me not having a referral from when I saw my doctor back in December. The issue boils down to a lack of communication through appointments because I was never notified to bring that information. The only information they said I could bring if I could get it was my X-Rays from my shoulder area but if not they would reach out to Carilion and get them. I had already taken time off from work to be seen today and I'm told that I have to reschedule until I get a referral from my doctor. I just don't understand for the price that I would've paid to be seen that someone on your end cannot reach out to my physician and confirm the validity of my statements.

If you don't read the rest, hear this: Tyler & team are hands down the most wonderful people to get…read moreyou back together after injury or surgery. If you EVER need PT, I highly encourage you to visit them! 3/22 idiotic split second that led to a knife injury 4/5 surgery to repair nerves and tendon 4/7 splint placed 4/11 first PT session with UPT I made the CHOICE, because in healthcare you NEED the power to choose, to go to UPT. Tyler has helped me after injuries and surgeries before. For me, the choice was easy. Go somewhere I trusted. See someone I trusted. See someone who knew me. Be in a place where I can feel confident in the care and guidance I receive and truly feel 'seen' as a patient. More than ever before I'm willing to put in the work. More than ever I have to 100% recover from this. It's my hand. It's how I work. It's how I ride and listen to my animals. It's how I type a pub out each month, and so much more. It's the hand I hold my husband's in But Tyler also knows me well enough to know I'm impatient and eager to heal. And he's smart enough to call me out on that. But today. My god... Today Tyler told me he felt I had a really good prognosis. He told me I have a really good chance of healing safely, fully, and recuperating my left and right side (overuse after injury to left). I'm going to come back ready to work, and lift weights, and thrive! 6 days post op my physical therapist made me feel good about the future, something I've been waiting 20 days for. UPT is healthCARE

The good news is that everyone, from the therapists to the receptionist, was very upbeat and kind…read more All therapy appears to go on in one huge room, which kind of gives an assembly line effect. Most of the pts are men, and sometimes there's a bit of a boys' club ambience. In addition, I often shared my therapist with another client during a session. I was not really comfortable here, so I returned to a therapy center I had used at least twice before.

I am so grateful and pleased with the care I was given at Rehab Associates of Central VA -…read moreTimberlake. My therapist was Andrew. He was kind and put together a program that helped me progress very quickly in my goals of having better balance. He was very thorough in asking the right questions and also in answering me questions. The facility is very clean and provides a friendly environment. I highly recommend Rehab Associates of Central VA!

My physical therapist, Sidnei (at the Appomattox location), scheduled me for approximately 14…read morephysical therapy appointments. Following my first two visits, I experienced significant improvement in my shoulder pain and was ultimately pain-free. I had the pleasure of working with both Sidnei and Matthew, who were exceptional in facilitating my healing process. The facility was highly accommodating to my hectic schedule, and the entire team demonstrated excellent collaboration. I would certainly recommend this location to anyone in need of physical therapy.

Loving my treatment there! Fun, personable, and knowledgeable staff and my time there is always…read moreenjoyable. I leave feeling better than when I came in and so happy to have a great PT location from a great provider like Sideline Orthopedics.

First appointment was not with the surgeon as expected…read moreArrived for the second appointment and was told the doctor was out sick. No advance notice. Third appointment resulted in my sitting in the office for 90 minutes without being see by anyone, including an explanation as to why I was asked to arrive 15 minutes early and was never seen by anyone. Will be seeing another provider.

Love this place great people great office very helpful lots of experience very clean very friendlyread more

The care offered to patients at this facility was outstanding. When you visit the facility you are…read moregreeted with a warm welcome and a helpful spirit, There is a pleasant aroma throughout this clean facility as the needs of patients are attended to quickly and professionally. Patients (many wheelchair bound) move throughout the facility as well as outside freely and cheerfully often greeting visitors along the way. The OT and PT professionals are second to none as they provide ongoing care and attention to patients and advice to family members who may be caregivers once patients leave the facility. My young daughter who was apprehensive about being there among seniors as she recouped from major foot surgery formed friendships with some of the seniors and learned from their experiences and wisdom. What a rewarding experience for her!

great business facility take great care of people that are in need I'm extremely grateful for the…read morecare and support provided at this rehab facility. From day one, the staff was compassionate, professional, and genuinely invested in recovery. The therapists and nurses took the time to listen, explain the process, and encourage progress without judgment. The environment is clean, structured, and uplifting -- it truly feels like a place focused on healing and growth.