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.

Sliding scale pricing, so anyone should be able to benefit from their services. Calm and courteous…read morestaff. They're attentive and really hone in on what needs to be addressed. Clean, relaxing recliners, with pillows and blankets. Soothing music. I've had an amazing experience every visit. I leave calm and refreshed!

Very nice people. Clean place plus very good cleanliness with hand washing etc. standard…read morecommunity pricing. My acupuncturist was very thorough and knowledgable. Awesome old building. Definitely will go back

I worked this Health agency in 2015. A wonderful group of people. I enjoyed working for Generation…read moreSolutions. I did a no show of no fault of my own. I wasn't able notify of why I didn't show to my case. Something happen at that time in life. And I never explained why. But I will write that Generation Solutions is one of the best healthcare agency in Roanoke. Good people and company. I got my certificate threw them as well.

Dr.Dan is fabulous! His office is always so helpful and Dr, Dan has given me and my family so much…read morepain relief over the years. He is the BEST

I've been to a chiropractor before but it was a horrible experience. The chiropractor never…read moreactually touched me he put me on a table with an ice pack. But because of my husband I decided to try Back Resort, Dr. Dan Davidson and his massage people. He was wonderful. First when he brings you in he gives you an X-ray to figure out what's wrong and he talks to you about it and tells you why you are hurting. Next he'll lay you on a chiropractor table and actually adjust you. He doesn't blame your weight or lifestyle and will help you and give you tips on how to improve your life. His massage therapists are fantastic. It's not a relaxing massage like you would get in other places, which I'm not saying are bad, but they will help break up spasms and tension.

Dr. Luckay's an outstanding doctor in all facets. He has a wealth of knowledge and his experience…read morehelps him provide unique care for every patient. Further, his staff is exceptional and do all they can to make every visit efficient and enjoyable

Top tier service, she actually treats our parents like they are her own. My father and mother both…read moreare coming off age, and after detailed discussions that were being had, we never wanted to go with major corporations, the staff never misses a shift and will always communicate concerns, the initial assessment was one of the most promising , we all felt heard, my father has mobility issues and yet they still assist with his every day and allow him to keep his independence. My mother shows early onset and they still assist with maintenance appointments and various other things that allow mom to still feel independent. With meal preps in the kitchen and constant appointment reminders, this agency is top tier

Dependable and trustworthy service" Finding dependable home…read morecare isn't easy, but Family Roots Home Health has been everything we hoped for and more. They're consistent, caring, and trustworthy -- exactly what families need when caring for a loved one at home.

I had an excellent experience with Botox and lip injections. Hailey was extremely knowledgeable and…read moremade the entire process seamless. My results looked very natural as I wanted and recovery was seamless. I highly recommend them!

I have had Botox before but never has it been so painless nor have I seen results within the first…read moreweek! I also decided to try the weight loss program and boy am I happy that I did I am down 6 pounds within the first 2 weeks! Hailey is fantastic and provides a quality line of products services!

I had a concerning medical issue come on suddenly and I felt like I needed to see my PCP as quickly…read moreas possible to avoid any long lasting effects from what I thought was wrong. I was going to go to an Urgent Care but thought if I could get an appointment that same day or the next I should probably go see my PCP. I called the office as soon as they opened to see if I could get in and was told there had been a cancellation and I could be there in the next 2 hours. That was a big relief. When I got there I didn't have to wait too long to be called back. After he came in and I explained what was going on he was very dismissive and acted like I was wasting his time for being there. He was in the room less than 10 minutes total and basically told me to go home and take a vitamin and eat better. He looked at some lab results I had taken just 2 days prior because I had an annual checkup already scheduled for the next week. He said he didn't see anything wrong in my bloodwork either. Later that day the issue I had seen him for started to spread to other areas of my body and I ended up in the ER because of it. Also after reviewing all of my bloodwork results from the ones taken just 2 days prior there were some things that were showing that there really was a bigger problem going on. I have decided that I will not be using him as my PCP in the future. He has a lot of 5 star reviews and only 5 star reviews. But after reading through them even the other patients who pretty much reported the same behavior from him it showed 5 stars. There is definitely something off about that. There is no way a patient treated like we were wasting his time coming to him with our petty problems would leave a 5 star reviews. That just made me not trust him even more. No doctor only has 5 star reviews So, I will have to try and find a new doctor who will actually care about their patients and be respectful to them.

Has been my childs pediatrician for 8 years ever since she was born and has always been a great…read moredoctor to her and very professional.