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Friendship Health and Rehab

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly dedicated and compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

161 Friendship Road, Cleveland, GA 3052889 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate and collaborative staff, making it a strong candidate for rehab needs. However, families should be prepared for an aging, institutional building and are encouraged to tour the facility personally to assess current cleanliness standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Friendship Health and Rehab receives polarized feedback, with recent reviewers highlighting exceptional, dedicated staff despite the facility's aging and institutional appearance. While some families praise the compassionate care and responsiveness, older reviews and some visitors note concerns regarding cleanliness and outdated physical conditions.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff9.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly dedicated and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective and collaborative rehab team
  • Consistent care across different shifts

Concerns

  • Outdated facility and institutional environment (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Cleanliness and odor issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(2)3.02018(7)1.02019(1)3.02021(3)5.02023(1)4.52024(2)5.02025(4)

Distribution · 20 analyzed

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5

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how dedicated and compassionate your nursing staff is; how do you ensure that same level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 2Since we are looking for a comfortable environment, what recent or upcoming updates are planned for the facility to keep it feeling modern and fresh?
  • 3How does your team approach daily cleaning and maintenance to ensure the resident living areas always feel clean and welcoming?
  • 4With the rehab team being a known strength here, how closely do the therapists work with the nursing staff to support a resident's recovery goals?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

I have never seen a team work together in every capacity making sure everyone feels their needs are the most important of all. The staff never wavered.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

Sure, this place shows its age and feels very institutional. However, there is something special about the people who work here, and that makes all the difference.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The staff are excellent.Dr.halminanton I a great addition to the team! I love them all and they are the best the food is good and the place is superclean.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.36hrs
49%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.22hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%
White
26.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.4%
US
15.5%
GA
20.1%
White
11.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.1%
Better than Avg
Here
99.1%
US
93.4%
GA
91.2%
White
95.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.8%
US
19.5%
GA
20.5%
White
26.6%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.5%
Better than Avg
Here
11.5%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
White
13.8%
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Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
3.2%
GA
3.2%
White
4.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.0%
Better than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
White
87.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.0%
Better than Avg
Here
88.0%
US
79.8%
GA
78.4%
White
84.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
1.6%
GA
2.4%
White
0.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (6.1)
1 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints that triggered inspections, raising concerns about this facility's care quality. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, respiratory care, and infection control. While all deficiencies show correction dates, respiratory care issues appeared in multiple surveys, and recent 2025 inspections found new fire safety violations, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Apr 24, 2025Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 24, 2025Routine
4
0223Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Apr 16, 2023Routine
7
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy 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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0341Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Jan 6, 2022Routine
1
0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Friendship Health and Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Reliable Health Care Management

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 3 of 5 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Select Health Care INC

Owner · Organization

Morris, Janice

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Hehn, AngelenaManaging Control - Governing BodyMcgill, BrandyManaging Control - Governing BodyHamilton, JamesManagerHehn, AngelenaManagerMcgill, BrandyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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