Friendship Village of Dublin
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 58 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Friendship Village of Dublin is highly recommended for its seamless transition process and supportive staff, making it an excellent choice for independent living. However, families should be aware of the high entrance fees and are encouraged to ask specific questions about staffing ratios in assisted living or nursing care areas to ensure their loved one's needs will be met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
58 reviews on Google“Friendship Village of Dublin is highly regarded for its independent living program, with numerous residents and their families praising the professional, patient, and helpful sales and move-in coordination staff. While the community is frequently described as vibrant and well-maintained, some reviewers have expressed concerns regarding high entrance fees and occasional reports of understaffing in care areas. Overall, the facility is seen as a premium, supportive environment for seniors transitioning from their long-term homes.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional, patient sales and move-in coordination staff
- Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and facilities
- Strong social atmosphere with active resident engagement
- Seamless transition process for new residents
Concerns
- High entrance fees and perceived focus on profit over care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Reports of understaffing impacting resident care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 65 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the beautiful grounds and active social calendar, how do you ensure that residents who may need extra support are still able to fully participate in these daily activities?
- 2I noticed that staffing levels are a high priority here; could you walk me through how your team manages daily care needs to ensure every resident receives consistent attention throughout the day and night?
- 3With the recent focus on facility maintenance and the transition process, what specific steps do you take to help new residents feel settled and supported during their first few weeks?
- 4I appreciate that your team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family and resident input into your ongoing care planning and operational improvements?
- 5Regarding the recent health inspection findings, could you share the specific steps the facility has taken to address those areas and prevent similar issues from recurring?
- 6Since the entrance fee is a significant investment, could you help us understand how that structure translates into the quality of care and the long-term stability of the services provided here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The process could have been horrific following so close on the heels of Mike's death, but the folks at FVD have been wonderful. The entire experience has been uplifting.”
“It’s better to be here 5 years too early than attempt it 5 years too late.”
“Their communication was wonderful, they always kept me in the loop and they went above and beyond to ensure everyone's safety during COVID.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Friendship Village of Dublin shows a concerning pattern of recurring issues across three surveys, with no complaints filed by families. The facility has persistent problems with food safety and dietary services, fire safety systems, and medication management that have appeared in multiple inspections from 2019 to 2024. While all deficiencies were eventually corrected, the repeated violations suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during their visit.
Nov 14, 2024Routine12
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Jun 2, 2022Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Oct 17, 2019Routine10
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 12, 2023
$3,145
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Friendship Village of Dublin
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Friendship Village of Dublin Ohio, INC.
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
58 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit fvdublin.org
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