Woodside at Friendship Village
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 51 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Friendship Village offers an exceptionally strong rehab program and a vibrant community life that many families find comforting. However, because there are recent, serious reports of hygiene neglect and staffing shortages, we strongly recommend that you conduct unannounced visits and speak directly with current residents' families to verify the current standard of daily care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
51 reviews on Google“Woodside at Friendship Village is widely praised for its compassionate, professional staff and vibrant community atmosphere, with many families highlighting the high quality of rehab and assisted living care. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a few families have raised serious concerns regarding hygiene standards, staffing levels, and communication during facility-wide technical issues.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- High-quality rehabilitation therapy programs
- Vibrant, active community environment
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
Concerns
- Inadequate hygiene and personal care (e.g., missed showers leading to sores) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Understaffing and overworked caregivers (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Technical issues with communication and entertainment systems (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that resident and family input to continuously improve your daily care protocols?
- 2With your focus on maintaining a vibrant community, what are some of the most popular activities or social programs residents are participating in right now?
- 3To ensure our loved one stays comfortable, could you walk us through the routine for personal care and hygiene assistance, and how you track that these needs are met consistently?
- 4Given the high praise for your rehabilitation therapy, how do you coordinate those specialized services with the daily support provided by your nursing staff?
- 5I understand that technology can sometimes be a challenge; what is your process for troubleshooting resident communication or entertainment systems if they stop working?
- 6How do you manage staffing levels during peak times to ensure that every resident receives the attentive, compassionate care that your facility is known for?
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Key Review Excerpts
“From her first day at Woodside she finally felt she was 'home'. They were so good to her. The caregivers desk is at the end of the hallway of the rooms. Someone is always available to answer a question or help.”
“My family member was in this facility for a week and half and was not given any showers, only excuses to why it wasn’t being done. This caused infections and sores due to the lack of care.”
“The nurses have been diligent about keeping her safe and communicating with me. They have not just been responsive to my requests for help but more accurately proactive, communicating her condition to me and recommending steps to take.”
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lifecare, INC.
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