Friendship Retirement Community in Roanoke, VA, functions as a continuing care retirement community. The care extends to independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. It’s in the Hollins neighborhood. Every level is contained within one setting. When a resident’s care requirements rise, the typical response is a different area of the same property instead of a new location.
Friendship is a large community, with 253 beds, resulting in a higher number of residents, staff, and activities compared to a smaller home. Rooms are available as private or semi-private, with the decision primarily depending on whether a resident prefers to have a roommate. Residents are allowed to have pets.
The monthly fee begins at $1,709. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with each of the three serving a unique purpose. Medicare covers only short-term skilled care that follows a hospital discharge. Medicaid is what a household relies on when finances can’t support an extended stay. On average, every resident receives 4 hours and 15 minutes of nursing care daily.
The beauty salon and spa handle personal care, while occupational therapy takes place on-site, and transportation is also available. The calendar includes music, group outings, art and creative expression, tai chi, games for memory stimulation, faith and spiritual programs, cooking, as well as learning and guest lectures. The Walk Score for the area is merely 48, indicating it’s car-dependent, thus most errands require driving.
Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026
