Friendship Village Health Center sits in Dublin, Ohio, as part of the larger Friendship Village of Dublin campus, and has about 63 residents and 80 certified beds with an occupancy rate of 79%, so there's usually space if someone needs care quickly. The facility offers skilled nursing care around the clock, so seniors with complicated health issues can get help for things like rehabilitation, wound care, and daily life tasks such as bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication management, and there's always staff on hand because nurses work either 12 or 16-hour shifts with a 24-hour call system in place, which makes it easy to get help no matter the time. Residents can see a doctor at the full-time, on-site clinic run by Central Ohio Primary Care, which makes doctor visits much easier, and the place also has mental wellness programs and support for anyone needing extra help with their mood or mental health.
Meals are prepared and served restaurant-style, which includes options for people who need specific diets, like those with diabetes, and all the rooms are furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable, phone, and Wi-Fi. Housekeeping and linen change come with the stay, and the suites are built for safety and comfort, with features like walk-in showers, handrails, good lighting, and safety bars, especially for those who need help moving around. You'll find lounges with kitchenettes, a community room for events, a beauty salon, a computer center, fitness and gaming rooms, a library, gardens, outdoor areas, and even an art studio, so there's a mix of things to do if someone feels like being social or just wants some peace and quiet. There's scheduled daily activities and resident-run clubs, plus transportation for appointments or outings, so you won't feel stuck indoors if you want to get out and about.
Staff keep up with safety protocols for things like infection control, accident prevention, and medication management, and the facility is fully sprinklered and has strong health inspection and staffing numbers, including a total staff hour per resident rate of 1.88, which covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse assistants. Vaccinations for flu and pneumonia are widely administered here-more than 98% of long-stay residents get protected-and there are measures in place to treat and monitor pressure sores, mobility loss, urinary tract infections, and depression, while use of physical restraints is kept very low at 2%. For specialized needs, Friendship Village Health Center has a memory care section with secure accommodations for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and respite stays are available so caregivers can get a break or if someone needs short-term rehabilitation.
The campus itself is nonprofit, participates in Medicare and Medicaid, and operates as a life plan community, which means people can move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing without leaving the campus. It's not in a hospital and isn't classed as a Special Focus Facility, and it's been recognized with a 5-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for quality of care. Residents have apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, all designed to be easy to get around, and there's transportation for both medical and non-medical needs. Activities include wellness classes like yoga, organized trips to museums and theaters, religious support, and lots of community events, with both resident and family councils to help improve life here. There's no big promises about being perfect, but the place covers all the bases for health, daily living, recreation, and comfort, and aims to help residents keep as much independence and quality of life as possible.
