Overall sentiment in the reviews is positive, with recurring praise for Friendship Manor’s location, affordability, cleanliness, and recently updated apartment units. Multiple reviewers highlight the complex’s proximity to grocery stores (notably Kroger), Frandor, a hospital, and easy access to public transit and a shopping bus — features that make daily errands and family visits convenient. The neighborhood familiarity and the fact that some residents have family nearby contributes to a sense of stability and comfort; reviewers specifically noted that family members settled in well and that existing residents recommended the community.
Facility- and apartment-related feedback is also strongly positive. The property is described as clean with accessible apartment layouts and recent renovations that include new appliances and shelving. Practical amenities are emphasized: secure common areas with security cameras, a safe outdoor area and barbecue space, a library and activity room, and laundry on every floor (coin-operated). The combination of accessibility, recent updates, and on-site conveniences appears to meet residents’ basic daily living needs and fosters a comfortable independent-living environment.
Services and dining-related comments focus on Meals on Wheels and supplemental food assistance. Reviewers state that Meals on Wheels are delivered on weekdays and are considered nutritious. Local restaurants and grocery stores also drop off additional food to the community on a first-come, first-served basis — a helpful supplement but one with limited availability. The presence of meal delivery and food drop-offs supports residents who need help with meals, though the limited schedule and first-come nature of extras are noted constraints.
Community and staff impressions are favorable: residents and family members describe staff and neighbors as friendly and helpful, and several reviewers expressed they would live there again. The HUD subsidy and generally very low rent (including most utilities) are repeatedly cited as major advantages that make the property particularly attractive to those on limited incomes. However, reviewers also mention a rent increase, indicating that affordability, while strong, is not static.
Notable concerns cluster around parking, resident activities, and limits on supplemental services. Parking is the most frequently mentioned negative: game-day shortages and visitor congestion in the circular drive create inconvenience and occasional frustration. Social programming was curtailed due to COVID, and reviewers noted that activities have been reduced; it is not clear from the reviews whether programming has fully recovered. Supplemental food donations are helpful but limited and handled on a first-come basis, which can leave some residents without access to extras. The rent increase is another concern for a population that values the HUD subsidy and very low baseline rent.
In summary, Friendship Manor is portrayed as a clean, safe, and conveniently located HUD-subsidized senior living community with practical amenities and recently renovated units that meet residents’ needs. Its strong points are affordability (including utilities), accessibility, local services (Meals on Wheels), and a friendly community atmosphere. Primary issues to monitor are parking management (especially during local events), restoration or expansion of social activities post-COVID, and the impact of rent increases on long-term affordability. Overall, reviewers lean positive and many would choose the community again, particularly those seeking an affordable, centrally located option with basic services and supportive neighbors.
