Friends Homes at Guilford Continuing Care Retirement Community is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Friends Homes offers a spectrum of senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Affiliated with the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and open to individuals of all backgrounds, the community is Medicare and Medicaid certified and has participated in Medicare since 1976. Friends Homes at Guilford accommodates approximately 49 residents in its nursing facility section and supports a range of healthcare needs through licensed nursing care, resident and family counseling, and multi-level wellness programs.

The care services at Friends Homes at Guilford are designed to support residents through a variety of health conditions, including those requiring incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, diabetes management, and podiatry services. Staff provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for those requiring some physical help. Additional amenities include laundry and dry cleaning services, wellness programs, and ongoing access to physical and occupational therapy. Resident and family councils are available to promote communication and advocate for quality of life improvements.

Recent resident and family feedback indicates that most individuals experience attentive support and a caring environment where residents’ needs are met at various levels of care. Features such as cleanliness, nutritious meals, and an attractive facility environment are commonly reported, and the staff are frequently described as dedicated and supportive. However, a detailed review points to instances of understaffing and communication challenges, particularly within the rehabilitation hospital component, as well as calls for better supply management and administrative responsiveness. While the majority sentiment reflects satisfaction with the general standard of care and the facility’s upkeep, experiences may differ depending on the department and individual care teams. Friends Homes continues to invest in its campus, with recent expansions in independent living options and wellness amenities to better serve its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,950 and range up to $7,148. The average price in the community is $4,549, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,715. The cost of continuing care retirement communities in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.