Fall River HealthCare sits on Highland Ave in Fall River, MA, and does its best to offer a comfortable and nurturing place for older adults, with care plans shaped by experienced healthcare professionals who run both this place and the associated Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Highlander. The facility's licensed as a Skilled Nursing Facility, with 176 certified beds and an average of 149 residents each day, and has over 20 years of experience in supporting seniors who need different levels of care, whether it's daily medical help, rehab services, or help living life with chronic health problems.
People here find comfortable living areas, common spaces for social events, outings, and spiritual activities, and there's a regular schedule of programs like counseling for adults with Alzheimer's, case management, wound care, pain management, and therapies for both mind and body, from physical to speech to occupational therapy. The staff includes nurses, nutritionists, medical specialists, therapists, social workers, and other care professionals, and they're able to help with medication, nutrition counseling, housekeeping, laundry, and personal care. There's also support for folks who need dental, vision, and podiatry assistance, along with mobile X-ray services, transportation, and even speech and therapy programs for adults dealing with mental and physical disabilities.
Fall River HealthCare stands out a bit, and not always for the reasons families might hope, because federal reports show there have been 86 deficiencies over inspections, especially with infection control and safeguarding residents from abuse and neglect, and it's on the government's Special Focus Facility list due to concerns about quality, and nurse turnover runs high at 50.7%, above the state average, with nurse staffing just below the average. There's short-term rehabilitation for those healing from surgery or hospital stays, and care for memory problems like Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as palliative and hospice care for comfort near the end of life, so there is a broad range of programs. The facility has a partnership with Next Step Healthcare, which helps manage things, and there are regular tours so potential residents and families can see the place for themselves. Fall River HealthCare tries to make daily life better, safer, and more independent for older adults, but its inspection history shows there have been some ongoing challenges and it's not currently accepting new patients.
