Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on Christian Hill Road in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where folks can find a mix of skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term care, and it's been around for a while under Berkshire Healthcare and Providence Health & Services. The staff gets comments for being friendly and helping residents out, though the rating is about average from a handful of reviews. The place's set up for people who need 24-hour medical care, so it's common to see nurses and therapists working with those who've got health problems, including folks with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or conditions like Parkinson's, MS, and ALS. The center runs programs for short stays, long-term living, hospice, palliative care, and certified memory services, together with a respite care program for those needing extra support after the hospital or when caregivers take a break.
The building includes private and semi-private rooms you can move into with TVs, Wi-Fi, phone service, and bathrooms made for safety and ease. There's a state-of-the-art rehab gym open every day for physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and the team draws up custom plans with the doctor's orders. They also handle orthopedic rehab after surgeries or fractures, pulmonary rehab for breathing problems like COPD or pneumonia, and complex cardiac care using advanced technology. You'll find wound care, pain management, diabetes management, stroke recovery, and support for folks needing enteral therapy, with on-site X-rays and labs. Meals get prepared with care by the staff in charge of food, with a focus on nutrition and good ingredients.
The grounds offer enclosed courtyards and rose gardens for residents, and inside you'll see a beauty and barber shop, plus cable TVs and exercise classes, as well as social activities, music, and art programs to keep minds and bodies occupied. There's a push for falls prevention and safety, with quality and wellness campaigns and support for smooth care transitions as people move between settings. Fairview Commons stays involved in different health and safety programs, including advocacy work for caregivers and efforts to avoid overusing antipsychotic medications. The place supports English-speaking residents and provides insurance options for long-term care. It's not currently accepting new patients, but it keeps the goal of providing skilled care and support for a variety of health needs, aiming to let people recover or live with more comfort and independence where possible.
