Kimball Farms

    235 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Small community with caring staff

    I'm very satisfied with our choice - my mom loves this small, well-maintained community with beautiful grounds, nice rooms and a customizable two-bed/two-bath unit. The staff and management are outstanding and caring, communication and nursing attentive, and dining is excellent with hot meals served promptly. Lots of engaging activities (gardening, movies, lectures, music, crafts and outings), good transportation, a memory care area, and a generous refund policy (90% entry fee) give us real peace of mind and strong value.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • 24-hour nursing
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes care
    • Medication management
    • Physical therapy
    • Rehabilitation program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Care with behavioral issues
    • Parkinson's care

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.55·(11)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and capable staff, including in memory care
    • Attentive family communication and acute-care coordination
    • Engaging on-site, off-site, and group activities
    • High-quality dining and prompt meal service
    • Well-maintained, attractive rooms and grounds
    • Helpful transportation and a broad range of amenities
    • Customizable apartments and a 90% entrance-fee refund option
    • Positive long-term care experiences

    Cons

    • No swimming pool
    • High overall cost

    Summary of reviews

    Feedback about care is strongly positive, including from families with loved ones in the memory-care unit. One family member described staff as attentive to individual residents and supportive during a resident’s illness and return from surgery. They also appreciated regular updates and personal concern for family members. Another family described several years of satisfying care. A visitor expressed dissatisfaction with a receptionist’s manner; this is an isolated comment, while descriptions of other staff were predominantly favorable.

    Dining is a notable strength. Families praised the food, dining room, prompt service, and presentation, and one visitor enjoyed dinner there. Activities include exercise, music, crafts, movies, lectures, gardening, shopping, theater outings, and other community trips. A family member highlighted activities adapted for memory-care residents, including rides and visits outside the facility. Transportation was also described as helpful.

    The community was characterized as attractive and well maintained, with nicely decorated rooms and dining spaces. One prospective resident valued the opportunity to customize an apartment before moving in, including selecting finishes and fixtures. That reviewer also cited a 90% refund of the entrance fee if leaving, regardless of the length of stay. The range of amenities and the grounds received favorable comments, although one prospective resident chose not to move in because the community does not have a pool. Cost was also identified as a drawback, despite one family finding the value favorable relative to a previous residence.

    Management and leadership were not discussed in depth, though one family member praised management and described staff communication as reassuring. Overall, the reviews present a positive picture of care, activities, dining, and the physical environment, particularly in memory care, alongside practical considerations around price and the lack of a pool.

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    Location

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    Kimball Farms is located at 235 Walker St, Lenox, MA, 01240.

    About Kimball Farms

    Kimball Farms Life Care sits on a 63-acre campus in Lenox, right in the heart of the Berkshires and close to Tanglewood, with tree-lined drives and scenic views making for a peaceful place to live, and though there's only one online review right now, it happens to be five stars, but what sets Kimball Farms apart is how it's a nonprofit continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, that's been accredited since 2012 by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission for five years at a time, and also holds the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, plus its skilled nursing care center has had four state inspections with zero deficiencies, which is rare. The community has several living options, whether you're interested in independent living apartments, assisted living including a dementia care specialty program, a small caring memory care wing for high functioning Alzheimer's patients with features like locked doors to prevent wandering, or even skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and all these services come under one monthly fee without adding extras. Kimball Farms has 48 traditional assisted living apartments, 26 dementia care assisted living apartments, and a skilled nursing center with 150 independent apartments, so it covers a wide range of needs.

    Residents can bring their pets and use amenities like Wi-Fi and parking, and the specialized programs go from help with daily living to advanced long-term care, including things like expert support for family caregiving and guidance about Long-term Care Insurance, which helps families plan ahead. People also get access to event programming that ranges from concerts and Broadway-style experiences to art and educational lunches, all aimed at supporting both relaxation and an active retired lifestyle. There are services for transportation and digital communication to stay in touch and in the know, plus resources like FAQs, helpful links, an affordability calculator, and a news section called Kimball Farms Observer to provide regular updates. Local attractions and arts are nearby since downtown Lenox is only about a mile away, and the community keeps a strong focus on making life maintenance-free, so things like housekeeping, groundskeeping, and other chores are taken care of. All the main aspects-the housing, lifestyle, and healthcare-are included in the Life Care model, which means residents don't have to move off-campus as their care needs change. Each area is made to support privacy and independence while also providing the right support, whether someone's in independent living, needs daily help, has memory care needs, or requires skilled nursing. The community keeps fees all-inclusive, and the programs and variety of living options-plus the fact that it's run by Berkshire Healthcare Systems, Inc.-help many people with their changing needs as they age.

    People often ask...

    Kimball Farms offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 22 photos of Kimball Farms on Mirador.

    Yes, Kimball Farms allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 235 Walker St, Lenox, MA 01240.

    No, Kimball Farms does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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