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.
