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Community overview

Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Fall River, providing long-term and short-term care. The two-floor facility provides round-the-clock care.

Search description

Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing, short- and long-term care, therapy and tailored meals in Fall River.

Can family members take part in care planning?

Yes. Residents and family members are encouraged to join the care-planning meeting and offer input.

What payment options does Kimwell list?

Kimwell lists Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, as well as Tufts, Boston Medical Center/Wellsense, Senior Whole Health, CCA, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim and Cigna. The admissions team can discuss the options for a particular stay.

Care & support

Clinical departments, including nursing, social services, dietary and recreation, assess residents within the first week and periodically afterward. Clinicians develop an individualized care plan addressing medical needs and details such as preferred shower times, food preferences and recreational interests.

Care & support

In-house rehabilitation includes physical and occupational therapy, as well as speech and language pathology. Kimwell also works with primary care physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners and a medical director on residents’ healthcare needs.

Care & support

For short-term care, the team works with residents toward their goals and greater independence, with the aim of returning to their community.

Rooms & living spaces

Each room has a cable and flat-screen TV. Bedside telephones and air conditioning throughout the facility are also provided.

Everyday life

A dedicated admissions team works with residents and family members through the admission process. The team explains the steps involved, including coordination between care settings.

Everyday life

During a resident’s stay, Social Services maintains close contact with the resident and family. The team can also help arrange support and equipment for returning home and explore available resources.

Dining & meals

A registered dietitian oversees menu planning and monitors residents’ nutritional intake. Meals are prepared individually, with three balanced meals daily; the food services director tailors meals to residents’ dietary requirements.

Dining & meals

Dining events include holiday meals shared with family, dine-out programs and summertime barbecues.

Activities & connection

Residents have a full schedule of recreational activities, including musical entertainers and weekly dog-therapy visits.

Activities & connection

An outdoor patio is available for residents to spend time outside.

Shared spaces & amenities

Other conveniences include complimentary wireless internet, large dayrooms, newspaper delivery, an on-site beauty salon and on-site laundry service.