Fall River Healthcare is a large, for-profit, LLC-owned nursing facility serving the Fall River region. With a capacity of 176 beds, this community provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services, and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. It is not affiliated with any continuing care retirement community but functions as a dedicated provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for individuals with diverse health needs, including those requiring daily medical assistance, medication management, or supportive care for daily activities such as dressing, eating, and mobility.
Quality of care at Fall River Healthcare encompasses both post-acute rehabilitation and long-term living support. The short-term rehabilitation services focus on patients recovering from hospital stays, including those who have experienced strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. Around 57% of discharged residents are able to return home after receiving care. Staffing levels show that residents receive just over three hours of nursing attention per day, and a similar commitment is maintained on weekends. Vaccination rates among residents are high, with over 93% receiving annual flu shots. Residents at Fall River Healthcare are also monitored closely for infections and other complications; approximately 6% of short-term stays result in a serious infection requiring hospitalization, and 20.5% of these residents need to visit the emergency room during their stay.
When it comes to long-term care, Fall River Healthcare assists a significant portion of its residents in maintaining independence, with more than three-quarters able to perform essential activities such as moving, eating, and using the bathroom without assistance. Emergency room visit rates and other indicators are tracked systematically. The facility ensures that nurse staffing levels are consistent throughout the week, supporting the ongoing health and safety needs of its population.
The physical environment, health, fire, and safety standards at Fall River Healthcare are regularly inspected to ensure the well-being of residents. Recent health inspections have identified and addressed areas for improvement, including care plan development, accident prevention, treatment quality, infection control, medication management, and the maintenance of a clean and homelike atmosphere. The home also has procedures in place for proper money management for residents, accommodating individual needs and preferences, accommodating privacy, and encouraging a dignified existence.
Fall River Healthcare is alert to factors that impact seniors’ quality of life during both rehabilitation stays and long-term residency. The staff provides support ranging from infection prevention programs and fall prevention to social services designed to help residents achieve their highest possible life quality. The community also monitors antibiotic use and vaccination campaigns, supports those requiring respiratory or dialysis care, and coordinates hospice services for residents in need of end-of-life care.
The facility maintains an ongoing dedication to improvement, continually assessing safety hazards, residents’ rights, and the dignity of those in its care. With a full suite of professional staff and oversight, Fall River Healthcare strives to ensure that the needs and preferences of each resident are respected and addressed as they navigate their healthcare journey.