Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center

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184 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 42 reviews

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Overall Review of Royal Of Fairhaven Nursing Center

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Caring, knowledgeable staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe kind, attentive, and knowledgeable staff.

Across many reviews, families say the staff is kind, caring, and professional, with caregivers who answer questions and keep relatives involved. Several reviewers mention that help with needs and daily support felt dependable, including nurses, aides, and therapy teams. A smaller set of reviews express serious dissatisfaction with how care is handled, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

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Restaurant-style dining feels reliable

Dining earns praise for being consistently good and well organized.

Some reviewers say the food is good or that it meets day-to-day expectations. Others mention that there is an always-available menu and that the kitchen staff helps with specific dietary needs. Reviews also align with the community offering restaurant-style dining, which many residents’ families tie to a more normal mealtime experience.

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Activities keep residents engaged

On-site activities and entertainment show up often in family feedback.

Multiple reviews highlight scheduled activities like bingo and movie night, as well as entertainment such as visiting performers. Families also describe residents sitting outside on the front porch and staying busy. Together, these comments suggest a regular activity rhythm rather than a quiet, passive setting.

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Medication plans are closely managed

Residents’ medication management is described as an active part of care.

In reviews about rehabilitation and recovery, families mention nurses monitoring medications and adjusting med plans when needed. This aligns with the way the community describes medication management and daily care oversight. While most comments are positive, a few reviews raise concerns about delays when help is needed, so responsiveness appears to vary by situation.

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Neglect and missed care are concerns

Some reviews raise serious concerns about neglect and ignored requests.

Several negative reviews describe residents being left alone, ignored when assistance is requested, or not checked on in a timely way. A few also report issues such as injuries, poor sanitation conditions, and concerns that follow-up communication didn’t happen as expected. These complaints are severe enough that they can outweigh the positive comments for some families, so it’s worth carefully asking how staffing and response works during day and evening shifts.

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Features

Housing

100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Marthas Vineyard (23 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Honey Dew Donuts (0.6 miles)
Wah May Restaurant (0.7 miles)
Paul's Sports Corner (0.7 miles)
The Black Whale (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Riverhouse Grille (1.1 miles)
Sweet Ginger (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Speciality (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
Southcoast Clinical Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)

Cafes

The Nook (0.7 miles)
Honey Dew Donuts (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (4.7 miles)
Mirasol's Cafe (4.7 miles)

Physicians

Child & Family Services (1 miles)
Metromedic Walk In Medical (1 miles)
Greater New Bedford Comm Health Center (1.1 miles)
New Bedford Health Center (1.1 miles)
Guillermo Gonzalez (1.2 miles)
New Bedford Medical Associates (1.4 miles)
Horizon Pediatrics (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

Southcoast Business Center (1.3 miles)
Saint Luke's Hospital of New Bedford (2 miles)
Hfcn (2 miles)
St. Luke's Hospital (2 miles)
Southcoast Health System (2 miles)

Places of Worship

Grace Episcopal Church (1.4 miles)
St Mary's Religious Education (4.1 miles)

Theaters

AMC Dartmouth Mall 11 (4.3 miles)

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