Fall River Healthcare is a nursing home community in Fall River, MA.
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Fall River Healthcare in Fall River, MA
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1748 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Several residents describe serious cleanliness and pest problems.
Multiple reviews call out the facility as dirty, smelly, or unsanitary, with concerns about pests like roaches and mice. Some reviewers also describe unclean conditions in specific areas, including shared equipment and patient surroundings. A few reviews add that the issues made them question patient safety and overall building conditions.
Residents report both caring help and moments of neglect.
Some reviewers say the nursing staff and aides can be friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative, and several describe feeling treated like family. A few reviews also frame care as compassionate during rehab or hospice-type stays. At the same time, other residents describe staff as rude, unresponsive, or lacking empathy, including complaints about inadequate attention when call buttons are used.
Residents and families frequently mention staffing and resource shortages.
A recurring theme is that there are not enough staff or therapy resources available, leading to delays and gaps in support. Several reviews mention long waits for help, missing equipment, or situations where care appears rushed or overlooked. Others describe that the facility lacked the resources to provide effective care, particularly during rehab needs.
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176 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Theodore F Green State (15 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesFall River Healthcare is located at 1748 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720 in Bristol County, Massachusetts
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