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359 Summer Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
3.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom transferred to this nursing facility after she was over medicated and hospitalized at another nursing facility in the area. Sacred Heart saved my mothers life. She was 85 pounds and in a few months, with their huge portions of food that is se..."
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500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914
3.7
(19 reviews)
"Tockwotton on the Waterfront has a wonderful location, and beautiful buildings, and the staff was very nice there. The thing I didn't like there was that it was double the price of every other place I saw. The place itself was great. I only met the s..."
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200 Wampanoag Trail , Riverside, RI 02915
3.7
(7 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional!!!! Their compassion and attention for/to my dad was beyond measure. Denise/Stef/Pam/Liz/Amanda/Jessica/Chantal/Jennifer/Shannon/Nadine B/Nadine T/Flo/Evans (aka Shaquile:-)), Raquel....my family will NEVER forget them!!!!..."
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969 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
3.6
(9 reviews)
"My mother is at Life Care Center of Attleboro. It's good and the staff is great. There are a lot of activities like music and movies. The food is great. I just can't step inside. I haven't been in there...."
READ MORE1044 Park St, Stoughton, MA 02072
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I can not say it is a pretty place but Dad was at a pretty place that didn't work out we moved him to Blue Hills and they were wonderful. As soon as he arrived PT was working with him .They took him off of horrible sedating drugs and let him be a 88..."
READ MORE50 Maude Street, Providence, RI 02908
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I went here after spinal surgery. The rehab was fantastic, nurses were nice and I got home sooner than I anticipated. ..."
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68 Dean Street- Rear , Taunton, MA 02780
3.5
(9 reviews)
"I am taking the time to write this review about Long Meadow of Taunton because I have been so pleased with the wonderful care they have been extending to my mom. I feel the activities directors do a fantastic job they're constantly happy, always ..."
READ MORE55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown, RI 02879
3.5
(9 reviews)
"My father-in-law stayed in Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield. I thought that place was great. The care was fine. He didn't like the food, but he didn't like anybody's food. The staffers were good, and they had a sense of humor. They updated us ..."
READ MORE7 Creek Lane, Bristol, RI 02809
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I went to the Medicare website, and they rated some of the nursing homes in the area as average, above average, and beyond average based on the care and the facility itself, the cleanliness, and the amount of issues they have had, and Silver Creek Ma..."
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4000 Post Road , Warwick, RI 02886
3.5
(8 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at Brentwood at the end of her life. The compassionate care that she was given was truly remarkable. The staff were always available and went above and beyond to make sure we were all comfortable during a very difficult time...."
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888 North Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301
3.5
(8 reviews)
"I visited The Guardian Nursing Facility recently. I found the Staff very friendly and helpful. The building is clean and taken care of. It is bright and cheerful. All my questions were answered and I felt very pleased to feel comfortable there...."
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85 North Washington Street , North Attleboro, MA 02760
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Madonna Manor so far. The staff is very good and caring. There's not much outdoor grounds for the people to go out on, just a little patio outside, but the inside is nice. My mother is in a private room that looks OK. Everything seems adequate..."
READ MORE1 Saint Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Saint Elizabeth Home was on the cutting edge of nursing care to make the place feel more like home. There was a full working regular home-style kitchen in the center. If they're doing well enough, they can cook for themselves and get coffee any time ..."
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1 Evergreen Drive, East Providence, RI 02914
3.5
(10 reviews)
"In 11/2020 during the COVID restrictions my mother had an accident and was hospitalized and released/ transferred to Evergreen House for short term rehab. She was there around 3 months before her passing. This was a difficult time for our family si..."
READ MORE215 Thatcher Street , Brockton, MA 02302
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My husband was a veteran, so the VA paid for his nine-week stay at St Joseph Manor. It didn't cost us anything for him to have a private, sufficient room. The staff was excellent. The food was good, but he wasn't eating at the end. ..."
READ MORE500 Wilbur Ave, Somerset, MA 02725
3.3
(10 reviews)
"The absolute best professional facility for rehabilitation...."
READ MORE125 Scituate Avenue , Cranston, RI 02920
3.1
(6 reviews)
"My mom moved into Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc, and I'm very happy with them. This is probably one of the top nursing homes in the state of Rhode Island. My mom's getting used to it. The staff is amazing. They are so friendly and accommodating. The..."
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100 Borden Street , Providence, RI 02903
3.1
(6 reviews)
"Steere House Rehab was an amazing facility for short term care! Sharon in PT and her team are simply awesome! So very dedicated and committed to the patient! The CNA staff is outstanding especially Charmainne, Moses and Amy! Always so positive with a..."
READ MORE333 Green End Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
3.1
(6 reviews)
"My loved one was at Grand Islander for the past few months. Covid has been very tough on all yet I still receive updates from Nurses, Social Workers and Therapists. All staff have gone above and beyond helping us out. Long term care is not easy to..."
READ MORE90 Taunton Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
3.1
(14 reviews)
"My mother is in Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and it's been really good for her to be there. Perfect care, just very good staff, and she seems to be well taken care of. From about the five times that I visited there, the people I spoke with ..."
READ MOREFall River is the least expensive area for nursing home care in Massachusetts. The statewide average is $12,623 per month, which is high relative to the U.S. average of $7,756. Boston, which is directly to the north of Fall River, has the most expensive nursing home cost in the state at a monthly average of $13,383. Barnstable has a similar cost at $13,326 per month. Prices decrease to the west in Worcester, where the average rate for a semiprivate room is $12,486 per month.
Fall River
$9,733
Massachusetts
$12,623
The United States
$7,756
Barnstable
$13,326
Boston
$13,383
Worcester
$12,486
The average monthly cost for a semiprivate room in a Fall River nursing home is $9,733. For a private room, the average is $10,646.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The level of care provided in nursing homes makes them the most expensive form of senior care available in Fall River. For in-home care, the average monthly cost is $5,529 for homemaker services and $5,815 for home health care. At $1,636 per month, adult day health care is a more affordable option for seniors who only need supervision on weekdays. Assisted living facilities in Fall River charge an average of $4,950 per month.
Home care
$5,529
Home health care
$5,815
Adult day care
$1,636
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,733
Nursing home (private room)
$10,646
The following free resources help low-income seniors in Fall River get the assistance they need. These government programs and nonprofit organizations offer everything from information and referrals to direct financial aid and services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Elder Services | (508) 675-2101 | Bristol Elder Services operates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which serves seniors who live in nursing facilities in Fall River. Program representatives respond to reports of abuse and advocate for the rights of older adults. Bristol Elder Services also offers information and referrals, options counseling and supportive services for local veterans. |
| My Ombudsman | (855) 781-9898 | My Ombudsman is an independent program offered by the Disability Policy Consortium (DPC), with funding from Masshealth, for seniors who need help with their state benefits. Their teams answer questions about claims, resolve complaints and connect seniors with community resources and services, including nursing facilities. Ombudsmen are empowered to represent seniors who are unable to advocate for their own interests. |
| Council on Aging | (508) 324-2401 | The Fall River Council on Aging (COA) provides transportation services for seniors who may be at risk of nursing home placement. Rides are available to medical appointments throughout the city limits, and there is an SRTA medical shuttle that regularly goes to Boston area hospitals. The COA also operates four senior centers in Fall River that host a variety of programs for older residents. |
| South Coastal Counties Legal Services | (508) 676-6265 | Seniors who are currently living in or transitioning to a nursing facility can turn to South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) for legal assistance if they can't afford an attorney. The advocates who work out of the Fall River location through the Seniors Law Project can assist with government benefit disputes, eviction rights, medical issues and other civil legal matters. |
Nursing Homes
Anne W
1.0
Review of Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center
Within 48 hours of admission, my brother was found lying in his own feces...not once, but twice. He called the nurses' station for walking assistance with no response. He was promised physical...
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Judith O
1.0
Review of Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center
f there was an option below one star I would be checking that. My 90 year old mother was transitioned here for short term care after a hospital stay for a cardiac event. She had mild to moderate...
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serap82
2.0
Review of Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center
My mother is in this facility after a stroke. Some staff is amazing while others have a horrible attitude! My mother is threatened that there will be consequences if she leaves her wheel chair yet...
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