Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation
495 New Boston Road · Fall River, MA · 02720 · 5086790106
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Best Care Services
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 16, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 7, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225194 · certified since February 16, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.