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KIMWELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION

495 NEW BOSTON ROAD, FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Score: 35 / 100

Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 35/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Massachusetts. Families considering this Fall River facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation is near the national average, with 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.15 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.04 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.11 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Oct 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Dec 15, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0551 Severity D
    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    Dec 15, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Dec 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.7% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 34.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,278

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 35 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
124
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9