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Fresh River Healthcare

96 Prospect Hill Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(860) 623-9846

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,800

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,800
  • Average State Price: $5,353
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Fresh River Healthcare Description

    Fresh River Healthcare is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    4.5
    Fresh River Healthcare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 16 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in East Windsor
  • Ranking in State: 357 out of 369 communities in CT
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews express severe dissatisfaction, citing neglect, poor care, unsanitary conditions, and mistreatment leading to negative outcomes.
    • Some positive feedback highlights the caring and knowledgeable staff, particularly for residents with specific needs such as Huntington's disease and dementia. Activities and personal attention, including gifts and tailored care, are appreciated.
    • Concerns about the facility's physical condition, including outdated and poorly maintained amenities, are noted. However, some reviewers emphasize that the quality of care comes from the staff rather than the building's appearance.
    • Communication issues with management and staff are a recurring theme, with reports of rudeness and lack of responsiveness to family members' concerns.
    • Several patients report inadequate medical care, including delays in receiving assistance, untrained staff, and a lack of necessary supplies for proper care.
    • Staffing issues, including being short-staffed and experiencing slow response times, are mentioned, affecting the quality of care and response to patient needs.
    • Despite some negative experiences, there are accounts of satisfactory care and appreciation for the services received, with suggestions for improvements in facilities and staff training.


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    Health

    Adaptive Equipment

    Skilled Nursing Care

    Outpatient Therapy

    Short-term Rehabilitation

    Mental Health

    Secure Unit


    Services

    Social Services and Discharge Planning

    Ambulation

    Personalized Care

    Family Caregiver Support

    Activities of Daily Living


    Activities

    Music and Memory Program

    Therapeutic Activities

    Recreation

    Bridge

    Dancing

    Reading


    Community Amenities

    Outdoor Area

    Library

    Safe and Secure Environment


    Room Amenities

    Kitchen


    Dining

    Bar

    Bistro

    Dietary Services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 1, 1991
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 140
    Total current residents: 130
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $7345


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-06-09 2021-08-12 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-06-09 2021-08-12 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-06-09 2021-08-12 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2021-06-09 2021-08-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-06-09 2021-08-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-06-09 2021-08-12 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 F Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-03-12 2019-05-21 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2018-01-29 2018-04-27 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2018-01-29 2018-04-27 F Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2018-01-29 2018-04-27 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-06-28 2021-06-30 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-06-28 2021-07-15 B Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2021-06-28 2021-07-15 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-06-28 2021-06-30 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-24 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-24 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-30 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-04-27 2021-04-29 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-04-27 2021-04-29 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-04-27 2021-04-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-04-27 2021-04-29 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-04-19 2021-05-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2020-12-15 2021-01-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-08-13 2020-10-02 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2020-08-13 2020-10-02 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    2020-08-13 2020-10-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
    2020-08-13 2020-10-02 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 C Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 C Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-02-05 2018-03-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-07-10 $10,111
    2020-05-27 $27,000
    2020-05-27 $30,000
    2021-04-19 $11,300
    2021-04-19 $12,111
    2021-04-19 $7,345

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Windsor Locks which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 12,498 (small town).
    • The average income is $63,959, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 53.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 30 days of snow and 197 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.73 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.2 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.46 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.48 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 146.0, Moderate Days 34.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Big Y
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.4 miles away
    Geissler's Supermarket
    0.7 miles away
    C&S Wholesale Grocers
    1.6 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    3.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Windsor Locks
    1.3 miles away
    Windsor
    5.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Day Hill and Baker Hollow
    5.7 miles away
    Mass Mutual
    6.5 miles away
    Longmeadow/Booth (Flag stop - signal driver)
    6.9 miles away
    LONGMEADOW / ENFIELD
    7.0 miles away
    Longmeadow/Lawnwood (Flag stop - signal driver)
    7.1 miles away

    Banks

    Webster Bank
    0.4 miles away
    People's United Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    3.3 miles away
    First Suffield Bank
    3.3 miles away
    Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union
    3.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Rockville General Hospital
    8.8 miles away
    Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Mount Sinai Campus
    9.7 miles away
    Hebrew Senior Care
    10.6 miles away
    Manchester Memorial Hospital
    10.6 miles away
    Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
    11.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.4 miles away
    CVS
    4.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.8 miles away
    Kure Rx
    10.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Dental
    4.6 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    4.7 miles away
    Zubkov Dental
    5.0 miles away
    Rubin Family Dentistry & Associates
    7.5 miles away
    Great Expressions
    9.3 miles away

    Parks

    Prospect Hill Park
    0.2 miles away
    Warehouse Point Park
    0.8 miles away
    Windsor Locks
    1.2 miles away
    Pesci Park
    1.4 miles away
    Doctor John E Flaherty State Wildlife Area
    1.5 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Church of Christ, Congregational
    12.1 miles away
    Chapel on the Green
    21.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Enfield Square
    4.9 miles away
    Buckland Hills Mall
    8.6 miles away
    Charter Oak Mall
    10.8 miles away
    Tower Square Mall
    12.2 miles away
    Eastfield Mall
    16.0 miles away

    Culture

    Summerwind Performing Arts Center
    7.5 miles away
    Lincoln Theater
    10.3 miles away
    Alfred C. Fuller Music Center
    10.4 miles away
    Millard Auditorium
    10.5 miles away
    Wilde Auditorium
    10.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Belvedere of East Windsor
    0.2 miles away
    Cracker Barrel
    0.5 miles away
    Maine Seafood Market Restaurant
    0.8 miles away
    The Hungry Rhino
    1.2 miles away
    H&M Pizza & Giant Grinders
    3.0 miles away

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