Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation
Fall River, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225194) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (508) 679-0106 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 124-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with an average of 105.8 residents. The facility has been federally certified since February 1970 and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Best Care Services chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Kimwell holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for Kimwell. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is compiled from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kimwell has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Kimwell is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover of 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Kimwell.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kimwell has 124 certified beds and an average daily census of 105.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Kimwell is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Best Care Services chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Kimwell has been federally certified since February 16, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (1 star), each on a 1-5 scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 508-679-0106 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 508-679-0106 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kimwell's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225194?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.