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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fall River, MA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fall River nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Fall River, MA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Fall River or another care type is right for you. Browse 43 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fall River.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmwood, Reservoir and South Elmwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as North Lakeville, Westport Point and Monroes.

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zipAverageCost: $5,603

Nursing Homes Facilities near Fall River, MA

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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Fall River, MA

The average cost of senior living in Fall River is $5,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attleboro, MA with an average of $5,968 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fall River, MA, vs. nearby cities

Fall River, MA
$5,603/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fall River, MA, vs. state and national averages

Fall River, MA
$5,603/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fall River, MA, vs. other senior living options

$5,329/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,603/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fall River, MA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,695/mo
Studio
$5,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,285/mo

Senior living costs in Fall River vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fall River, MA
Column state: Massachusetts
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFall River, MAMassachusettsU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,603/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,329/mo$6,883/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,329/mo$6,886/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,987/mo$6,112/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Fall River, MA:$5,603/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Fall River, MA:$5,329/mo
Massachusetts:$6,883/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fall River, MA:$5,329/mo
Massachusetts:$6,886/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fall River, MA:$4,987/mo
Massachusetts:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fall River, MA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fall River and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Fall River, MAMA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Fall River, MA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fall River have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fall River, MA$9,295/mo$6,863/mo+35.4%
Massachusetts$7,316/mo$7,016/mo+4.3%
National$5,513/mo$5,224/mo+5.5%
Fall River, MA
2024 average cost:$9,295/mo
2023 average cost:$6,863/mo
Percent change:+35.4%
Massachusetts
2024 average cost:$7,316/mo
2023 average cost:$7,016/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fall River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fall River

Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility to others. It was the least expensive for miles around. It is very homey. The staff and the owner are so nice. I can't say enough good things about this facility. The staff calls me for every little issue. For example, she fell a couple of times. They call ...
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The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu items.

The Seasons in East Greenwich, RI

4.8
The community is able to provide everything I wanted for my loved one. My loved one seems to be happy. The room and my loved one are clean. They treat my loved one well. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Bathing, hygiene care, and medication management are some ...
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Fall River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fall River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fall River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fall River nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fall River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fall River, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
68%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
56%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fall River nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fall River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fall River, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fall River nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fall River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fall River, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fall River nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fall River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fall River, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fall River nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fall River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fall River, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
24%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Cedar Dell, The Cottages at Dartmouth Village and Prosper at Fall River are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fall River, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.
There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Fall River, Massachusetts. See the full list.
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