Welcome to Fresh River Healthcare

Lisa Rivard
Administrator
Dear Residents and Family Members,
Thank you for visiting Fresh River Healthcare! It is the collective goal of our entire team to help you or your loved one reach a maximum level of health and independence whether you stay with us for short term rehabilitation or long term care. Our family of caregivers includes specialized therapists, a skilled and compassionate nursing team, and many other dedicated staff, partners and medical professionals.
We strive to exceed your expectations. In doing so, we understand that we must partner and participate with you in your plan of care. Communication along the way will be extremely important. This will include interdisciplinary “care conferences”, discharge planning meetings, and consistent communication with your caregivers and other staff from Fresh River.
You will find that Fresh River offers a unique and broad range of skilled nursing services. This includes short-term rehabilitation in newly renovated private rooms, respite care, movement disorder care for Huntington and Parkinson Disease, and Memory Care and Behavioral Health programs in a specialized, secure environment. Continue reading
Specialty Services
- Parkinson Disease Program
- Huntington's Disease Program
- Behavioral Health Program - Secure Unit
- Respite Care Services
- NeuroGym Therapy and Rehab Equipment
- Greater Hartford Memory Care Center
- Distinctive Dining and Dietary Services
- Touchpoints Therapy: Rehabilitation Services
- Sub-Acute and Skilled Nursing Specialty Programs
- Recreation Programs
- Social Services and Discharge Planning
iCare Health Network Blog
All the latest news, discussion, and updates from the iCare & Touchpoints Rehab team.
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iCare Health Network Celebrates its Activities and Therapeutic Recreation Professionals, 2023
January 27, 2023
January 23-27 is National Activities Professional Week with a theme of “Adventure Awaits”. On this week we celebrate all of iCare’s Therapeutic Recreation and Activities Professionals as they bring enrichment, fun, engagement and fulfillment to our residents’ lives. According to the National Association of Activities Professionals Website, these teams are part of a vitally important profession that helps people live a life that is full of fun and meaningful activities.…
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East Culture Arts Performs for Residents at Chelsea Place in Celebration of Chinese New Year
January 23, 2023
On January 20, 2023 a group from East Culture Arts Group performed traditional dances and songs in celebration of Chinese New Year. According the their materials, East Culture Arts seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Chinese and other country’s cultures; promoting cultural exchange through singing, dancing and other activities involving the arts. China is home to 100 dance styles, representing fifty-six different ethnic groups, including the Han. Every dance has its own dis…
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Honoring the Life, Legacy and Impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 16, 2023
There are so many deep and meaningful quotes attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that resonate strongly for those in healthcare and in daily service to others. But it is important on this day to remember what a life of service to others means. That loving one another is even more important in times of strife, discord and division. That words alone will not solve problems or save lives, but it is in your actions, big and small that you legacy and impact will be decided. Today, go forward…
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Parkville Care Center Brings the Christmas Spirit All December Long
December 22, 2022
Parkville Care Center was in the holiday spirit this year with festive attire all month long. The month of December was full of special outfit and attire days like Cozy Toes, Silver Bells, Winter Wonderland, Rudolph Red Wear, Jolly Jeans and more. Santa came to visit the residents, passing out gifts to all. Meanwhile staff enjoyed a tasty holiday lunch with music, raffles and plenty of merriment! Now dash away all!
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Chelsea Place held its annual Holiday Decorating Competition where staff and residents participate in decorating the units on which they work and reside. This tradition started over ten years ago and visitors, vendors and supporting staff do the judging and the winners win a pizza party for staff and residents! Staff and residents really enjoy this annual tradition, spending time decorating together but also the holiday cheer that comes about from the entire care center being decorated. …
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On November 15, 2022 the team at Trinity Hill Care Center held a retirement celebration for Maria Oliveira. A Dietary Aide, Maria had an amazing 43 years of service to Trinity Hill residents, stretching back into the days where it was known as Hillside Manor. Trinity Hill Administrator Yong Crandall expressed her appreciation for all of Maria’s years of hard work and dedication. A plaque with clock was presented in honor of the years she dedicated to the residents and the impa…