Welcome to Fresh River Healthcare

Elise Cecil
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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According to the American Health Care Association (AHCA) website, skilled nursing care centers and their staff provide a steadfast commitment to providing high-level of care for their residents. This has never been more evident than the last two years during the pandemic. In addition to protecting and caring for their residents around the clock during a time of limited visitation and social distancing, staff stepped in and served as family members and friends to ensure that residents…
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The entire iCare team is excited to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week, often called Nursing Home Week, this week May 8-14th. See 100 pictures from Nursing Home Week 2022 here: https://www.icarehn.com/blog/happy-national-skilled-nursing-care-week-2022/ According to the American Health Care Association (AHCA) website, skilled nursing care centers and their staff provide a steadfast commitment to providing high-level of care for their residents. This has never been m…
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On May 12, 2022, 60 West’s Director of Nursing, Michele Clemens, RN, will receive the 2022 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing in a virtual ceremony hosted by Hartford Healthcare at Home. Nightingale Award winners are recognized for making a significant impact on patient care and the nursing profession, going beyond the call, demonstrating excellence, showing commitment to the community served and achieving a lifelong legacy. Michele has been a Director of Nurses for over 20 year…
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Happy National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2022
May 9, 2022
The entire iCare team is excited to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week, often called Nursing Home Week, this week May 8-14th. According to the American Health Care Association (AHCA) website, skilled nursing care centers and their staff provide a steadfast commitment to providing high-level of care for their residents. This has never been more evident than the last two years during the pandemic. In addition to protecting and caring for their residents around the clock du…
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National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nurses Day and Week promote nursing professionals for their dedication and commitment to advancing the health care field and is organized by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Nurses provide care in every healthcare setting, in difficult situations and conditions and often at great personal sacrifice. This is a time to celebrate and honor the hard work, sacrifice, commitment, and…
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Westside Care Center's Dahlia Francis Wins 2022 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing
May 4, 2022
Westside Care Center’s Dahlia Francis, LPN, will receive the 2022 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing in a virtual ceremony hosted by Hartford Healthcare at Home. Nightingale Award winners are recognized for making a significant impact on patient care and the nursing profession, going beyond the call, demonstrating excellence, showing commitment to the community served and achieving a lifelong legacy. According to her nomination, Dahlia has been with Westside Care Center for over…