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
- Huntington's Disease Program
- Parkinson 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 Health Network team!
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The Windsor Senior Center was filled with the warm aromas of sizzling bacon and fresh-baked scones as nearly 50 local seniors gathered for a special breakfast hosted by Touchpoints at Bloomfield. The event, held on Thursday morning, was a heartwarming opportunity for community connection, delicious food, and a few exciting surprises. Touchpoints at Bloomfield, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, was proud to sponsor and serve the breakfast as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting…
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Scot Haney and 'Good Day Connecticut' Highlight Parkville Care Center's Limb Loss Program
April 11, 2025
On April 10, 2025, WFSB premiered a segment on Good Day Connecticut with Scot Haney highlighting Parkville Care Center’s ‘All Phase Limb Loss Program’. The program entails four phases of the process for residents with new limb loss: Pre-Procedure, Post Procedure Wound Care/Pain Management, Pre-Prosthetic Training and finally Prosthetic Training. Those with existing limb loss will have all of the same critical services and supports available to them but in a long term mainte…
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Construction continues on a brand-new, six-chair ‘dialysis den’ exclusively for residents at Westside Care Center in Manchester. This state-of-the-art addition will allow the care center to provide on-site hemodialysis services to up to 36 residents. The den and dialysis program will create an environment of convenience and integrated care. Residents will not longer need to travel in challenging weather or worry about the complications of transportation among other benefits. Planned ope…
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Touchpoints at Bloomfield's Marva Smith Inducted into the Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame, 2025
March 31, 2025
iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that the Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of Health Care Administrators 2025 inductees to the Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame included Touchpoints at Bloomfield’s Marva Smith. There are so many examples of why we believe Marva should be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame but from the words of her fellow coworkers: She is humble and kind, self-motivated, never idle, always willing to help out anyone who …
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iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that Kelli Grzeika has joined the iCare team as the Director of Behavioral Programs. With a passion for helping others and a deep background in social work and healthcare administration, Kelli has spent more than a decade improving the lives of residents in short term rehab and long-term care. Kelli started her career in social services, working one-on-one with residents and families to navigate long-term care decisions, advocate for resident rig…
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A post-holiday food and personal products drive organized by iCare Health Network’s Brenda Dorn was a success. The food and supplies donated by iCare staff was delivered to MACC Charities, a Manchester-based non-profit with a stated mission of ‘building partnerships to break cycles of poverty in our community’. MACC operates the area’s food pantry, community kitchen and community outreach and emergency services, in addition to other programs. Of the great results, Brend…