In early August, Fresh River Healthcare announced the celebration of its 50th anniversary at 96 Prospect Hill Road in East Windsor. As the center continues looking back at five decades in the community, a remarkably well-preserved brochure offers a glimpse of what residents and visitors would have encountered there in 1976.   At the time, the center was known as Prospect Hill Rehabilitation Center, described on the cover simply as a “skilled nursing and rest home facility.” The broc…

This year, Fresh River Healthcare is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 50 years of caring for residents and families at 96 Prospect Hill Road in East Windsor. The name on the building has changed over the decades, as has nearly every aspect of healthcare. But since 1976, the center on Prospect Hill Road has remained a strong part of the the East Windsor community. Known through portions of its history as Prospect Hill Nursing Home, Prospect Hill Rehabilitation Center and Kettle Brook Care Cent…

iCare Health Network is proud to announce that 60 West in Rocky Hill and Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor have each been recognized with the 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) National Quality Award Program. The recognition places both centers among a select group of long-term care providers nationwide that have demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement and organi…

Fresh River Healthcare has taken a significant step forward in advancing care for individuals living with Huntington’s Disease (HD), announcing the successful implementation of new, specialized equipment funded through a state grant initiative. The funding—awarded through Connecticut’s Nursing Home Specialized Unit Infrastructure Fund—supported approximately $135,000 in targeted investments to enhance the center’s already established HD program. The equipment has now been delivered, in…

At Fresh River Healthcare, a simple idea has continued to grow into one of the center’s most popular and meaningful resident activities. What began as a casual coffee and pastry gathering has evolved into a thriving Coffee Social that now regularly brings together more than 30 residents for conversation, connection, and community. The socials have become a highlight of the week for many residents, creating a welcoming space where friendships are strengthened and new relationships are formed ov…