Forestview Nursing Home of Wareham has been renamed Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at Forestview to reflect its participation in the nationwide Kindred Healthcare network of nursing and rehabilitation centers and long-term acute care hospitals.

Forestview has been opened in1989.  In 2006, Kindred took ownership of Forestview.

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at Forestview continues to provide specialized short-term, inpatient rehabilitation for patients recuperating from surgery or other procedures, bridging the gap between hospital and home. Patients are provided with a full range of medical, rehabilitative and social services to treat and support their needs. We also continue to provide quality long term care in a safe environment that fosters independence and dignity.

Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Companies in 2009 and 2010, Kindred's mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity, and produce value.

As a result of the recent merger with RehabCare Group, Kindred is now the largest and most diversified post-acute healthcare services company in the United States based upon revenues with operations in 46 states. On June 1, the combined company operated 121 long-term acute care hospitals, 118 inpatient rehabilitation facilities (primarily hospital-based units), 224 nursing and rehabilitation centers and is the largest provider of rehabilitation therapy contract services with approximately 1,870 rehabilitation therapy contracts. Following the merger, Kindred now has approximately 76,000 employees.

For more information about Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at Forestview please call Renee Looker, Executive Director, at 508-295-6264.  Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at Forestview is located at 50 Indian Neck Road.  Find further information at www.kindredforestview.com.