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Berkshire Place
290 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Berkshire Place, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is certified for 54 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 68.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Berkshire Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 18 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.4 | 18.9 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.4% | 44.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Feb 2026, 28 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.4%, RNs 50.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.9% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Berkshire Retirement Home Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Retirement Home Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/25/1986 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Berkshire County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility | Pittsfield | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | North Adams | 119 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 11.8 | — | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Dalton | 89 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 20.2 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center | Lenox | 74 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12.2 | — | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Pittsfield | 135 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13.3 | — | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | Great Barrington | 71 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8.5 | $9K | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Mount Carmel Care Center | Lenox | 69 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 31.9 | $46K | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab | Williamstown | 180 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 10.6 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
All 13 facilities in Berkshire County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Berkshire Place been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Berkshire Place been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Berkshire Place compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Berkshire Place?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Berkshire Retirement Home Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Berkshire Place last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.