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Berkshire Place
455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
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 Providence, Rhode Island, is certified for 220 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Green Tree Healthcare Management chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Rhode Island median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 15, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 24.8.
CMS lists 11 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $60K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Rhode Island median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Providence Co. median | Rhode Island median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.3 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.0% | 36.5% | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $59,978 | $40,295 | $22,205 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (41 in the county, 72 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: Rhode Island average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Sep 2025, 26 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 H ×1 D ×18 E ×11 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2026 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | H | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,409 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,882 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,529 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,823 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,470 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,117 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Rhode Island average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.0%, RNs 61.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Rhode Island median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.7% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.1% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 40.8% | 22.5% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Berkshire Place Snf Llc. Chain: Green Tree Healthcare Management (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Healthcare Holdco 3 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/11/2020 |
| Gri SNF Investors LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/04/2020 |
| Mri SNF Investors LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/04/2020 |
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 Providence County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliffe Manor | Johnston | 122 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc | Cranston | 156 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 14.7 | $14K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Cherry Hill Manor | Johnston | 171 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 7.6 | $6K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Providence | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 20.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Grandview Center | Cumberland | 72 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 30.6 | — | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Pawtucket | 49 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.1 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Tockwotton On the Waterfront | East Providence | 52 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 23.1 | $9K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Evergreen House Health Center | East Providence | 160 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12.5 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 41 facilities in Providence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Berkshire Place been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Rhode Island median is 25 per facility.
Has Berkshire Place been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Berkshire Place compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Rhode Island median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Berkshire Place?
It is part of the Green Tree Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Rhode Island Healthcare Holdco 3 LLC, Gri SNF Investors LLC and Mri SNF Investors LLC. 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 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Sep 2025.
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.