Kimball Farms Nursing Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 40 Sunset Avenue, Lenox, MA 01240
- CCN
- 225764
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 74
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 70
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Berkshire County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 13 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 9 Dec 2025 | 3 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 15 Aug 2024 | 3 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 22 May 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 22 May 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.42 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.22 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.63 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 41.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 23.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.5% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Berkshire Extended Care Services Inc
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Retirement Community Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 May 2001 |
| Berkshire Retirement Community Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2022 | |
| Integritus Healthcare Management Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Feb 2022 | |
| Berkshire Retirement Community Inc | Adp of the snf | 26 Mar 2025 | |
| Integritus Healthcare Management Services Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Feb 2022 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Berkshire County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Care Center | Lenox | 3 of 5 | 6 | $46,410 | 23 Apr 2025 | |
| Lee Healthcare | Lee | 1 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 10 Sep 2025 | |
| Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Pittsfield | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 29 Sep 2025 | |
| Berkshire Place | Pittsfield | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Pittsfield | 1 of 5 | 21 | $11,629 | 25 Mar 2025 | |
| Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility | Pittsfield | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 10 Jun 2025 | |
| Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center | Dalton | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 1 Apr 2025 | |
| Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Great Barrington | 1 of 5 | 12 | $74,354 | 31 Jul 2025 | |
| Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | Great Barrington | 4 of 5 | 0 | $8,894 | 24 Nov 2025 | |
| Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center | Sandisfield | 2 of 5 | 13 | $19,136 | 4 Feb 2026 | |
| Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab | Williamstown | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | North Adams | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center (CCN 225764). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/kimball-farms-nursing-care-center-lenox-ma-225764/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 13 Jan 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 15 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Berkshire Retirement Community Inc and Integritus Healthcare Management Services Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.