Berkshire Place
290 South Street · Pittsfield, MA · 01201 · 4134454056
54 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,648 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
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.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2023
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.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $8,648 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225762 · certified since October 29, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.