The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BERKSHIRE PLACE
PITTSFIELD, MA · Medicare-certified · 54 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall
Berkshire Place in Pittsfield has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reports 4.91 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations related to notification, care/orders, and COVID-19 vaccination documentation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.905 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.905.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.25
- Nurse aides
- 2.95
- Weekend nursing
- 4.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%12.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.6%2.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8%3.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24%3.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.5%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%10%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.2%25.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%83.3%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.9%56.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,648 in total fines.
- $8,648
Federal fine
Aug 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 51.6 residents on an average day (96% of 54 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.