The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA · Medicare-certified · 146 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER has 2-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.73 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $74,354 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7312 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $74,354recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7312.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.32
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.23
- Nurse aides
- 2.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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
15.9%13.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%8.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%1.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%8.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.6%20.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14%38.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.2%22.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%2.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%3.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9%20.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
36.3%20%Improving
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
—71.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.2%82.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—51.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.9%82.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 886 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $74,354 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $74,354 in total fines.
- $74,354
Federal fine
Jul 31, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE · 15 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 119 residents on an average day (82% of 146 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 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.