The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SPRINGSIDE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER
PITTSFIELD, MA · Medicare-certified · 135 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
3 of 5 stars overall. SPRINGSIDE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER has a strong health inspection rating (4/5) but a very low staffing rating (1/5), with reported nurse staffing at 3.39 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1; it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3877 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3877.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.28
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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
21.8%25%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.6%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.1%8.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%13.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.3%14.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.3%21.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.9%23%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%4.1%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
—97%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%98.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%84.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 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 · $9,770 in total fines.
- $9,770
Federal fine
Jun 7, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of BANECARE MANAGEMENT · 8 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 101.7 residents on an average day (75% of 135 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.