| Berkshire Place | |
| 290 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 | |
| (413) 445-4056 | |
| Name | Berkshire Place |
|---|---|
| Location | 290 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Certified By | Medicare |
| No. of Certified Beds | 54 |
| Occupancy Rate | 93.52% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 225762 |
| Legal Business Name | Berkshire Retirement Home Inc |
| Ownership Type | Non Profit - Corporation |
| NPI Number | 1942391461 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Berkshire Retirement Home, Inc. |
| Doing Business As | Berkshire Place |
| Address | 290 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
| Phone Number | 413-445-4056 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.02 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.39 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.99 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.54 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.2 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 68.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 2 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 27, 2026 |
| Feb 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. F0887, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 27, 2026 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 19, 2024 |
| Oct 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. F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 19, 2024 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773, Administration, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 19, 2024 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 15, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 15, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 15, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 15, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 15, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 15, 2023 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.65 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.42 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.11 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.77 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.62 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.86 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.07 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.69 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.87 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.86 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.05 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.93 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.08 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.88 | 15.38 |
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