BERKSHIRE PLACE
290 SOUTH STREET, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201 · CCN 225762
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 54
- Avg residents/day
- 48.6
- Phone
- 4134454056
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-28 | 3 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -5.9 better |
| 2 | 2023-08-17 | 6 | 10.0 | 9.8 | -4.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-04-22 | 10 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -2.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.33 | 50.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.75 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.06 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $8,648
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (19)2 actual harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-28 · Health · corrected 2024-11-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-10-28 · Health · corrected 2024-11-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2024-10-28 · Health · corrected 2024-11-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Actual harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0887Educate 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.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-04-22 · Health · corrected 2022-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE RETIREMENT HOME INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1986-06-25 |
| FORFA, EDWARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2003-02-12 |
| FURLANO, NELSON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-10-01 |
| GILLIGAN, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-10-18 |
| GUYETTE, SHELLEY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-10-01 |
| HERRICK, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-10-24 |
| KAHN, CRAIG | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-10-24 |
| KIRBY, ELIZABETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-03-09 |
| MARA, DOROTHY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-03-09 |
| MARINARO, VINCENT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-10-20 |
| MCKENNA, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-06-12 |
| MCNINCH, JACQUELINE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-10-24 |
| MURPHY, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-01-01 |
| FORFA, EDWARD | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 1986-01-01 |
Other facilities in PITTSFIELD
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility | ★★★★★ | 100 |
| SPRINGSIDE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 135 |
| HILLCREST COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 265 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.