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290 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County

(413) 445-4056

All 4 nursing homes in Pittsfield, MA (3 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare 54 certified beds Non profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 225762 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Berkshire Place a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Berkshire Place as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.25 hours per resident per day at Berkshire Place, above the Massachusetts median of 3.72 (US median: 3.72). About 0.72 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.58 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 63.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Massachusetts median 36.1%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there. 2 administrators left in the past year.

Nursing care per resident per day 5.25 hours
Above the Massachusetts median of 3.72 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.72 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.58 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 63.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 50% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 2 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds54
Residents per day 48 About 88% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare
Certified sinceOctober 2001
Legal business nameBERKSHIRE RETIREMENT HOME INC

Paying for care at Berkshire Place: Medicare and Medicaid

Berkshire Place is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 3 other homes in Pittsfield accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Massachusetts.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on February 12, 2026 and found 2 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 11 citations at Berkshire Place across 3 inspection dates. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on August 17, 2023. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (4) and infection control (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident" (tag F0580, level G, August 17, 2023).

February 12, 2026 · 2 citations

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)

DEducate 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)

October 28, 2024 · 3 citations

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 19, 2024)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 19, 2024)

DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 19, 2024)

August 17, 2023 · 6 citations, includes actual harm

GImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Actual harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Berkshire Place

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on August 17, 2023 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. Nursing staff turnover was 63.4% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  3. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5
August 2026 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Berkshire Place

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.4 mi
    Berkshire Medical Center INC Pittsfield
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 4h 14m for patients treated and sent home
  • 18.2 mi
    Fairview Hospital Great Barrington
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 53m for patients treated and sent home
  • 19.9 mi
    North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation North Adams
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 2h 34m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Pittsfield · 1.6 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 265 beds · Medicaid
Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility Pittsfield · 2.0 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 3/5 100 beds · Medicaid
Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center Pittsfield · 2.5 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 2/5 135 beds · Medicaid
Mount Carmel Care Center Lenox · 3.2 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 69 beds · Medicaid
Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center Dalton · 4.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 89 beds · Medicaid

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