Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association
Pittsfield, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227122)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (413) 447-3048 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts average of 3, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Pittsfield, Massachusetts office.
Yes, Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 227122, certified since July 6, 1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, certified since July 6, 1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, based on CMS patient experience survey data. CMS quality measures indicate that 97.41% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.59% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS data source.
The agency's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 34 ZIP codes served from its Pittsfield, Massachusetts office. All figures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. Families researching this agency are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current ratings and measure details before making care decisions, as CMS updates its data periodically and figures may change between reporting periods.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association is Medicare-certified (CCN 227122) and has been since July 6, 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile, including quality measures, on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data does not cover this; contact the agency at (413) 447-3048 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The provided data does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (413) 447-3048 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association is a non-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (413) 447-3048 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at (413) 447-3048.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/06/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.