Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center
Vinton, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495293) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (540) 982-6691 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of just 1 out of 5 stars.
Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia. The facility is certified for 180 beds and reports an average of 172.3 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since 1995. Berkshire is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars; Berkshire's own performance is notably higher than this chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Berkshire holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 1 star. This staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of approximately 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Berkshire in this data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the strong health inspection and quality measure scores against the low staffing rating and elevated turnover, and consult the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare directly. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berkshire holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Berkshire is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.21 hours per resident per day with a 56.1% nursing turnover rate, earning a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Berkshire.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Berkshire is certified for 180 beds and averages 172.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which has 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Berkshire has been certified since 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Berkshire scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5409826691 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5409826691 to arrange a visit and review the full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Berkshire's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495293?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.