Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
West Babylon, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335083) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $31,770
Phone: (631) 587-0600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of about 3 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.5%.
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $31,770.00, and 0 payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1970. The facility is certified for 175 beds and had an average of 156.3 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Berkshire an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03. This overall figure is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars. Families should note that while the overall and quality scores are strong, the staffing component is comparatively low.
On staffing detail, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $31,770.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed in the provided data for this facility. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, per CMS data. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berkshire has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 24.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $31,770.00, and 0 payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 175 beds and had an average of 156.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing; Berkshire scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (631) 587-0600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (631) 587-0600 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335083?state=NY.
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.