Berkshire Place
Pittsfield, MA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 225762) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (413) 445-4056 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkshire Place has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3 stars. It also earned 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Berkshire Place reports about 5.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.4%.
Berkshire Place has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Berkshire Place is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Berkshire County), operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since October 2001 and maintains 54 certified beds, with an average of 50.5 residents. It participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, Berkshire Place holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials on record.
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Berkshire Place, nor does it indicate participation in a chain, nor a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berkshire Place has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists Berkshire Place as a Medicare provider; contact the facility at (413) 445-4056 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 68.4% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Berkshire Place.
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 a Special Focus Facility designation for Berkshire Place.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Berkshire Place has 54 certified beds and an average of 50.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Berkshire Place is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Berkshire Place has been certified since October 29, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; Berkshire Place scores 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (413) 445-4056 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tours; contact the facility at (413) 445-4056 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Berkshire Place's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225762?state=MA.
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.