Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
Sandisfield, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225771) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,136
Phone: (413) 207-2405 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center has one federal fine on record totaling $19,136.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays an abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center is a 57-bed skilled nursing facility in Sandisfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County, with an average of 54.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 2 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.29 per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show one federal fine totaling $19,136.00 assessed against this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS also displays an abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying findings.
This facility is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published for this facility; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
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 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one federal fine totaling $19,136.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 57 beds with an average of 54.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Athena Healthcare Systems chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and combines these into an overall rating (2 stars) compared against the state average.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4132072405 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 4132072405 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225771?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.