Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Great Barrington, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225250) · 146 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $74,354
Phone: (413) 528-4560 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fairview Commons reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%, according to CMS data.
Fairview Commons has 1 federal fine on record totaling $74,354.00, with 0 payment denials, according to CMS Care Compare. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 22, 1976. The facility is certified for 146 beds and reports an average daily census of 119 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fairview Commons carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.73 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.32 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $74,354.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Fairview Commons is part of the Integritus Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; verify current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fairview Commons has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, with 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $74,354.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fairview Commons is certified for 146 beds and has an average daily census of 119 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Integritus Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 22, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4135284560 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4135284560 to arrange a visit and review specifics.
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/225250?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.