Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
Lenox, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225764) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (413) 637-5015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04. It also earned 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.42 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lenox, Massachusetts (Berkshire County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 2002. The facility maintains 74 certified beds with an average of 69.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kimball Farms holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation associated with this facility in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time it was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kimball Farms holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, above 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 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 41.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kimball Farms has 74 certified beds and an average of 69.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 6, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Kimball Farms scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 413-637-5015 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 413-637-5015 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225764?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.