Berkshire Place
290 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Berkshire Place is a nursing home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (413) 445-4056
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day, on average
- 47.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Berkshire Retirement Home INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (11 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0773. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0041 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 17, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
52 of 341 Massachusetts homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 17, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BERKSHIRE RETIREMENT HOME INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 06/25/1986
Questions
When was Berkshire Place last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Berkshire Place have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since August 17, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Berkshire Place been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Berkshire Place?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Berkshire Place a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.