Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY 11704
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in West Babylon, New York. 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (631) 587-0600
- Last standard health inspection
- February 18, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 175
- Residents per day, on average
- 153.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Berkshire Nursing Home LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (10 vs 21).
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 May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 22, 2025 from $35,780 to $23,258.
5 citations
Health inspection on February 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.
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 April 14, 2026.
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 April 14, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.
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 April 14, 2026.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
50 of 592 New York homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's independent review.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2025.
Fine
September 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $23,258 on September 22, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
47 of 592 New York homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 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 September 24, 2024.
Fine
August 20, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,512 on August 20, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ASCHKENAZI, SUSAN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 12/31/2021
- KNOLL, CHARLES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 23% · since 12/31/2021
- MASTROPIERRO, COSIMO5% or greater direct ownership interest · 23% · since 12/31/2021
- RAUSMAN, CHAIM5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 12/31/2021
- RAUSMAN, MARTIN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 15% · since 12/31/2021
- RAUSMAN, MICHAEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 12/31/2021
Questions
When was Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists February 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since August 20, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $31,770 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.