Nursing homeActive
Berkshire Place
290 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201413445405654 certified beds · 51 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 9● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-12
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-28 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-17 | Standard | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225762-20260212-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 225762-20260212-F887
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 225762-20241028-F658
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 225762-20241028-F758
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 225762-20241028-F773
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity GHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 225762-20230817-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 225762-20230817-F684
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 225762-20230817-F637
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 225762-20230817-F656
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 225762-20230817-F695
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 225762-20230817-F842
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.63
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.02
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.86 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.54
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover68%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 38% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Massachusetts
National
Massachusetts 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 21.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.7% | 16.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Retirement Home Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Forfa, Edward Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forfa, Edward Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Furlano, Nelson Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilligan, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Guyette, Shelley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herrick, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kahn, Craig Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirby, Elizabeth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mara, Dorothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marinaro, Vincent Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mckenna, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcninch, Jacqueline Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Murphy, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Massachusetts.
No county cost figures on file for Berkshire.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Pittsfield | 1.6 mi | 2025-03-25 | 3260 |
| Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility Pittsfield | 2.0 mi | 2025-06-10 | 040 |
| Mount Carmel Care Center Lenox | 3.2 mi | 2025-04-23 | 0181 |
| Springside Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center Pittsfield | 2.5 mi | 2025-09-29 | 090 |
| Craneville Rehabilitation And Skilled Care Center Dalton | 4.6 mi | 2026-04-07 | 0130 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |