Nursing homeActive
Berkshire Place
455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 029084015538600220 certified beds · 207 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
12
since 2023
Deficiencies
38
● 0● 33● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$59,978
11 fines
Last survey
2026-04-30
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Rhode Island Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-04 | Standard | 062 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-06 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-26 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-08 | Standard | 082 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Rhode Island Department of 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.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-05-23Record 415119-20260430-F600
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-23Record 415119-20260430-F740
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-12Record 415119-20260402-F690
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity HHarm
Care planning
Pattern; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F688
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F692
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F686
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F770
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F802
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 415119-20250904-F865
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-19Record 415119-20250520-F609
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-19Record 415119-20250520-F761
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 415119-20250327-F689
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-16Record 415119-20250117-F623
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-16Record 415119-20250117-F625
F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-16Record 415119-20250117-F626
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 415119-20241106-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 415119-20241106-F812
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 415119-20241008-F600
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 2024-08-25Record 415119-20240726-F656
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 2024-08-25Record 415119-20240726-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-25Record 415119-20240726-F677
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 2024-08-25Record 415119-20240726-F695
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-25Record 415119-20240726-F760
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 2024-08-25Record 415119-20240726-F842
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-14Record 415119-20231114-F604
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-31Record 415119-20230801-F760
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F692
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F697
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F550
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F686
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F756
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F758
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F810
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-08Record 415119-20230608-F842
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-22 | Civil money penalty | $14,814 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-08 | Civil money penalty | $4,938 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-02 | Civil money penalty | $4,587 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-12-11 | Civil money penalty | $13,409 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-20 | Civil money penalty | $3,882 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-13 | Civil money penalty | $3,529 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-06 | Civil money penalty | $3,176 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-30 | Civil money penalty | $2,823 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-23 | Civil money penalty | $2,470 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-17 | Civil money penalty | $2,117 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-25 | Civil money penalty | $4,233 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 0.76 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.47
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 3.71 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.07
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 3.34 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover47%
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover61%
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Rhode Island | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 40.8% | 22.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.4% | 2.5% | 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 | 17.7% | 19.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.1% | 16.7% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Healthcare Holdco 3 LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Dasay 2019 Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Gamta 2020 Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Gri SNF Investors LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Mri SNF Investors LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Stern, Aharon Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Dasari, Naresh Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Aharon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Simon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thompson, Amanda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dasari, Naresh Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Aharon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Simon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Simon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thompson, Amanda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Green Tree Healthcare Management — 4 facilities
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 Rhode Island.
No county cost figures on file for Providence.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Providence | 0.5 mi | 2026-04-24 | 0417 |
| Golden Crest Nursing Centre North Providence | 1.4 mi | 2026-04-16 | 1242 |
| Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC Providence | 2.0 mi | 2026-01-23 | 0192 |
| Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Providence | 2.2 mi | 2026-03-05 | 094 |
| Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Providence | 2.5 mi | 2026-04-17 | 0180 |
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 |