• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)
• Has 54 certified beds with an average of 48.6 residents per day (90% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Oct 28, 2024)
• Has been fined a total of $8,648 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 5.33 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 50.0%
Berkshire Place is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with 54 certified beds. It has been operating since 2001. The facility scored above average compared to Massachusetts facilities.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE RETIREMENT HOME INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jun 25, 1986 |
| FORFA, EDWARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 12, 2003 |
| FURLANO, NELSON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GILLIGAN, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2018 |
| GUYETTE, SHELLEY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2012 |
| HERRICK, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 24, 2007 |
| KAHN, CRAIG | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 24, 2021 |
| KIRBY, ELIZABETH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 9, 2006 |
| MARA, DOROTHY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 9, 2006 |
| MARINARO, VINCENT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 20, 2011 |
| MCKENNA, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 12, 2024 |
| MCNINCH, JACQUELINE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 24, 2021 |
| MURPHY, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| FORFA, EDWARD | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 1986 |