Berkshire Place
Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts · CCN 225762 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Berkshire Place 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 54 certified beds, 51 residents a day on average. 11 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 involving actual harm; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 5.01772 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.63376 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.5362 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.4% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-27 |
| 2024-10-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-10-28 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-10-28 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0773 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-19 |
| 2023-08-17 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Retirement Home Inc. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1986-06-25 |
| Forfa, Edward Individual | corporate director | — | 2003-02-12 |
| Furlano, Nelson Individual | corporate director | — | 2013-10-01 |
| Gilligan, Mark Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-10-18 |
| Guyette, Shelley Individual | corporate director | — | 2012-10-01 |
| Herrick, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2007-10-24 |
| Kahn, Craig Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-10-24 |
| Kirby, Elizabeth Individual | corporate director | — | 2006-03-09 |
| Mara, Dorothy Individual | corporate director | — | 2006-03-09 |
| Marinaro, Vincent Individual | corporate director | — | 2011-10-20 |
| Mckenna, Mark Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-06-12 |
| Mcninch, Jacqueline Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-10-24 |
| Murphy, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-01-01 |
| Forfa, Edward Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 1986-01-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Berkshire County.