Berkshire Place
Nursing Home · Pittsfield, MA
CMS certification number225762
Contact & location
290 South StreetPittsfield, MA 01201
Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 445-4056
- ZIP code
- 01201 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day
- 50.5 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Berkshire Retirement Home INC
- Medicare certified since
- October 29, 2001
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.02 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.63 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.39 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.99 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.54 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 68.4 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2024-10-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-10-28 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2023-08-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-08-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Retirement Home INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Forfa, Edward (individual) | Corporate Director · 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 | |
| Forfa, Edward (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Berkshire Place?
Berkshire Place has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.
How many beds does Berkshire Place have?
It has 54 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Berkshire Place been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Berkshire Place?
(413) 445-4056. The facility is located at 290 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.