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Berkshire Place

290 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201

Overview

Berkshire Place has a Medicare overall rating of 4 out of 5, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1. It ranks 2nd of 4 nursing homes in Pittsfield. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspections, quality of care and staffing alike.

Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 94% of nursing homes in Massachusetts (the state average is 3.9 hours). Of that, 0.7 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, found 2 health deficiencies, fewer than the Massachusetts average of 6.4. It has no fines on record for the past three years, while 45% of Massachusetts nursing homes have been fined.

Berkshire Place is a nonprofit facility with 54 certified beds, caring for about 48 residents on an average day. It accepts Medicare and has participated since 2001. It is part of a continuing care retirement community.

Medicare ratings

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Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Pittsfield2nd of 4 facilities

Top 50%

Within 100 miles126th of 493 facilities

Top 26%

In Massachusetts86th of 339 facilities

Top 26%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
February 12, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
2
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
0
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
0

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff5.25 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.72 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.40 hrs
  • Nurse aides3.13 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.03 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
54
Average residents per day
48
Participates in
Medicare
Medicare/Medicaid since
October 29, 2001
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes