CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3350832026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

10 Berkshire Road · West Babylon, NY 11704 · Suffolk County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds175CMS provider file
Recent citation rows14current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-1862026-02-180
Cycle 22024-08-2042024-08-202
Cycle 32023-03-2902023-03-292
02 / CITATION DETAIL

14 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 0 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-18 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-14
2026-02-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-14
2026-02-18 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-14
2026-02-18 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-14
2026-02-18 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-14
2025-09-22 · HEALTHF0684Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-10 · complaint · under IDR/IIDR
2024-10-30 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-22 · complaint
2024-08-20 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-27 · complaint
2024-08-20 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-20
2024-08-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-16
2024-08-20 · FIREK0281Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-24
2024-08-20 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-24
2023-03-29 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-31
2023-03-29 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-12
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-09-22Fine$23,2580
2024-08-20Fine$8,5120
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • ASCHKENAZI, SUSANIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    7% · since 12/31/2021
  • KNOLL, CHARLESIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    23% · since 12/31/2021
  • MASTROPIERRO, COSIMOIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    23% · since 12/31/2021
  • RAUSMAN, CHAIMIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    7% · since 12/31/2021
  • RAUSMAN, MARTINIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    15% · since 12/31/2021
  • RAUSMAN, MICHAELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    7% · since 12/31/2021
  • WERCBERGER, SAMUELIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/11/2020
  • EDELSTEIN, JOELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/31/2021

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.81per resident day
RN hours0.62per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.54per resident day
Staff turnover24.5%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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