01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-12 | 2 | 2026-02-12 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-28 | 3 | 2024-10-28 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-08-17 | 6 | 2023-08-17 | 2 |
CMS CCN 2257622026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Berkshire Place
290 South Street · Pittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County
Certified beds54CMS provider file
Recent citation rows16current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
16 rows in the current release
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-272026-02-12 · HEALTHF0887Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-272024-10-28 · FIREE0041Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-102024-10-28 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-192024-10-28 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-192024-10-28 · HEALTHF0773Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-192024-10-28 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-102024-10-28 · 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 · 2024-12-102023-08-17 · FIREE0041Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-142023-08-17 · HEALTHF0580Severity G · isolated actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-15 · complaint2023-08-17 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-152023-08-17 · 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 · 2023-09-15 · complaint2023-08-17 · HEALTHF0684Severity G · isolated actual harm
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 · 2023-09-15 · complaint2023-08-17 · 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 · 2023-09-152023-08-17 · 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 · 2023-09-15 · complaint2023-08-17 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2023-09-1403 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BERKSHIRE RETIREMENT HOME INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 06/25/1986
- FORFA, EDWARDIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1986
- FORFA, EDWARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/12/2003
- FURLANO, NELSONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2013
- GILLIGAN, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2018
- GUYETTE, SHELLEYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2012
- HERRICK, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/24/2007
- KAHN, CRAIGIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/24/2021
- KIRBY, ELIZABETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/09/2006
- MARA, DOROTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/09/2006
- MARINARO, VINCENTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/20/2011
- MCKENNA, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/12/2024
- MCNINCH, JACQUELINEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/24/2021
- MURPHY, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
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 hours5.02per resident day
RN hours0.63per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.54per resident day
Staff turnover68.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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