Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
7 Sandisfield Road Box 216 · Sandisfield, MA · 01255 · 8027829136
57 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Athena Healthcare Systems
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $29,440 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 4, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B October 7, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
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.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
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.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 16, 2025 | Fine | $29,440 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225771 · certified since October 1, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.