Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
40 Sunset Avenue · Lenox, MA · 01240 · 4136375015
74 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Integritus Healthcare Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · F May 22, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E May 22, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E May 22, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225764 · certified since May 6, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.