BERKSHIRE PLACE
290 SOUTH STREET, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BERKSHIRE PLACE Compares
BERKSHIRE PLACE is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (14.6%) is below the Massachusetts average of 21.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 54 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pittsfield, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (26% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BERKSHIRE PLACE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BERKSHIRE PLACE with other nursing homes in Pittsfield.
What keeps BERKSHIRE PLACE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BERKSHIRE PLACE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.6% here versus 21.3% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BERKSHIRE PLACE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.5% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BERKSHIRE PLACE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 54 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BERKSHIRE PLACE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BERKSHIRE PLACE's rating advantage in Pittsfield?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Pittsfield
Pittsfield sits in Berkshire County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 29,275 (23.2%)
- Median age
- 47.2 years
- Median household income
- $62,166
- Median home value
- $221,000
Demographics for Berkshire County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pittsfield.
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