Berkshire Place

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Care Quality Indicators

How Berkshire Place Compares

Berkshire Place is a 220-bed for-profit nursing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Rhode Island average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (39.7%) is above the Rhode Island average of 22.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 220 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Providence, the local average is 2.2 stars.

By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 39.7% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 22.7% (75% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 3.6% (56% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 4.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.9% — better than the Rhode Island average of 24.9% (52% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Providence

Providence sits in Providence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Rhode Island as a whole (17.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

97,381 (15.3%)

Median age

37.4 years

Median household income

$62,323

Median home value

$248,500

Demographics for Providence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Providence.

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