Berkshire Place
455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 staffing 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 2.0 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 June 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 73 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 Providence.
How is Berkshire Place addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Berkshire Place doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 39.7% here versus 22.7% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Berkshire Place doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.6% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
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.
Where does Berkshire Place lag behind other Providence options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Berkshire Place?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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