Berkshire Place
455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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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 2 out of 5 stars, below the Rhode Island average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.4%) is above the Rhode Island average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 220 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Providence, the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.8% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 22.8% (79% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.4% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 3.6% (79% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 4.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the Rhode Island average of 24.3% (27% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 72 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.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Berkshire Place, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
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 40.8% here versus 22.8% 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 6.4% here versus 3.6% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Berkshire Place maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 220 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.
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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