BERKSHIRE REHABILITATION & SKILLED CARE CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

How BERKSHIRE REHABILITATION & SKILLED CARE CENTER Compares

BERKSHIRE REHABILITATION & SKILLED CARE CENTER is a 57-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sandisfield, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (64.7%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 57 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 64.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.3% (204% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.5% (50% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.3% (56% 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Sandisfield

Sandisfield 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 Sandisfield.

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