FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
CHRISTIAN HILL ROAD, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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How FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 146-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the Massachusetts average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 146 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Great Barrington, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (55% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.3% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Great Barrington.
How is FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.5% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Great Barrington options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FAIRVIEW COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Great Barrington
Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington.
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