Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
40 SUNSET AVENUE, Lenox, MA 01240
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How Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center Compares
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center is a 74-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lenox, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.0%) is below the Massachusetts average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lenox, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.1% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.9% — 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 Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center with other nursing homes in Lenox.
What keeps Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.1% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.0% here versus 4.2% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 74 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center's rating advantage in Lenox?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Lenox
Lenox 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 Lenox.
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