Deficiency timeline

BERKSHIRE PLACE

Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this continuing care retirement community in Pittsfield, MA. Newest events first.

12 eventsTimeline fines $8,648Class insights →
  1. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0887: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Corrected Feb 27, 2026

  2. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0883: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected Feb 27, 2026

  3. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2024

  4. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0758: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2024

  5. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0773: Administration

    Administration

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2024

  6. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0695: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023

  7. Fine $8,648cms

    CMS fine

    Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.

  8. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023

  9. Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0580: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023

  10. Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0684: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023

  11. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0637: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023

  12. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected Sep 15, 2023

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