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Berkshire Place

290 South Street

3.4(14 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
54
Medicare rating
4 of 5

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Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
54
Nursing staffing
About 33% more nursing time than Massachusetts average
Governance
Locally run, not distant corporate management
Therapy availability
PT, OT, and speech therapy offered daily, 7 days a week
Room setup
All residents get a private room and private bath

What Families Think

Reviews for Berkshire Place are sharply divided: several families describe excellent rehab experiences with attentive staff, while others report serious concerns about long-term care staffing, hygiene, and communication. The community offers private rooms for all residents and emphasizes local, non-corporate management, but experiences appear to vary significantly between the rehab and long-term care units.

The Good

  • Every resident has a private room and bathroom
  • Rehab staff praised for kindness and follow-up calls
  • Locally governed, not run by distant corporate management
  • PT, OT, and speech therapy offered seven days a week
  • Meals sourced with locally-purchased ingredients

The Bad

  • One report of insufficient staffing tied to a fatal fall in long-term care
  • One report of inadequate hygiene care and unmet basic needs
  • One report of unprofessional, unresponsive administrative staff
  • One report that cameras were not permitted in resident rooms

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About Berkshire Place

Berkshire Place is a senior living community in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, offering assisted living and rehabilitation services with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy available seven days a week.

The community features spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, each a private room with a private full bath. Nursing staff has approximately 33% more time available than the Massachusetts average. Meals are customized to resident preferences and sourced with locally-purchased ingredients.

Berkshire Place is located within walking distance of museums, theaters, libraries, pubs, restaurants, churches, and synagogues in Pittsfield. The community is locally governed, with decisions made by staff who know residents rather than distant corporate management.

The community emphasizes personalized care tailored to individual needs and interests, with staff building close relationships with residents. Services are designed to support residents as their needs change while maintaining existing relationships with friends and caregivers.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.4overall · 14 ratings combined

3.4★ on Google (14)

Chanel Ninan

Jun 2026

via Google

Berkshire Place is truly a hidden gem. One of the things that sets it apart is that every resident enjoys a private room and private bathroom, providing comfort, dignity, and personal space that is hard to find elsewhere. The facility has a warm, hotel-like atmosphere rather than an institutional feel. The common areas are inviting, beautifully maintained, and designed to make residents and visitors feel at home. The outdoor courtyard is another wonderful feature, offering a peaceful and secure space where residents can relax, socialize, and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Combined with the caring staff and excellent quality of care, Berkshire Place provides an exceptional living experience for residents and peace of mind for their families. Highly recommend!

lo r

Aug 2025

via Google

This place is incredibly unprofessional & I would not trust their level of care and competency. Stacey Grass in particular should be removed from her position as she is entirely unqualified to perform her duties. I had requested information about this place & she refused to arrange a call back from her supervisor Ed Forfa. I called back and she told me she had no obligation to speak with me or provide me any information. She told me she provided all the information needed to my case manager however my case manager said that no such information was received. There is a complete lack of professional courtesy and decorum and her behavior is unacceptable. If this is how they present publicly I would be highly concern as to how residents are being treated behind closed doors.

N F

Sep 2023

via Google

It is important for people to know that Berkshire Place has rehab and long term care units which are completely different experiences. I made a critical error in judgment by placing my mother in long term care at this facility and it ultimately cost her life and caused me a great deal of stress. I’m posting here to prevent someone from making the same mistake that I made and I encourage you to look up my phone number and reach out to me so I can help guide you in your decision of where to place your loved ones. While there were some great caregivers, it could not make up for the fact that they did not have enough staff to care for the long term care patients. Unfortunately, my mother had a fall shortly after she entered Berkshire Place which hastened her death. Additionally, they would not allow me to have a camera in her room which I used to keep her safe all the time she was in assisted living. Because she was alone and unsupervised for long periods of time at Berkshire Place I was unaware of what was going on. Ultimately, I had to move from my home in NC to care for her and also hire additional caregivers but the damage from her fall proved to be too great. I believe the doctor that they provide is too overwhelmed to get to know the health issues of each patient. He wrote the wrong cause of death on her death certificate and although I made the administration aware of my dissatisfaction they did not respond in what I consider an appropriate manner. I do understand as they did not want to admit any fault of their own.

cookie cutter

Dec 2022

via Google

This place is a two star rating because of its cleanliness and private rooms only. My dad is a long term resident, I came home for the holidays and asked a CNA if they could cut his dirty disgusting fingernails. After a week of them not doing a simple hygiene task, I did them myself. I’m lucky I still have my mom and family in the area that would normally do this, but due to my moms age (85), and the winter weather. she can’t always be there and it’s hard for her also. This is just one example, I am keeping it short. The hygiene care that he receives is totally sub par and inadequate. For the price it costs to have a loved one in here long term, the director/owner should be ashamed of themselves for the “care” they give. It truly is below average. I wish I could take him home with me, unfortunately that is just not an option. Also interesting to me is I can’t post a picture to this review. As for food, my dad calls my mom about 4 times a week saying he is hungry, they are nice enough to make him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich…..when they have the time. Pretty sure the owner and people that work there would not want their loved ones treated that way. It’s bad enough he has to be there but the lack of his needs not being met isn’t worth the money it costs to keep him there. Make sure you have someone that can be a loud voice if your loved one has to be a long term resident, and hopefully you have someone that lives in the area who is able to do wellness checks.

Eileen Fusco

Nov 2020

via Google

Recently my dad, Frank, spent 4 weeks in the rehab unit at Berkshire Place. He was treated with kindness and respect during his entire stay. We were kept informed every step of the way during his rehab. Karen, Laura, Lisa, Patty, Jennifer and all the aides that took care of dad were wonderful to him and my family. They continued to call me after he came home to see how he was doing. He was so happy to hear that they called and were asking about him. My entire family is so appreciative of all they did for him. Thanks so much. Eileen Fusco

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Berkshire Place offer?

Berkshire Place offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Berkshire Place located?

Berkshire Place is located at 290 South Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

What do families say about Berkshire Place?

Reviews for Berkshire Place are sharply divided: several families describe excellent rehab experiences with attentive staff, while others report serious concerns about long-term care staffing, hygiene, and communication. The community offers private rooms for all residents and emphasizes local, non-corporate management, but experiences appear to vary significantly between the rehab and long-term care units.

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