B

KIMBALL FARMS NURSING CARE CENTER

40 SUNSET AVENUE, LENOX, MA 01240
Score: 70 / 100

Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 70/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Lenox facility ranks in the 67th percentile among Massachusetts nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.31 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.90 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.29 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Jan 12, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jan 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Aug 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0646 Severity D
    Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
    Aug 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 12.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 70 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
74
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3