C

BERKSHIRE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

10 BERKSHIRE ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704
Score: 69 / 100

With a score of 69 out of 100, Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New York nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this West Babylon location.

Staffing at Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.66 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.37 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Sep 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 7 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Aug 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 3.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $44,292

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 69 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
175
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3