West Babylon, NY

Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $44,292 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

10 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY

(631) 587-0600

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

175

Certified beds

Average residents

160

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1970-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.53

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.76

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.37

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.45

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.6	1.7 0.1 pts better	1.9 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.3 0.3 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.3%	91.2% 8.1 pts better	93.4% 5.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.3% 4.7 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.6%	3.0% 1.4 pts better	3.3% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	48.6%	18.5% 30.1 pts worse	11.4% 37.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.8%	6.1% 0.3 pts better	5.4% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.0%	13.5% 4.5 pts better	19.6% 10.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	12.2%	14.8% 2.6 pts better	16.7% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	15.2%	15.1% 0.1 pts worse	16.3% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	9.0%	15.5% 6.5 pts better	14.9% 5.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.6% 0.6 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.4% 1.4 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.8%	20.8% 3 pts worse	19.8% 4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.0%	6.9% 3.9 pts better	5.1% 2.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.7%	76.7% 21 pts better	81.7% 16 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	5.9%	9.7% 3.8 pts better	12.0% 6.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.4%	1.2% 0.2 pts worse	1.6% 0.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.2%	78.8% 17.4 pts better	79.7% 16.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.2%	20.6% 2.6 pts worse	23.9% 0.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-20 · Fire 2024-08-20

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-03-29 · Fire 2023-03-29

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-09-24 · Fire 2020-09-24

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-20

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-09-24

K227 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-09-24

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-09-24

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2020-11-18

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-30

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-11-22

G · Actual harm 2024-08-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-20

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-20

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-09-24

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-09-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-09-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2020-11-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$35,780 2025-09-22

Fine

Fine · fine $35,780

Fine

$8,512 2024-08-20

Fine

Fine · fine $8,512

Fine