Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Christian Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA · (413) 528-4560
- Certified beds
- 146
- Residents per day
- 113
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Chain
- Integritus Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- June 22, 1976
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Massachusetts.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Massachusetts homes
Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center carries 92 inspection points. That is fewer than 12% of Massachusetts's 339 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Massachusetts: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–6 pts
- 4★ 6–24 pts
- 3★ 24–41 pts
- 2★ 41–76 pts
- 1★ over 76 pts
Bars show every rated home in Massachusetts by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
37 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (2)
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning9D
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- B
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- B
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care7D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate foot care.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Rights5D
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- B
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Infection Control4F
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation3D
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Nursing and Physician Services3F
- F
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- D
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Pharmacy Service2E
- E
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.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary1E
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Administration1D
- D
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspection history
2025-07-31
13 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2024-05-15
14 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
2023-01-11
10 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 47 min of nursing staff time a day, 17 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 47 min
Massachusetts average
3 h 56 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 55% of nursing staff and 57% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$74,354 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | Fine | $74,354 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.4 pts better | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.2 pts worse | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.2 pts worse | 87.7% | 92.9% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine25.7 pts worse | 67.8% | 93.5% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.5 pts worse | 5.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms9.4 pts worse | 26.8% | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.3 pts worse | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.3 pts worse | 22.8% | 19.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.6 pts better | 14.9% | 21.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened11.9 pts worse | 25.8% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased1.1 pts worse | 16.9% | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.6 pts worse | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.2 pts worse | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence7.1 pts better | 13.3% | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.5 pts worse | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine2.7 pts better | 81.6% | 78.9% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit5 pts worse | 16.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.8 pts worse | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine12.4 pts worse | 65.7% | 78.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission1.4 pts better | 24.3% | 25.7% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
16 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowood Extended Care Services Inc | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 4 facilities |
| Coburn, Kathleen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Coburn, Kathleen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Gingras, Marcie Jo | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 15 facilities |
| Gingras, Marcie Jo | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 15 facilities |
| Integritus Healthcare Inc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Integritus Healthcare Inc | 5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Integritus Healthcare Management Services Inc | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Integritus Healthcare Management Services Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Integritus Healthcare Management Services Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Jones, William | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 15 facilities |
| Jones, William | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 15 facilities |
| Murray, Michael | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Murray, Michael | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Willowood Extended Care Services Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Willowood Extended Care Services Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
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Fire safety
11 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke7F
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous2E
- E
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Services1F
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems1F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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