Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
7 Sandisfield Road Box 216, Sandisfield, MA 01255 · (413) 207-2405 · 57 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 338 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Athena Healthcare Systems, a group operating 22 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 1.5/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $1,499,881 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.29 (Massachusetts median: 3.70). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 2.74. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 28 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2026-02-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2025-10-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-17 |
| 2025-05-20 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-05-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-05-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2024-10-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-10-07 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | B | Health | corrected 2024-11-15 |
| 2023-09-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-09-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-11-02 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Fine | $19,136 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MA LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/27/2010 |
| MOSIER, MICHAEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 12/01/2010 |
| REZENDES, LORRIE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/25/2015 |
| SANTILLI, LAWRENCE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 77% | since 12/15/2020 |
| SANTILLI, LAWRENCE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2010 |
| ATHENA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/27/2010 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 225771), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/berkshire-rehabilitation-skilled-care-center-sandisfield-ma/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225771. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.