ElderGrade
C

55.1/100

Average

Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Christian Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

CMS 2/5 stars #11 of 13 in Berkshire County (413) 528-4560
Certified beds
146
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $74,354 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

22.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.9 for 28 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.9 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.32 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 56% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $74,354 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.73 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.32 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.25 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 56.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 36 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 31, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Jul 31, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

E Jul 31, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 31, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2025 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2025 F0627

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 31, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE, which operates 15 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE INC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
GINGRAS, MARCIE JO Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JONES, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WILLOWOOD EXTENDED CARE SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COBURN, KATHLEEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MURRAY, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
WILLOWOOD EXTENDED CARE SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
COBURN, KATHLEEN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GINGRAS, MARCIE JO Individual ADP OF THE SNF
JONES, WILLIAM Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center? +

Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of C (55.1 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.73 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 36 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.