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Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Berkshire Place

2 of 5 overall from CMS

455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

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At a glance

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Berkshire Place is a 220-bed nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.47 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 11 fines totaling $59,978 in the past three years.

Certified beds
220
Residents per day (average)
206.7
Certified since
1995 (31 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Green Tree Healthcare Management (4 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.

Questions to ask Berkshire Place

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 11 fines totaling $59,978 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Sep 4, 2025) cited 11 health deficiencies; the Rhode Island average is 9.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 47.0%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 38 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 5 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 16 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 30, 2026: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Sep 4, 2025113
Jul 26, 2024151
Jun 8, 2023122

Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (38)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026)

  4. HActual harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  5. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 19, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 19, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2025)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2024)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2023)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 31, 2023)

  24. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2023)

  25. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2023)

Showing the 30 most recent of 38.

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Jan 22, 2024Fine$14,814
Jan 8, 2024Fine$4,938
Jan 2, 2024Fine$4,587
Dec 11, 2023Fine$13,409
Nov 20, 2023Fine$3,882
Nov 13, 2023Fine$3,529
Nov 6, 2023Fine$3,176
Oct 30, 2023Fine$2,823
Oct 23, 2023Fine$2,470
Oct 17, 2023Fine$2,117
Sep 25, 2023Fine$4,233

Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

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Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Berkshire Place?

Berkshire Place has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Berkshire Place have?

Berkshire Place has 220 certified beds. It averages 206.7 residents per day, about 94.0% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Berkshire Place?

The home reports 3.47 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.49 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Berkshire Place been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 11 fines totaling $59,978 in the past three years.

Does Berkshire Place accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415119. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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