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Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Christian Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,207

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,212
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Description

    Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 17.5 miles outside the town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.7
    Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 15 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Great Barrington
  • Ranking in State: 504 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Some reviewers express strong dissatisfaction, citing concerns about prioritization of money over care, inconsiderate staff, and experiences of prejudice and mistreatment.
    • Issues reported include long wait times for assistance, lost meal slips leading to inadequate nutrition, and significant delays in issuing refunds for unprovided services.
    • Contrastingly, some family members had positive experiences, noting caring staff, particularly a CNA named Deb S., and satisfactory rehab services.
    • One reviewer highlights a mixed experience, appreciating the friendly staff and the effort of a social worker, despite feeling the facility was understaffed and stressed.
    • A patient who stayed multiple times for fractures and surgeries praised the rehab wing for its welcoming and professional staff, enjoyable meals, and the allowance of pet visits, likening the experience to a mix between a spa and being with family.
    • However, there are serious concerns raised about patient care, including a life-threatening oversight by a nurse and a general feeling of apathy from some staff members towards family involvement.
    • Opinions on the facility vary widely, with some appreciating the care and environment, while others advise staying away due to negative experiences.


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    Health

    24-hour care and supervision

    Skilled nursing care

    Specialized clinical capabilities

    Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy available on-site

    Rehabilitation gym with state-of-the-art equipment

    Comprehensive care for reduced readmissions


    Services

    Assistance with activities of daily living

    Room service

    Concierge

    Medications

    Bathing

    Dressing


    Activities

    Choice of activities coordinated through our Activity Concierge

    Activities programming seven days a week

    Live entertainment

    Community events

    Pet therapy

    Exercise classes


    Community Amenities

    Beauty/barber shop

    Sitting areas

    Enclosed courtyard with fountain

    Walking paths

    Large activities room

    Whirlpool bath


    Room Amenities

    Fully furnished private rooms

    Bathroom equipped with accessibility features

    Flat-screen television with free cable TV

    Free telephone service

    Free Wi-Fi

    Central air conditioning controls


    Dining

    Delicious meals and snacks

    Extensive room service menu with flexible delivery times

    Specialized and modified diets

    Nutritious dining program

    Guest meals available


    Pet

    Pets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 22, 1976
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 146
    Total current residents: 114
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $98618


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-18 2023-02-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-01-18 2023-02-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2020-02-24 2020-04-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-02-24 2020-04-06 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-02-24 2020-04-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2020-02-24 2020-04-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2020-02-24 2020-04-06 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 D Administration Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-20 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-06-15 2022-06-15 J Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-06-15 2022-06-15 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-06-15 2022-06-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-06-15 2021-07-09 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-01-17 2020-02-25 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-01-29 $48,068
    2020-06-09 $15,071
    2020-06-09 $13,990
    2020-06-15 $33,128
    2020-06-15 $30,000
    2021-06-15 $9,750
    2021-06-28 $650
    2022-06-15 $88,218

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Pittsfield which is 17.5 miles away and has a population of 43,303 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $105,448, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 50.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 51 days of snow and 164 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.1 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.94 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.25 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 25.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Price Chopper
    1.2 miles away
    Gorham & Norton
    1.3 miles away
    Berkshire Cooperative Market
    1.4 miles away
    Big Y
    2.3 miles away
    Guido's Marketplace
    2.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Barrington Plaza
    1.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.2 miles away
    Fairview Hospital
    1.5 miles away
    Fairgrounds Plaza
    2.2 miles away
    Senior Center
    2.7 miles away

    Banks

    Berkshire Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Greylock Federal Credit Union
    1.2 miles away
    Lee Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Lenox Bank
    10.8 miles away
    Salisbury Bank - Canaan Branch
    13.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Fairview Hospital
    1.5 miles away
    Austen Riggs Center
    5.5 miles away
    Berkshire Medical Center Hillcrest Campus
    17.3 miles away
    Berkshire Medical Center
    17.9 miles away
    Columbia Memorial Hospital
    21.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.2 miles away
    Price Chopper
    1.2 miles away
    CVS
    1.4 miles away
    Big Y
    2.3 miles away
    Lenox Village Integrative Pharmacy
    10.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Great Expressions Dental Centers
    19.6 miles away

    Parks

    Lake Mansfield Recreation Area and Conservation Forest
    0.5 miles away
    Housatonic Flats, Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
    0.9 miles away
    Community Garden
    0.9 miles away
    Charles Castranova Park
    0.9 miles away
    Great Pine Farm CR
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Barrington Plaza
    1.2 miles away
    Lee Premium Outlets
    8.7 miles away

    Culture

    Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
    1.4 miles away
    Lenox Arts Center
    7.0 miles away
    TurnPark Art Space
    8.2 miles away
    Koussevitsky Music Shed
    9.8 miles away
    West Street Theater
    10.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    The East Asian Cuisine
    1.1 miles away
    Marketplace Kitchen Table
    1.2 miles away
    Shiro Kitchen & Asian Market
    1.2 miles away
    Barrington Brewery
    1.2 miles away
    Four Brothers Pizza Inn
    1.3 miles away

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