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Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility
1000 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility Description
Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in 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 7.8 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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.
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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many families have found Mt. Greylock Extended Care to provide excellent care, particularly for those in need of rehabilitation or long-term care. Families noted the staff's kindness, skill, and attentiveness, often going above and beyond in their duties.
- Several reviewers highlighted the facility's ability to create a comfortable and homely environment for residents, with one noting the joy their loved one found in the natural views and wildlife visible from their room.
- The communication between staff and families was frequently praised, with staff providing detailed updates on residents' well-being and being quick to notify families of any issues.
- The facility's location, close to a hospital and in a pleasant setting, was seen as advantageous by some reviewers.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviewers expressed concerns about the cleanliness and organization of the facility, suggesting improvements could be made.
- There were complaints about the responsiveness to residents' needs, with one reviewer mentioning a lack of promptness in answering call bells and providing physical therapy as expected.
- Criticisms were also directed towards the management for not being forthcoming with information and for perceived disrespect towards staff.
- Concerns about the facility's atmosphere being depressing, with residents often seen in wheelchairs in the hallways, were mentioned by a few reviewers.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews criticized the facility for aspects like food quality, room cleanliness, and medication management, others praised the overall care, staff dedication, and the facility's environment.
- Security measures, such as codes for entering and exiting, were seen as excessive by some but necessary by others for the safety of residents with conditions like dementia.
In summary, Mt. Greylock Extended Care has received a range of reviews, with many families expressing gratitude for the care provided to their loved ones, while others suggest areas for improvement. The facility is appreciated for its dedicated staff, comfortable environment, and effective communication, though concerns about cleanliness, responsiveness, and atmosphere have been raised.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 2, 1987
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 100
Total current residents: 95
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: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $21549
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-28 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-09-10 | 2020-09-24 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-01-30 | 2019-01-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-01-30 | 2019-01-31 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-30 | 2022-07-22 | G | 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | 2022-07-22 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-07 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-07-19 | G | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-07-19 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-21 | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-03-21 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-02-28 | D | 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. |
| 2020-02-11 | 2020-02-28 | 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. |
| 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-18 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-06-10 | $7,901 |
| 2022-06-10 | $12,155 |
| 2022-08-30 | $8,648 |
| 2022-10-04 | $5,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Pittsfield which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 43,303 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $59,544, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 25
- Average Temperature: 48.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 156 days of rain, 63 days of snow and 145 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.57 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.15 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.73 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.14 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
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1.5 miles awayBig Y
1.5 miles awayALDI
1.9 miles awayStop & Shop
2.0 miles awayMarket 32 by Price Chopper
2.4 miles awayTransportation
Pittsfield
1.3 miles awayBus Stations
Wahconah @ Pecks
0.5 miles awayBerkshire Medical Center
0.7 miles awayNorth @ Tyler (BMC)
0.7 miles awayTyler @ Woodlawn
0.9 miles awayOnota @ Linden
1.3 miles awayBanks
Berkshire Bank
1.3 miles awayTrustco Bank
2.0 miles awayGreylock Credit Union
2.0 miles awayCitizens Bank
4.2 miles awayLenox Bank
7.9 miles awayHospitals
Berkshire Medical Center
0.5 miles awayBerkshire Medical Center Hillcrest Campus
2.0 miles awayAusten Riggs Center
13.1 miles awayBerkshire Health North
17.8 miles awayFairview Hospital
20.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
4.5 miles awayLenox Village Integrative Pharmacy
8.0 miles awayRite Aid
12.7 miles awayLittle's HSC Pharmacy
17.5 miles awayPrice Chopper
18.6 miles awayDentists
Great Expressions Dental Centers
1.9 miles awayMark Pullano Family Dentistry
16.4 miles awayKaren Lartin Family Dentistry
16.4 miles awayEastview Dental Associates
21.0 miles awayFamily Dentistry
22.7 miles awayParks
Springside Park
0.0 miles awayWahconah Park
0.6 miles awayWahcohah Park
0.8 miles awayCrow Playground
0.9 miles awayCommon
1.1 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Quaker Meeting House
12.5 miles awayShopping
Lee Premium Outlets
11.8 miles awayBarrington Plaza
18.5 miles awayCulture
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
1.3 miles awayLenox Community Center
8.0 miles awayWest Street Theater
8.1 miles awayBerkshire Performing Arts Center
8.2 miles awayKoussevitsky Music Shed
8.8 miles awayRestaurants
Hot Tomatoes
0.8 miles awayPizza House
0.9 miles awayEat on North
1.2 miles awayPortSmitt's
1.3 miles awayShiro Sushi Lounge
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