BERKSHIRE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
165 TOR COURT, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1966-07-06
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- NON-PROFIT
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(1,261 patients)
- 88.59%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(1,261 patients)
- 90.25%
- Got better at bathing(1,262 patients)
- 89.82%
- Breathing improved(1,048 patients)
- 87.27%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(1,257 patients)
- 85.03%
- Discharge function score(1,261 patients)
- 80.25%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(1,698 patients)
- 97.41%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(1,698 patients)
- 91.93%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,688 patients)
- 0.83%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(1,304 patients)
- 0.43%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(932 patients)
- 69.1%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(1,726 patients)
- 92.61%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,294 patients)
- 4.47%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(851 patients)
- 8.58%
- Sent health information to the next provider(472 patients)
- 97.25%
- Gave health information to the patient(1,220 patients)
- 94.02%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
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Questions to ask — BERKSHIRE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.