Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center

Name: Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
Address: 40 SUNSET AVENUE, Lenox, MA, 01240, US
Telephone: 4136375015

40 Sunset Avenue, Lenox, MA 01240 · Berkshire County · 74 certified beds · avg 70 residents/day · certified since May 6, 2002

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.30

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Dec 9, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Aug 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Aug 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not notify the appropriate authorities when a resident with a mental disorder or intellectual disability had a significant change in condition.
Aug 15, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
May 22, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
May 22, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
May 22, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	3	F
2024	3	D
2025	2	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Massachusetts avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.30	3.89	3.95	top 22% in Massachusetts; top 29% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.85	0.65	0.69	top 16% in Massachusetts; top 24% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.54	3.51	3.50	top 38% in Massachusetts; top 40% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.36	0.46	0.48	bottom 38% in Massachusetts; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	41.0	38.2	45.8	bottom 39% in Massachusetts; top 39% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	23.1	42.6	42.9	top 14% in Massachusetts; top 18% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.42, RN 0.87, weekend 3.63. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Berkshire Retirement Community INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	05/01/2001
Berkshire Retirement Community INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Berkshire Retirement Community INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/26/2025
Consolati, Thomas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Gingras, Marcie Jo	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2021
Gingras, Marcie Jo	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Integritus Healthcare Management Services INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Integritus Healthcare Management Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Jones, William	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2009
Jones, William	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/24/2025
Jones, William	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Kittler, William	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022
Kittler, William	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"How do you coordinate with state agencies for residents with mental health conditions or intellectual disabilities?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Berkshire Place	5.9 mi	Pittsfield, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
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Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility	7.9 mi	Pittsfield, MA	★★★★★	5/5
Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center	9.7 mi	Dalton, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	10.8 mi	Great Barrington, MA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation	13.1 mi	Great Barrington, MA	★★★★☆	4/5
Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center	18.4 mi	Sandisfield, MA	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 225764.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center

40 Sunset Avenue, Lenox, MA 01240 · 4136375015

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "How do you coordinate with state agencies for residents with mental health conditions or intellectual disabilities?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 225764 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)