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Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

265 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226 · Berkshire County

Discover Craneville Place in the Berkshires: 24/7 skilled nursing, short-term rehab, & long-term care. Safe, comfortable, and respectful environment.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 69% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dalton

Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dalton, MA, with 89 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day. It operates as part of the Banecare Management network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.74 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.74 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Dalton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 89
Avg. residents/day: 62
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Part of a chain: Banecare Management
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 225455

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,340–$15,380/mo (median $13,490)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pittsfield prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.74; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.47; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 50.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-01
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-07Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2025-04-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2025-04-01Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-01-18Severity F — potential for harmNursing 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.

2024-01-18Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2024-01-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-01-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2024-01-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Private rooms available

Location

265 Main Street, Dalton, MA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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4.5

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Common questions about Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

How much does Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center cost?

Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Dalton, MA area typically runs $12,340–$15,380 per month (median $13,490, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center?

Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center have availability?

Typically 69% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center offer?

Craneville Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Dalton, MA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 89 beds.

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