Pittsfield, MA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Pittsfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,340–$15,380/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
40 Sunset Avenue, Lenox, MA 01240 · Berkshire County
Nursing • Hospice • Senior Housing
77
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (68 of 74 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lenox
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lenox, MA, with 74 certified beds and an average of about 68 residents per day. It operates as part of the Integritus Healthcare network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.65 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.90 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.5%, 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
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.65 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lenox for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 74
- Avg. residents/day
- 68
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Integritus Healthcare
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 225764
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,340–$15,380/mo (median $13,490) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,320–$9,740/mo (median $8,150) | 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.65
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.90
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.5%
- 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
- 2025-12-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
2025-12-09Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2023-05-22Severity F — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
2023-05-22Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
40 Sunset Avenue, Lenox, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center
How much does Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center cost?
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lenox, 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 Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center?
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center have availability?
Typically 92% full (68 of 74 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center offer?
Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox, MA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 74 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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