Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Great Barrington, Massachusetts · CCN 225250
26 surveys since 2011, 12 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 132
- Surveys
- 26
- Harm or worse
- 12
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 146
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- INTEGRITUS HEALTHCARE
- County
- Berkshire
- Medicare-certified since
- 1976
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 36 not-for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Massachusetts.
Last survey on record
Jul 31, 2025
466 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.73 | 3.89 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.32 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 56.0% | 37.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $74,354 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G25.6% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2466.7% | E411.1% | F38.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B38.3% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8423×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6072×
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F6412×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F6862×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Jun 15, 2022
Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had a diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . -On [DATE] Resident #1 who required continual supervision while eating, was seated in the Unit's Lounge (designated supervised eating area) where a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) delivered and set-up Resident #1's meal for him/her. The CNA then exited the Unit Lounge, however there were no other staff members in the Unit Lounge at that time to supervise him/her, leaving Resident #1 alone and unsupervised while eating his/her dinner. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jun 15, 2022
Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who had a known history of choking and had a Physician's order indicating he/she required staff supervision during all meals, the Facility failed to ensure he/she was provided with the required level of staff supervision to maintain his/her safety while eating. -On [DATE] Resident #1 who required continual supervision from staff while eating, was seated in the Unit's Lounge (designated supervised eating area) where a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) delivered and set-up Resident #1's meal for him/her. The CNA then exited the Unit Lounge, however there were no other staff members in the Unit Lounge at that time to supervise him/her, leaving Resident #1 alone and unsupervised while eating his/her dinner. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 31, 2025
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain an environment that was free of accident hazards and risks for three Residents (#7, #63, and #67), out of a total sample of 26 residents. Specifically, For Resident #7, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation and provide effective interventions and adequate supervision to prevent falls when the Resident was identified as high falls risk due to cognitive impairment, had multiple previous falls including one fall with sustained fractures, and was left unattended in the Activity Room with other residents and sustained a hip fracture requiring hospitalization and surgical intervention.For Resident #63, the facility failed to implement assistive devices and appropriate… […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF686Jan 11, 2023
During observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure its staff provided repositioning as required to prevent the development of a facility acquired pressure injury for one Resident (#50), out of a sample of 24 residents. Findings include: Resident #50 was admitted to the facility in April 2022 with diagnoses including unspecified Dementia and protein calorie malnutrition (under-nutrition resulting from inadequate intake, digestion or absorption of protein or calories). The Resident was also diagnosed with Covid-19 in January 2023. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF730May 15, 2024
Based on record and policy review, and review of the facility assessment, the facility failed to ensure that annual performance appraisals were completed every 12 months and regular in-service education was provided based on the outcome of the performance appraisals for four Certified Nurses Aides (CNAs) out of a sample of five CNAs. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that expectations, individual performance, and training requirements were communicated to CNA #3, CNA #4, CNA #5 and CNA #6 through the annual performance appraisal process as required. […]
Read 31 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 31 of 132 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 4, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Jul 31, 2025Standard12 findings · 1 harm
- Jul 16, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Feb 4, 2025Complaint1 finding
- May 15, 2024Standard11 findings
- Dec 19, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Jan 11, 2023Standard8 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 15, 2022Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
Show the 18 earlier surveys
- Jun 15, 2021Standard15 findings
- Jul 8, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jun 15, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jun 9, 2020Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Jan 17, 2020Standard14 findings
- Feb 11, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jan 29, 2019Standard18 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 11, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Oct 17, 2017Standard7 findings
- Jan 20, 2017Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Sep 7, 2016Standard5 findings
- Jun 4, 2015Standard8 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 10, 2014Standard2 findings
- Jun 17, 2013—2 findings
- Jun 14, 2012—3 findings
- Sep 30, 2011—2 findings · 2 harm
- May 12, 2011—5 findings
- Mar 30, 2011—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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