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Make your golden years brighter and livelier with Berkshire Commons, an astonishing senior living community in Berks County, Reading, PA, offering assisted living and memory care. Set on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club, the community provides a scenic environment and easy access to plenty of shopping and dining areas nearby. Residents can choose from an array of private studios and large one bedroom suites, all designed to fit their unique social and financial needs.
At Berkshire Commons, residents living with memory loss are provided with safe and secure living spaces, specialized programming, and meaningful activities 7 days a week. The community also offers Respite Stay options to provide caregivers with a much needed break while ensuring their loved ones are cared for in a safe and welcoming environment. The community also offers a wide array of amenities, including various recreational activities, maintenance services, room services, and health & wellness programs, making sure residents’ holistic needs are met.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Berkshire Commons is legally operated by 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 43 | 63 | This facility has 32% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (43 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 32% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 8.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 32% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (8.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 32% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 74% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 74% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 29 | 11 | This facility has 164% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (29 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 164% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 8 | This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (14 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 48% | 73% | This facility has 25 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (48% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 25% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (9 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.8 | 0.8 | This facility has 125% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 125% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, with some renewal and follow-up visits citing issues related to staff training, medication management, emergency preparedness, and resident care plans. Complaint investigations occasionally substantiated concerns about resident-to-resident altercations and timely medical care, but corrective actions were implemented each time. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent inspections consistently free of deficiencies after prior citations were addressed.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Sherry Smith serves as the Executive Director at Berkshire Commons, where she is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment tailored to the unique needs of each resident. She leads the community in providing a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle for all residents.
11.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Reading's city center to Berkshire Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.04 miles to nearest hospital (Beginnings Maternity Center)
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Berkshire Commons is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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The legal owner and operator of Berkshire Commons is 5485 Perkiomen Avenue Operations Llc.
Berkshire Commons has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license number is 221990.
According to PA state health department records, Berkshire Commons's license expires on June 14, 2026.
Berkshire Commons's occupancy is 49%.
Berkshire Commons has 75 beds.
Berkshire Commons has had 43 recently reported deficiencies.
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