Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 175-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 10 Berkshire Road in West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, owned by Berkshire Nursing Home, LLC, a for-profit entity. Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1, 1970, it carries over 55 years of operating history. Approximately 168 residents are in residence, an occupancy rate of 91.4% against the New York state average of 78.6%. A resident council and automatic sprinkler system are both confirmed.
CMS rates the facility 5/5 stars overall, with a 5/5 health inspection rating and a 4/5 quality measures rating, both above New York averages. The long-term quality measures rating is 5/5. The staffing rating is 2/5, below the state average of 2.53 and the national average of 3.14; nursing hours per resident per day also run below both averages. Zero fines and zero substantiated complaints appear in the CMS record.
Three inspections are on record with the New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, all with citations, against a state average of 9 with 5 carrying citations. The most recent, a complaint investigation on October 30, 2024, identified one Level 2 deficiency related to abuse reporting documentation, corrected by November 22, 2024. Earlier inspections cited a Level 3 deficiency for accident hazards and Level 2 issues in pressure ulcer treatment, life safety, and physical environment, all corrected within a few months. No severe deficiencies appear in the history. One enforcement action is on record: Stipulation and Order NH-25-004, dated August 20, 2024. Forty-two complaints have been filed at 24 per 100 occupied beds, well below the state average of 49.9.
Confirmed care types include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and dementia care. A doctor is on staff. Named programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and enteral nutrition therapy. Amenities include over four acres of grounds and gardens, free Wi-Fi, cable television, phone service, laundry, and concierge services. A gym and a real-life home simulation environment support rehabilitation. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is approximately 2.69 miles away.
Berkshire suits seniors in West Babylon seeking skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, or dementia care in a facility with a 5-star overall CMS rating and a complaint rate well below the state average. Families should ask about staffing levels and night-shift protocols before placement.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Berkshire Nursing Home, LLC (For Profit).
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 57% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
| 24 | 29 | This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (24 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 17% better |
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Health citations
| 20 | 20 | This facility has health citations in line with the New York average (20 vs. NY avg 20).— At avg |
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Life safety citations
| 4 | 4 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 4 | 4.8 | This facility has 17% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 4.8).↓ 17% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 2 | 3.2 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 3.2).↓ 38% better |
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 12 | 9 | This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (12 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 33% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 20% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 33% | 56% | This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (33% vs. NY avg 56%).↓ 23% better |
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 43 | 79 | This facility has 46% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (43 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 46% better |
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Complaints per year
| 7.2 | 13.2 | This facility has 45% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (7.2 vs. NY avg 13.2).↓ 45% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.27 | 0.50 | This facility has 46% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.27 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 46% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 16 | 15 | This facility has 7% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (16 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 7% worse |
The most recent inspection on October 30, 2024, identified one Level 2 deficiency related to abuse reporting documentation, which was corrected by November 22, 2024. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies, including a Level 3 citation for accident hazards and several Level 2 issues involving pressure ulcer treatment, life safety code, and physical environment, all of which were corrected within a few months. Prior reports also noted deficiencies with means of egress, sprinkler system maintenance, and construction standards, which were addressed by mid-2023. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring issues in safety and reporting, but corrections were consistently made in a timely manner.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in W Babylon, New York.
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4.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from W Babylon's city center to Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
12,917 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 95 | 3 | 98 | 35,165 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 16 | 40 | 11,178 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 30 | 1 | 31 | 6,892 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2,729 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2,292 | 78 | 86% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,230 | 91 | 100% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2,225 | 78 | 86% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,316 | 78 | 86% | 8.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 870 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 822 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 771 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 486 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 39 | 43% | 3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 20, 2024 · $9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | West Babylon (Moraga) | 300 | 82.6% | -6% | 2.80 | +53% | -22% | 0 | 24 | 8.0 | - | 267 | 24 | - | $45.7M | $14.3M | 31.4% | 335681 | ||||
| Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | W Babylon | 175 | 90.3% | +2% | 2.74 | +12% | -23% | 1 | 8 | 2.0 | 2 | 164 | 46 | Susan Aschkenazi | $39.8M | $9.7M | 24.3% | 335083 |
Historical financial and operational data for Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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The legal owner and operator of Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is Berkshire Nursing Home, LLC (For Profit).
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NY state health department records, Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license number is 5101301N.
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 90%.
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 175 beds.
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has had 24 recently reported deficiencies.
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