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Complete Care at Berkshire

5501 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606 View Map

Complete Care at Berkshire is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Overview of Complete Care at Berkshire

As its name suggests, Complete Care at Berkshire provides a complete list of comprehensive care that enhances the quality of life for its seniors. It’s been one of the city’s most trusted skilled nursing communities because it has the most comfortable and secure environment and lifestyle for the residents. Complete Care strives to improve the lives of its residents by touching their lives and leading them to an extraordinary experience of senior care.
The nursing home practices the golden standard of exemplary living– a high-end level of medical attention. They specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, sub-acute rehabilitation, in-house dialysis, long-term care, and in-house dialysis.

(833) 816-0049

Managed by Shannon Vinciguerra

Administrator

Shannon Vinciguerra serves as the Administrator at Complete Care at Berkshire. She leads the community with a focus on establishing strong relationships with residents and fostering a committed, long-tenured staff dedicated to providing exemplary care beyond traditional standards.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.51/day Pennsylvania avg: 4.15/day

Overall rating

5/5

Pennsylvania avg: 3.0/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Pennsylvania avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Pennsylvania avg: 3.4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Pennsylvania avg: 3.4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 130

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

91.3%

122

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

55% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$16.3M

Profit

$462.8K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$16,266,898.00

Profit

$462,803.00

Payroll costs

$6.6M

40.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$9.0M

Total costs $15.6M

Walk Score: 33 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Additional licensing details

Safety & Compliance

Hoyer Lift

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Post-Acute Care

Skilled Nursing

Long-Term Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Services, What to Expect, Careers, Contact

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Complete Care at Berkshire

SNF

Reading

130

91.3%

$16,116,327.00

$6,580,689.00

40.8%

121.50

5/5

3.5083

4/5

3/5

5/5

-15%

+16%

Mifflin Center

SNF

Shillington

136

GENESIS PA HOLDINGS LLC

96.4%

$27,601,227.00

$6,964,020.00

25.2%

127.10

3/5

3.2299

3/5

-22%

+22%

Fairlane Gardens at Reading

SNF

Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

SNF

Complete Care at Berkshire

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Reading

Bed Count: 130

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 395938

Occupancy: 91.3%

Home Revenue: $16,116,327.00

Payroll Costs: $6,580,689.00

Payroll %: 40.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 121.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5083

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Citations: 8

RN share vs State Avg:

-42%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-15%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+16%

Mifflin Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Shillington

Bed Count: 136

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GENESIS PA HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 395138

Occupancy: 96.4%

Home Revenue: $27,601,227.00

Payroll Costs: $6,964,020.00

Payroll %: 25.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 127.10

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2299

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 17

RN share vs State Avg:

-48%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-22%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+22%

Fairlane Gardens at Reading

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

5501 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606

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130

Total Staff

120

Employees

Contractors

45,904

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	9	9.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	27	8.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	64	7.7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

103 staff

8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.8%

of total hours from contractors

3,565 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	64	0	64	21,742	91	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	27	0	27	9,529	91	100%	8.6
Registered Nurse	9	0	9	2,803	91	100%	9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	2,535	87	96%	7.9
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,447	65	71%	8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,376	91	100%	6.2
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	1,000	66	73%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	947	77	85%	7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	860	69	76%	7.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	848	75	82%	7.2
Dietitian	1	0	1	528	66	73%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	476	60	66%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	467	62	68%	7.5
Administrator	1	0	1	464	58	64%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	444	59	65%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8

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Total Health inspections 3

55% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 8

74% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 31.3

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 7

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 15, 2023

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 15, 2023

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 15, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Complete Care Management

Resident Census by Payment Source

112 Total Residents

Medicare 11 (9.8%)

Medicaid 80 (71.4%)

Private Pay/Other 21 (18.8%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 11.6

5% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score 22.4

Near Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.3%

3% below Pennsylvania average.

Walking Ability Worsened 23.2%

10% above Pennsylvania average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.6%

4% below Pennsylvania average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.3%

3% above Pennsylvania average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.8%

32% below Pennsylvania average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

13% below Pennsylvania average.

Depressive Symptoms 6.7%

21% above Pennsylvania average.

Antipsychotic Use 5.4%

68% below Pennsylvania average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.4%

6% above Pennsylvania average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.1%

5% above Pennsylvania average.

Lost Too Much Weight 9.2%

38% above Pennsylvania average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 64.7%

6% worse than Pennsylvania average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.9%

25% worse than Pennsylvania average

Influenza Vaccine 63.7%

7% worse than Pennsylvania average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Complete Care at Berkshire based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.3% ↑ 0.7pp vs 2022

Net Income $462,803 ↑ ~$376K vs 2022

Total Payroll $8,391,938 ↑ ~$880K vs 2022

Profit Margin 2.9% ↑ 2.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.7%	97.4%	97.2%	96.2%	96.7%	95.9%	95.7%	95.6%	88.7%	81.5%	90.6%	91.3%
Beds	130	130	130	130	130	130	130	130	130	130	130	130
Net Income	-$436,366	-$310,993	-$196,166	-$593,188	-$917,088	-$1,242,413	-$644,338	-$2,104,273	-$1,200,293	-$1,903,323	$86,868	$462,803
Gross Revenue	$16,276,386	$17,292,417	$17,701,898	$18,327,470	$18,358,446	$18,945,040	$19,702,332	$20,331,262	$19,629,453	$15,651,822	$16,059,705	$16,116,327
Operating Expenses	$14,760,615	$14,640,987	$14,338,109	$14,439,360	$14,116,625	$14,474,448	$14,179,721	$15,517,260	$15,007,726	$12,742,864	$13,749,302	$14,631,685
Net Patient Revenue	$14,275,692	$14,277,819	$14,088,319	$13,800,192	$13,158,741	$13,195,117	$13,508,445	$13,390,737	$13,793,053	$10,838,296	$13,638,207	$15,176,598
Total Payroll	$8,211,839	$8,049,928	$7,520,425	$7,253,135	$6,796,910	$7,014,400	$6,990,352	$7,021,989	$7,630,013	$5,827,252	$7,512,036	$8,391,938
Profit Margin %	-2.7%	-1.8%	-1.1%	-3.2%	-5.0%	-6.6%	-3.3%	-10.4%	-6.1%	-12.2%	0.5%	2.9%
Medicare %	17.5%	17.0%	12.5%	14.2%	10.1%	11.5%	11.8%	13.0%	13.0%	11.4%	15.8%	11.1%
Medicaid %	59.2%	56.1%	63.7%	62.4%	68.4%	69.2%	64.8%	68.3%	68.7%	64.3%	69.7%	70.3%
Private %	23.4%	26.9%	23.8%	23.4%	21.5%	19.3%	23.4%	18.7%	18.3%	24.2%	14.4%	18.6%
Revenue/Day	$310	$309	$306	$302	$286	$290	$298	$295	$327	$337	$317	$350
Cost/Day	$321	$317	$311	$316	$307	$318	$312	$342	$356	$396	$320	$338
Avg Length of Stay	158.1 days	165.1 days	197.0 days	154.7 days	176.4 days	141.7 days	125.4 days	122.0 days	105.5 days	98.2 days	104.1 days	106.4 days

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).

Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).

PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

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Complete Care at Berkshire

Complete Care at Berkshire is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Complete Care at Berkshire is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Complete Care at Berkshire

Complete Care at Berkshire is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Complete Care at Berkshire is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Managed by Shannon Vinciguerra

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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