The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center

Q: Is The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center in a walkable area?

The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the phone number of The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center?

(978) 682-1614 will put you in contact with the team at The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center.

Q: Is The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center

Independent Living in Lawrence

150 Berkeley St, Lawrence, MA 01841 View map

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The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center

Make your retirement dreams come alive at The Berkeley, a compassionate senior living community in Lawrence, MA, offering independent living and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own studio apartment with a full private bathroom and access to personalized dining room meal service for three meals a day. Round-the-clock nursing care is provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs), offering residents peace of mind.

The community provides a welcoming environment where residents can discover new hobbies, meet new friends and maintain their independence with the help of convenient services and plentiful amenities. Residents live a convenient lifestyle with light housekeeping, laundry services and full pharmacy services. The activities team provides residents with a wide range of things to do including daily exercise, crafts, parties, entertainment, and daily religious services in our onsite chapel. At The Berkeley, residents enjoy a community that provides them plenty of opportunities to live a fulfilling life.

(978) 682-1614

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

51.7%

308 days

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.

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.4M

Surplus of revenue

$246.0K

Voluntary non-profit community

Home revenue

$4.4M

Surplus of revenue

$246.0K

Payroll costs

$2.4M

54.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.8M

Total costs $4.1M

33 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 77 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. James Dillon, Administrator

Total Employees

Full-Time Employees

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Two-story

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center

Independent Living Nursing Home

Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+

General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+

General Massachusetts 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).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+

General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

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

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled

General Massachusetts 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).

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

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

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

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled

General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits

Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

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

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$15/hour) Job placement

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Massachusetts 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

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

1.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Lawrence's city center to The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 51.7% ↓ 28.0pp vs 2022

Net Income $246.0K ↑ ~$654.7K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2.4M ↑ ~$171.3K vs 2022

Profit Margin 6.7% ↑ 18.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.8%	88.7%	90.4%	89.0%	87.0%	90.0%	88.6%	84.0%	87.3%	88.2%	74.3%	79.7%	51.7%
Beds	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44
Net Income	-$175,803	-$198,507	$53,631	-$76,569	-$76,910	-$123,974	$55,156	-$496,121	-$121,319	$117,225	-$304,771	-$408,676	$246,043
Gross Revenue	$2,726,692	$3,113,134	$3,366,751	$3,536,281	$3,701,758	$2,681,107	$3,942,605	$4,020,155	$3,346,667	$3,547,899	$3,246,560	$3,554,758	$3,650,513
Operating Expenses	$2,766,655	$2,759,789	$2,788,823	$2,760,964	$2,901,470	$2,899,067	$2,849,199	$3,184,921	$2,891,949	$3,057,035	$3,082,801	$3,129,720	$3,403,950
Net Patient Revenue	$2,580,204	$2,519,578	$2,541,564	$2,664,203	$2,771,054	$2,681,107	$2,658,704	$2,712,585	$2,571,790	$2,567,407	$2,465,840	$2,733,389	$2,928,090
Total Payroll	$1,864,356	$1,925,962	$1,913,367	$1,940,168	$1,982,025	$2,158,595	$2,078,277	$2,096,845	$1,985,390	$2,198,007	$2,103,357	$2,196,331	$2,367,623
Profit Margin %	-6.5%	-6.4%	1.6%	-2.2%	-2.1%	-4.6%	1.4%	-12.3%	-3.6%	3.3%	-9.4%	-11.5%	6.7%
Medicare %	3.1%	3.5%	2.3%	2.4%	6.0%	3.2%	2.7%	2.9%	1.3%	1.3%	3.8%	2.1%	8.0%
Medicaid %	33.2%	33.3%	34.0%	24.6%	24.2%	31.6%	31.0%	28.5%	27.3%	37.8%	42.2%	48.7%	65.4%
Private %	63.6%	63.2%	63.7%	73.1%	69.8%	65.2%	66.3%	68.6%	71.3%	60.9%	54.0%	49.3%	26.6%
Revenue/Day	$177	$176	$175	$186	$198	$186	$187	$201	$183	$181	$207	$214	$353
Cost/Day	$190	$193	$192	$193	$208	$201	$200	$236	$206	$215	$258	$245	$410
Avg Length of Stay	256.1 days	203.3 days	251.4 days	746.8 days	368.1 days	493.4 days	486.4 days	317.8 days	277.2 days	365.0 days	125.0 days	852.8 days	307.7 days

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Is The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center in a walkable area?

The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center?

(978) 682-1614 will put you in contact with the team at The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center.

Is The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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