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.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Historical financial and operational data for The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #82 / 82Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 82 homes we track in Massachusetts. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #12 / 82Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 82 homes we track in Massachusetts. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Massachusetts average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 - 7 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Massachusetts average is: 66.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Commons in Lincoln | NH AL IL MC SNF | Lincoln | 32
Facility
32
MA AVG
94
Rank
#268 / 276 |
86.3%
Facility
86.3%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#40 / 79 | +8% | 6.53
Facility
6.53
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#2 / 83 | +11% | +66% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 7
Facility
7
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#5 / 85 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#11 / 85 | - | 28 | C- |
5
Facility
5
MA AVG
53
Rank
#482 / 490 | New England Life Plan Communities Corp | $4.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $12.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 258.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 225782 | ||||
| Carleton-Willard Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bedford | 179
Facility
179
MA AVG
94
Rank
#12 / 276 | - | - | 5.68
Facility
5.68
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#5 / 83 | +7% | +45% | $25.5k
Facility
$25.5k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#67 / 86 | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#9 / 85 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#5 / 85 | 5 | 33 | A+ |
6
Facility
6
MA AVG
53
Rank
#481 / 490 | Carleton Willard Homes Inc | $39.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$39.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#1 / 82 | $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#3 / 82 | 53.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#59 / 82 | 225273 | ||||
| Brooksby Village | NH AL IL | Peabody | 104
Facility
104
MA AVG
94
Rank
#89 / 276 |
55.1%
Facility
55.1%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#73 / 79 | -31% | 5.51
Facility
5.51
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#6 / 83 | +4% | +40% | $167.1k
Facility
$167.1k
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#83 / 86 | 12
Facility
12
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#13 / 85 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#16 / 85 | 1 | 57 | A- |
43
Facility
43
MA AVG
53
Rank
#299 / 490 | Tracie Bettano | $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#57 / 82 | $36.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$36.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#1 / 82 | 324.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
324.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 82 | 225767 | ||||
| D‘Youville Life and Wellness Community | NH AL HOS IL MC SNF | Lowell (Pawtucketville) | 208
Facility
208
MA AVG
94
Rank
#6 / 276 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MA AVG
80.2%
Rank
#6 / 79 | +18% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
MA AVG
3.93
Rank
#34 / 83 | -44% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
MA AVG
$76.6k
Rank
#1 / 86 | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
32.7
Rank
#44 / 85 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
MA AVG
7.2
Rank
#39 / 85 | 1 | 198 | - |
19
Facility
19
MA AVG
53
Rank
#422 / 490 | D'youville Leadership Solutions, Inc | $24.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$24.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#8 / 82 | $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#9 / 82 | 64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#32 / 82 | 225515 | ||||
| The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center | - | NH IL SNF | Lawrence | 44
Facility
44
MA AVG
94
Rank
#245 / 276 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | A+ |
77
Facility
77
MA AVG
53
Rank
#140 / 490 | Sherry Verdick | $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$15.2M
Rank
#82 / 82 | $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
$9.7M
Rank
#82 / 82 | 74.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
74.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#12 / 82 | 225640 |
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.
The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center's occupancy is 51.7%.
The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.
The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center is registered as a non-profit in MA.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.
The Berkeley Retirement Home and Nursing Center is located at 150 Berkeley St, Lawrence, MA 01841.
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