Mount Carmel Care Center
320 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240 · (413) 637-2660
Non profit - Church related · 69 certified beds
Mount Carmel Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 6 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $46,410 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 23, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.April 23, 2025 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 23, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 23, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.April 23, 2025 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 23, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $46,410April 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.10 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.33 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 73.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 63.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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- Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Great Barrington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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