Mount Carmel Care Center
320 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240
Mount Carmel Care Center, a 69-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Lenox, MA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #198 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 3 / 5
- Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #198 of 338
- In-state rank among rated MA homes
- 4.10
- Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 22
- Inspection findings · 1 serious
The verdict
Mount Carmel Care Center, a 69-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Lenox, MA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #198 of 338 rated homes in MA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #198 of 338
- In-state rank among rated MA homes
- 4.10
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 22
- Inspection findings · 1 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 341 MA nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as Non profit - Church related. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 225581
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 69
- Residents
- 63
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Berkshire
- Last Inspection
- Apr 23, 2025
Staffing Data
How the 4.10 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 0.68 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 1.33
- CNA Hours
- 2.10
- Total Nursing Hours
- 4.10 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.10
- Nursing Turnover
- 73.3%
- RN Turnover
- 68.8%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Mount Carmel Care Center
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Mount Carmel Care Center ranks #198 of 338 rated nursing homes in MA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Mount Carmel Care Center operates 69 certified beds in Lenox, MA with approximately 63 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 3★ · quality 2★).
The inspection file contains 22 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $46K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.10 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.68 RN hours.
Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Mount Carmel Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 73.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (22 most recent)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: May 30, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: May 7, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 30, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: May 30, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 14, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 10, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: May 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: May 14, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: May 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 16, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 17, 2023
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 6.7% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 6.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 99.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 18.4% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 86.1% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 93.2% | No |
Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $46K
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | Fine | $46K |
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Mount Carmel Care Center, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside MA (69 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside MA (4.28 here).
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Adviniacare Newton Wellesley
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Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Mount Carmel Care Center
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The MA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MA registry
- Peer homes near 69 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MA. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
