dialysis center in Pittsfield, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
8 Conte Drive, Dialysis Unit, Pittsfield, MA 01201 · (413) 447-3066
CMS dialysis facility star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Berkshire Medical Center at a glance
Berkshire Medical Center is a non-profit dialysis center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Berkshire County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.7.
It has 25 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 7, 2018
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Berkshire County
- CMS Certification Number
- 223506
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 25 | 18 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Blood transfusions | As Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 96% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Berkshire Medical Center's rating?
Berkshire Medical Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Massachusetts dialysis centers is 3.7 stars.
Where is Berkshire Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Berkshire Medical Center is at 8 Conte Drive, Dialysis Unit, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Phone: (413) 447-3066.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.