Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center

40 Sunset Avenue, Lenox, Massachusetts 01240

Last survey January 2026 · Provider #225764

CMS FIVE-STAR RATINGS

Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.

COMPLIANCE AT A GLANCE
Citations, last 12 months
3
55% below the Massachusetts average of 6.6
Serious citations (J–L)
0
no immediate jeopardy–level findings
Fines on record
None
civil monetary penalties
On cycle

The next survey window likely opens around November 2026

9 of ~15 typical months since the last standard survey (December 2025)
Dec 2025 · on cycle Window opens Nov 2026 → ~Mar 2027

Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.

Citation history

Health deficiencies cited at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.

3 in the last 12 months6 all-time 22 inspections on file
Incomplete CNA Meal Intake Documentation for a Resident with Weight Loss
D
F0842 F842: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Short Summary

A resident with dementia and generalized anxiety disorder experienced significant weight loss while CNA meal intake documentation in the EHR was frequently left incomplete, contrary to the facility’s Clinical Documentation policy requiring point-of-care charting every shift. Review of the resident’s Meal Intake by Day report over several months showed numerous blank entries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner where food and fluid intake amounts should have been recorded. The DON confirmed that blank spaces indicated CNAs had not completed required documentation of the resident’s meal consumption.

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Failure to Coordinate PASRR Assessments for Resident
D
F0644 F644: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Short Summary

A facility failed to coordinate assessments with the PASRR Unit for a resident admitted with Unspecified Dementia and Major Depressive Disorder. The resident was initially approved for a Provisional Emergency admission limited to seven days, but the facility did not complete a required Level II Resident Review when the stay exceeded this period. The Social Worker confirmed the absence of necessary documentation, indicating non-compliance with procedures.

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Failure to Conduct PASRR Level II Screen After Significant Change in Condition
D
F0646 F646: Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Short Summary

A facility failed to notify the State Mental Health Authority for a resident review after a significant change in mental condition. A resident with Major Depression and Anxiety Disorder experienced a suicide attempt, leading to emergency interventions and a psychiatric program transfer. Despite this, the facility did not conduct a required PASRR Level II screen to assess the need for additional support services, as mandated by their policy.

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Failure to Offer Pneumococcal Vaccination
D
F0883 F883: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Short Summary

A resident over 65 with Dementia and Parkinson's Disease was not offered the Pneumococcal Vaccination upon admission, as required by facility policy. The consent form lacked documentation of vaccine information being provided or consent obtained. The Infection Preventionist admitted to documenting the vaccine as declined without proper consent, although the resident's representative later consented to the vaccination.

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1F689Accident hazards & supervision82
2F880Infection prevention & control74
3F812Food safety & sanitation61
4F656Comprehensive care plans49

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Gulf Coast Village · 1.6 mi F689J

Resident with a documented fall history left unattended on the patio; found on the ground with a hip fracture.

Cypress Cove · 4.2 mi F812D

Walk-in cooler logs missing for 12 days; expired supplements in the medication room fridge.

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Walk supervision coverage on the memory-care unit at shift changeDo first
Audit fall-risk care plans for residents flagged high-riskF689
Verify kitchen temperature logs for the last 30 daysF812

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Mount Carmel Care Center 2.7 mi 0 0
Lee Healthcare 2.7 mi 17 0
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Berkshire Place 5.9 mi 2 0
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