Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
West Babylon, NY · 175 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number 335083 · first certified August 1970
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
4 citations — more than 7% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 10 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 29, 2023 | 2 |
| August 20, 2024 | 2 |
| February 18, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-03-29 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2024-08-20 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-08-20 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2023-03-29 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 20, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 24, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 24, 2024) |
March 29, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.