Berkshire Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.5% | 136 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.1% | 73 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.6% | 781 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.5% | 820 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.4% | 147 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 319 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 2,067 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.11% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Berkshire Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Berkshire Medical Center has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Pittsfield, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berkshire Medical Center a good hospital?
Berkshire Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Pittsfield, MA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Berkshire Medical Center located?
Berkshire Medical Center is located at 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Phone: (413) 447-2000.
What is the star rating for Berkshire Medical Center?
Berkshire Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Berkshire Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Berkshire Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 471 patients/yr | $35,838 | $21,682 | 39% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 367 patients/yr | $22,230 | $14,422 | 35% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 170 patients/yr | $28,544 | $18,087 | 37% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 123 patients/yr | $24,775 | $14,374 | 42% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $23,554 | $16,367 | 31% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $33,035 | $19,402 | 41% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 75 patients/yr | $31,217 | $18,179 | 42% less |
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITH REHABILITATION THERAPY 75 patients/yr | $8,686 | $17,032 | -96% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 73 patients/yr | $25,915 | $11,120 | 57% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 73 patients/yr | $22,010 | $10,798 | 51% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Berkshire
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220046