Berkshire Place in Providence, RI
SaveBerkshire Place is a nursing home community in Providence, RI.
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455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Several residents’ families describe the building as unclean and strongly odorous.
Multiple reviewers say they noticed dirty conditions, odors, and pests, including mentions of urine-like smells and feces. Some describe room or floor conditions as filthy enough to make visits upsetting. Others also mention germs spreading in the building. These concerns show up alongside complaints that care needs weren’t handled promptly.
Reviewers report a wide range in staff communication, from attentive help to dismissiveness.
Some reviewers say phones went unanswered, call buttons weren’t answered promptly, or medication wasn’t provided as expected. Others describe staff as rude, unresponsive, or lacking compassion when questions were raised. A few reviews contrast that by praising nurses and aides as kind and helpful, suggesting experiences vary by unit or moment. Overall, residents’ families describe that communication and follow-through can be unreliable.
Several reviewers say the rehab therapy staff helps them regain strength and mobility.
Many reviews connect positive outcomes to therapy, including mentions of PT and OT teams being great and helping patients improve walking or regain strength. Some reviewers describe good therapy even while noting other problems. Others, however, report that rehab felt like the bare minimum or that medication and nursing support didn’t match what they needed. Taken together, residents describe therapy as a standout area, but daily care experiences aren’t consistently aligned.
Residents and families mention activities that keep people engaged.
Several reviews describe arts and crafts, bingo, and music as part of day-to-day life, and they note residents seemed occupied. Reviews focused on dementia care also mention live music, pet-therapy visits, and daily exercise and craft programs. One reviewer said they hadn’t seen activities yet, while others say the activities helped make visits and stays feel more supportive. Overall, activities come through as a consistently referenced part of the experience.
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220 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Theodore F Green State (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesBerkshire Place is located at 455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 in Providence County, Rhode Island
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