Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · West Babylon, NY
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Nursing Home
Benefits
Employee reviews rate pay and benefits between 2.8 and 3.4 out of 5, suggesting a modest but not inadequate compensation and benefits structure.
The city
Living in West Babylon, NY
West Babylon sits along Long Island's south shore in Suffolk County, where suburban neighborhoods meet the edge of the Great South Bay. Nurses relocating here find a quiet residential setting with easy access to beaches, parks, and the broader Long Island healthcare corridor. A practical home base for those who want calm after a shift but connectivity to the greater.
Browse roles in West Babylon- State price level · New York
- 107.9
- 8% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,225/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in West Babylon, NY (also referred to as Babylon, NY).
- Nursing Home · West Babylon
More about Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The facility offers short-term rehabilitation services and long-term nursing care, featuring a state-of-the-art real-life home simulation environment designed to help residents regain independence through everyday skills training in a realistic setting. The facility has plans for renovation with updated nursing technology. The employer is part of the Fuchs family of facilities, as referenced on their website, and emphasizes a family-like culture for both residents and staff. The organization is actively recruiting RN Charge Nurses, LPNs, and Nursing Assistants. Reviews from current and former employees are mixed, with an overall Indeed rating of 2.9 out of 5 based on 7 reviews for the Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center listing specifically. A related Indeed listing for 'Berkshire Nursing Home' shows a 2.8 overall rating from 13 reviews. The facility appears on Glassdoor as 'Berkshire Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.' There is also a separate, similarly named 'Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center' in Vinton, which is a 180-bed facility operated by MFA under the LifeWorks Rehab brand — this appears to be a distinct employer.
The organization's stated mission centers on treating residents' loved ones as they would treat their own, offering the highest quality care and rehabilitation services. They prioritize wellness, health, and comfort, and describe residents and staff as part of one big family. Their rehabilitation philosophy emphasizes real-world skill acquisition through home-simulation environments to promote resident independence.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Nurse and nursing assistant reviews on Indeed are mixed to slightly negative. The overall rating of 2.9/5 (7 reviews for Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center) and 2.8/5 (13 reviews for Berkshire Nursing Home) indicate below-average employee satisfaction. Positive themes include fair pay for the job, time and location flexibility, and the ability to learn new things. Negative themes include concerns about trust in colleagues, lack of a sense of belonging, insufficient support from managers, and limited opportunities for advancement. Management scores are notably low at 2.6–2.8 out of 5. Pay and benefits received slightly above-average marks at 3.4/5 on the Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center listing.
The good
- Fair pay relative to job expectations (noted in employee reviews)
- Time and location flexibility appreciated by some staff
- Opportunities to learn new skills in a rehabilitation setting
- Family-oriented workplace culture promoted by leadership
- State-of-the-art rehabilitation technology including real-life home simulation
- Planned facility renovation with updated nursing technology
The hard parts
- Low management ratings with concerns about insufficient manager support
- Employees report a weak sense of belonging and trust in colleagues
- Limited opportunities for job security and career advancement (rated 2.5–3.0 out of 5)
- Below-average overall employee satisfaction scores across review platforms
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
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Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 3, 2026
- Website
- berkshirerehab.com ↗
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West Babylon, New York
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