Pittsfield, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 44,415 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Pittsfield is in western Massachusetts, just 5 miles from the New York state line.
Cultural Attractions
Pittsfield is located in the Berkshires, home to dozens of renowned arts organizations like Tanglewood and the Barrington Stage Company.
Recreation
Pittsfield's Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary is known for hiking and bird-watching.
Historical
Herman Melville wrote the novel Moby-Dick while living in Pittsfield.
Economy
The company that would become General Electric was founded in Pittsfield in 1891. GE dominated the local economy for decades and remains a major employer in Pittsfield.
| Air quality [details] | 85 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 78.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 561 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 3 / 4 / 27 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 2 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Hospital | Troy , NY | No |
| Samaritan Hospital | Troy , NY | No |
| Albany Memorial Hospital | Albany , NY | No |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | Hudson , NY | No |
| Albany Medical Center | Albany , NY | No |
| St. Peter's Hospital | Albany , NY | No |
| Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital | Schenectady , NY | No |
| Ellis Hospital | Schenectady , NY | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Place | Pittsfield, MA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Pittsfield, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility | Pittsfield, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Springside Of Pittsfield Ltcf | Pittsfield, MA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Craneville Place At Dalton | Dalton, MA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center | Lenox, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Providence Care Center - Lenox | Lenox, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Laurel Lake Center For Health & Rehabilitation | Lee, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sweet Brook Transitional Care & Living Centers | Williamstown, MA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab | Williamstown, MA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Great Barrington, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Great Barrington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Great Barrington, MA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Timberlyn Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Great Barrington, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | North Adams, MA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Whittier Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | Ghent, NY | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Barnwell Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Valatie, NY | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Resurrection Nursing Home INC | Castleton On Hudson, NY | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Commons | East Greenbush, NY | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pine Haven Home | Philmont, NY | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Northwoods Rehab Rosewood Gar | Rensselaer, NY | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Berkshire Rehab & Skilled Care Center | Sandisfield, MA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Anchorage Nursing Home | Shelburne, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Eddy Heritage House Nursing Ctr | Troy, NY | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| James A Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center | Troy, NY | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Centre | Troy, NY | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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