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Fitchburg Healthcare

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

1199 JOHN FITCH HWY, Fitchburg, MA 01420

160 Beds
Medicare Since 1974

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1199 JOHN FITCH HWY
Fitchburg, MA 01420

About Fitchburg Healthcare

Nursing home overview and details

Fitchburg Healthcare is a for-profit nursing home in Fitchburg, MA, serving Worcester County and the surrounding community. The facility has 160 certified beds with an average daily census of 127.6 residents.

Fitchburg Healthcare has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974, bringing 52 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Fitchburg, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds160
Avg. Residents/Day127.6
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyWorcester
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Fitchburg Healthcare has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Fitchburg Healthcare provides 3.41 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.41 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 42.7%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.01 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.41
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.41
Total Nurse Turnover Rate42.7%
RN Turnover Rate50.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.01

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Fitchburg Healthcare has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at Fitchburg Healthcare

1 affiliated physicians

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About Fitchburg Healthcare

What is the CMS rating for Fitchburg Healthcare?

Fitchburg Healthcare has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Fitchburg Healthcare have?

Fitchburg Healthcare has 160 certified beds with an average daily census of 127.6 residents.

What type of facility is Fitchburg Healthcare?

Fitchburg Healthcare is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Worcester County in Fitchburg, MA.

How many doctors practice at Fitchburg Healthcare?

1 physicians are affiliated with Fitchburg Healthcare. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Fitchburg Healthcare have any safety concerns?

Fitchburg Healthcare has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·