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HomeMassachusettsFitchburg Healthcare

Fitchburg Healthcare

1199 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 014209783450146WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(39 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
160
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $33,180

How Fitchburg Healthcare Compares in Massachusetts

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Massachusetts. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
MA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.51 hrs/day
MA average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
MA average
0.65 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.0%
MA average
38.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Massachusetts average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 0.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 11, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,296/mo
Massachusetts median
Private Room
$15,189/mo
Massachusetts median
Worcester County 65+
139,294
16.2% of county
County Population
858,898
Worcester County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Fitchburg Healthcare is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fitchburg, Massachusetts with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
133.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Worcester
Last Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
97.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0773Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$33,180
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 11, 2026
$33,180

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.88 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.22 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.51 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.0%
RN Turnover
41.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DELL'ANNO, DAMIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
STEPHAN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2017
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2017
DELL'ANNO, DAMIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 11, 2020
DIMOV, GUEORGUIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 15, 2022
NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 28, 2025
DELL'ANNO, DAMIONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 11, 2020
DIMOV, GUEORGUIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 15, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Fitchburg Healthcare and nearby alternatives.

All Massachusetts facilities
Fitchburg Healthcare
Fitchburg, MACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $33,180
Highlands, The
Fitchburg, MA4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fitchburg, MA1.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $43,719
Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Leominster, MA4.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $26,033
Life Care Center of Leominster
Leominster, MA4.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
Lancaster, MA8.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,964
Wachusett Manor
Gardner, MA9.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fitchburg Healthcare
Fitchburg, MA · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$33,180
Highlands, The
Fitchburg, MA
4,224 ft3/53/53/5None recorded
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fitchburg, MA
1.4 mi1/51/51/5$43,719
Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Leominster, MA
4.0 mi1/52/51/5$26,033
Life Care Center of Leominster
Leominster, MA
4.4 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
Lancaster, MA
8.5 mi5/55/52/5$8,964
Wachusett Manor
Gardner, MA
9.5 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Fitchburg Healthcare?▾
Fitchburg Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Fitchburg Healthcare cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Massachusetts is $14,296/month for a semi-private room and $15,189/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Fitchburg Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fitchburg Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Fitchburg Healthcare had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 11, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $33,180.
What are the staffing levels at Fitchburg Healthcare?▾
Fitchburg Healthcare provides 3.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 1.22 LPN hours, and 1.88 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.0%.
How many beds does Fitchburg Healthcare have?▾
Fitchburg Healthcare has 160 certified beds with an average of 133.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Fitchburg Healthcare?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Massachusetts, including 2 in Fitchburg. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Fitchburg Healthcare?▾
On Google Maps, Fitchburg Healthcare has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 39 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Next Step Healthcare

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →