FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE

1199 JOHN FITCH HWY, FITCHBURG, MA 01420 · CCN 225216 · 160 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-02-11 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.12

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−4%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.28

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

42%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $33,180 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-11	Fine	$33,180

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

HERMITAGE HEALTHCARE (THE) (WORCESTER, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
WEDGEMERE HEALTHCARE (TAUNTON, MA) — CMS overall1 of 5
DEXTER HOUSE HEALTHCARE (MALDEN, MA) — CMS overall3 of 5
OAKHILL HEALTHCARE (MIDDLEBORO, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
WESTBOROUGH HEALTHCARE (WESTBOROUGH, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
GARDEN PLACE HEALTHCARE (ATTLEBORO, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5
PLYMOUTH HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE (PLYMOUTH, MA) — CMS overall1 of 5
WEST NEWTON HEALTHCARE (WEST NEWTON, MA) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 37

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-02-11	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-11	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-30	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-17	F0557	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0773	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0825	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-01	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0687	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0694	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0699	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0727	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0772	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE, FITCHBURG” at medicare.gov/care-compare.