Nursing homes in Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg, MA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands335 Nichols Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 168 | None |
| Fitchburg Healthcare1199 John Fitch Hwy · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 160 | 1 ($33,180) |
| Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center94 Summer Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 87 | 2 ($43,719) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Massachusetts, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Fitchburg
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.February 11, 2026 · Fitchburg Healthcare · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Fitchburg
Which nursing home in Fitchburg has the highest Medicare rating?
The Highlands has the highest overall rating in Fitchburg: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Fitchburg have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $76,899 in all. The most was $43,719, at Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Fitchburg?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Fitchburg is the largest?
The Highlands, with 168 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.