Fitchburg Healthcare

1199 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420 · (978) 345-0146
For profit - Limited Liability company · 160 certified beds

Fitchburg Healthcare has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 12 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $33,180 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on February 11, 2026 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.February 11, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 11, 2026 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 30, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.September 17, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $33,180February 11, 2026

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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