Fitchburg Healthcare
Fitchburg, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225216) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $33,180
Phone: (978) 345-0146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fitchburg Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fitchburg Healthcare reports 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
Fitchburg Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $33,180.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Fitchburg Healthcare is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1974. The facility is licensed for 160 beds and reports an average daily census of 133.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Fitchburg Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its four component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 2 stars. The overall rating is below the state average.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.50698 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40802 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on this facility's record, totaling $33,180.00. There are 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this listing.
Fitchburg Healthcare is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fitchburg Healthcare has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Fitchburg Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.50698 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40802 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing turnover rate of 42.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $33,180.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fitchburg Healthcare is certified for 160 beds with an average daily census of 133.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Next Step Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9783450146 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9783450146 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225216?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.