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Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Fitchburg, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225227) · 87 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.04★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $43,719
Phone: (978) 343-3530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.

Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.

Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $43,719.00, with 0 payment denials. The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Fitchburg Rehabilitat… Fitchburg Rehabilitat…: 1★ 1★ MA average MA average: 3.04★ 3.04★ Ephram Lahasky chain avg Ephram Lahasky chain avg: 1.8★ 1.8★

About this facility

Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. The facility is certified for 87 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.5 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since July 1975.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an 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, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.

Nurse staffing is reported at 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.

CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $43,719.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program status was indicated in the supplied data for this facility.

Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is part of a chain operated by Ephram Lahasky, which includes 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 stars. CMS data does not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly at the facility or on the Care Compare website, as ratings and records are updated periodically.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star and turnover of 30.8%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $43,719.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 87 beds and has an average daily census of 65.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of a chain operated by Ephram Lahasky consisting of 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been federally certified since July 1, 1975.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9783433530 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9783433530 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225227?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.