Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 94 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- CCN
- 225227
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 87
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 66
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 7 Mar 2025. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Massachusetts is 6. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $43,719 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Massachusetts (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Worcester County median | Massachusetts median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 50 homes in the county, 341 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Massachusetts median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 7 Mar 2025 | 11 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Mar 2024 | 24 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | G | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 24 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | Fine | $13,806 | |
| 26 Mar 2024 | Fine | $29,913 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Massachusetts median | Massachusetts average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.13 | 3.70 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.84 | 2.26 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.88 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 30.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Massachusetts median
- 37.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.7% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.5% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Worcester County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg Healthcare | Fitchburg | 1 of 5 | 14 | $33,180 | 11 Feb 2026 | |
| Highlands, The | Fitchburg | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 25 Nov 2025 | |
| Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Leominster | 1 of 5 | 5 | $26,033 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Leominster | Leominster | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 | |
| River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr | Lancaster | 5 of 5 | 0 | $8,964 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Wachusett Manor | Gardner | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Gardner | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 2 Feb 2026 | |
| Sterling Village | Sterling | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 22 Dec 2025 | |
| Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center | West Boylston | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Alliance Health at Baldwinville | Baldwinville | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Holden | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 20 May 2026 | |
| Knollwood Nursing Center | Worcester | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 15 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (CCN 225227). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/fitchburg-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-fitchburg-ma-225227/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 7 Mar 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 11 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Massachusetts as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.