The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE
FITCHBURG, MA · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Fitchburg Healthcare has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspections, 2-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It reports 3.51 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $33,180 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.507 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $33,180recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.507.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.22
- Nurse aides
- 1.88
- Weekend nursing
- 3.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 41%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
36.2%29.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.7%5.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%5.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.5%10%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19%6.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.3%25.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%1.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.3%34.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
20.3%36%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%98.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $33,180 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $33,180 in total fines.
- $33,180
Federal fine
Feb 11, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Sep 1, 2017
Now operated by Fitchburg Healthcare, previously Golden Livingcenter Fitchburg.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 1.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 133.3 residents on an average day (83% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.