FITCHBURG, MA 01420
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 225216 · 160 beds
FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE is a Medicare-certified nursing home in FITCHBURG, MA (CMS Certification Number 225216). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 2/5). Federal inspection records list 39 health deficiencies, including 1 serious deficiency flag. The most recent survey date on record is February 11, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $33K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 39 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | February 11, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $33K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.41 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.51 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 1.1% |
Chain / affiliated entity: NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 14 facilities in the current extract.