FITCHBURG, MA 01420
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 225315 · 168 beds
HIGHLANDS, THE is a Medicare-certified nursing home in FITCHBURG, MA (CMS Certification Number 225315). CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 17 health deficiencies. The most recent survey date on record is November 25, 2025. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA. 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 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 17 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | November 25, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 0 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $0 |
| Fine count | 0 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.41 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.86 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Ownership type: Individual
This owner operates 194 facilities in the current extract.