Skip to main content
Complaint Investigation

Fitchburg Healthcare

December 30, 2025 · Fitchburg, MA · 1199 John Fitch Hwy
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 160
Provider ID 225216
Healthcare Facility
Fitchburg Healthcare
Fitchburg, MA  ·  View full profile →
Inspection Summary

FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE in FITCHBURG, MA — inspection on December 30, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Advertisement

Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview on 12/30/25 at 4:05 P.M., the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) said Resident #1 wanders daily, can be aggressive and can be difficult to redirect.

The ADON said the facility has tried two types of STOP sign banners on the doors, but that Resident #1 has figured them out and continues to enter other residents' rooms.

The ADON said prior to the altercation involving Resident #1 and Resident #2 on 12/20/25, staff had redirected Resident #1 away from Resident #2's room three times, had closed the door, and replaced the STOP sign each time.

The ADON said he was aware that resident-to-resident altercations had occurred involving Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3.

The ADON said staff watch Resident #1 as much and as close as they can, but that sometimes they don't get to him/her in time.

The ADON said Resident #1 should not have been in the day/dining room with other residents unsupervised.

Facility ID:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in FITCHBURG, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


More Reports

Advertisement