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HIGHLANDS, THE

πŸ“ 335 NICHOLS ROAD, fitchburg, MA 01420 πŸ“ž 9783434411 πŸ›οΈ 168 beds

Inspection History Overview

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 3 penalties totaling $47,070

$9,750
Sep 22, 2021

Fine

$22,320
Apr 21, 2021

Fine

$15,000
Jan 4, 2021

Fine

Health Violations by Year

2023 5 violations

Tag 0580 D Mar 20, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2023
Tag 0698 D Mar 20, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2023
Tag 0700 D Mar 20, 2023

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2023
Tag 0812 D Mar 20, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 3, 2023
Tag 0656 D Mar 9, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 30, 2023

2021 8 violations

Tag 0880 D Sep 22, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0886 E Sep 22, 2021

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Tag 0692 D Jun 30, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 26, 2021
Tag 0684 J Apr 21, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 12, 2021
Tag 0694 J Apr 21, 2021

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2021
Tag 0726 J Apr 21, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2021
Tag 0880 E Jan 4, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 13, 2021
Tag 0886 D Jan 4, 2021

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 13, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0880 E Mar 13, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 27, 2020

2019 5 violations

Tag 0755 D Feb 28, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2019
Tag 0759 E Feb 28, 2019

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2019
Tag 0761 E Feb 28, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2019
Tag 0880 D Feb 28, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2019
Tag 0883 D Feb 28, 2019

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 25, 2019

2017 7 violations

Tag 0278 E Oct 27, 2017

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0281 D Oct 27, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0282 D Oct 27, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0314 D Oct 27, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0323 D Oct 27, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0328 D Oct 27, 2017

Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0441 D Oct 27, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017

2016 2 violations

Tag 0278 D Oct 26, 2016

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 16, 2016
Tag 0441 D Oct 26, 2016

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 16, 2016

Ownership Information

For profit - Partnership