FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE
1199 JOHN FITCH HWY, FITCHBURG, MA 01420 · CCN 225216
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg residents/day
- 130.3
- Phone
- 7812498624
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-01 | 15 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +6.1 worse |
| 2 | 2023-07-11 | 12 | 10.0 | 9.8 | +2.0 worse |
| 3 | 2021-10-15 | 5 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -7.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.41 | 41.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.47 | 46.2% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.09 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 14
- Chain avg overall
- 1.90 / 5
Inspection citations (32)
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-30 · Health · corrected 2026-01-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-09-17 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2021-10-15 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2021-10-15 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2021-10-15 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-10-15 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2021-10-15 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2017-09-01 |
| NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-09-01 |
| DELL'ANNO, DAMION | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-01-11 |
| DIMOV, GUEORGUI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-15 |
| DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-09-01 |
| STEPHAN, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-09-01 |
Other facilities in FITCHBURG
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands, The | ★★★★☆ | 168 |
| FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 87 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.