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FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

94 SUMMER STREET, FITCHBURG, MA 01420 · CCN 225227

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$43,719

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

EPHRAM LAHASKY

Facilities in chain

28

Chain avg overall

1.80 / 5

Inspection citations (41)5 actual harm

1. 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.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. GF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Actual harm

5. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. GF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

   Actual harm

10. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-26 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. GF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Actual harm

19. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Actual harm

25. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Actual harm

26. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. FF0727Have 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.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2022-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2022-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. 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.2022-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.