Nursing Homes in ZIP 01420 (Fitchburg, MA)
CMS records 3 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 01420 (Fitchburg, MA); among those rated, the average overall score is 1.7 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 01420
CMS snapshot for ZIP 01420
The current snapshot records 3 nursing homess in ZIP 01420; 3 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Highlands, The (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 415 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.50 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 36.3%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $76,899 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Highlands, The (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 415 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $76,899 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 |
| Avg RN turnover | 36.3% |
What to weigh in ZIP 01420
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
Visit candidates in ZIP 01420, Fitchburg, MA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 160 | 133.3% | 41.2% | 1 |
| FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 87 | 65.5% | 40.0% | 2 |
| Highlands, The | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 168 | 156.3% | 27.8% | 0 |
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About the data
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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