Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
94 Summer Street · Fitchburg, MA · 01420 · 9783433530
87 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ephram Lahasky
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $43,719 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
-
Actual harm · G March 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Actual harm · G March 7, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Administration
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Actual harm · G March 26, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Actual harm · G March 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Actual harm · G March 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Fine | $13,806 |
| March 26, 2024 | Fine | $29,913 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225227 · certified since July 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.