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Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Fitchburg, MA: 1 star rating, fined $43,719 across 2 fines
Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fitchburg, MA is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $43,719 across 2 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 35 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on March 7, 2025, and 5 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 94 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 3 of 5
- Certified beds
- 87
- Residents per day
- 63 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC
- Chain
- Ephram Lahasky, 22 facilities
- Fines
- $43,719 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 35, of which 5 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- March 7, 2025
- CMS Certification Number
- 225227
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Fine | $13,806 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| March 26, 2024 | Fine | $29,913 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | F773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 7, 2025 | F578 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 20, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 13, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 20, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 13, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 20, 2025 | F584 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 13, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| November 26, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 27, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 26, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 27, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F727 | Have 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F726 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F688 | Provide 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2024 | F578 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 15, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 8 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 4 managers, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
Also on SpecStream
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