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Fitchburg Healthcare

1199 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,999

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,018
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Fitchburg Healthcare Description

    Fitchburg Healthcare is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6.4
    Fitchburg Healthcare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 26 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 5 communities in Fitchburg
  • Ranking in State: 531 out of 664 communities in MA
  • Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviewers strongly advise against placing loved ones in this facility, citing severe neglect, worse conditions upon discharge, and even death due to inadequate care.
    • Complaints include a complete disconnect between patient health reality and family communications, understaffing leading to neglect, and unsanitary conditions.
    • There are reports of the facility being a "horror show" with instances of residents not receiving necessary medications, proper hygiene, or timely medical attention.
    • Some reviewers have had traumatic experiences, mentioning that their loved ones suffered due to the facility's negligence and lack of proper care.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A few reviewers praise the facility for its caring and dedicated staff, mentioning that their loved ones received good physical and mental care.
    • Positive mentions include a recent renovation, large rehab rooms, a modern rehab gym, and pet-friendly policies.
    • Some families are pleased with the care provided, highlighting the staff's willingness to go above and beyond in accommodating residents' needs and wants.
    • One reviewer was so satisfied with the care their father-in-law received that they decided to work at the facility.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews highlight the dedication and friendliness of the staff, others point out significant issues with staffing, communication, and overall care quality.
    • There are mentions of both love and appreciation for the staff by some residents and their families, contrasting sharply with reports of neglect and mistreatment by others.


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    Health

    Pain management

    Respiratory care

    Catheter care

    Rehabilitation

    Nursing care

    Medications


    Services

    Health services


    Activities

    Family council

    Daily activities

    Activities of daily living


    Community Amenities

    Courtyard



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 1, 1974
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 160
    Total current residents: 125
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $29924


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-11-01 2021-12-31 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-06-06 2019-07-18 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-11 2023-02-13 G Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-01-11 2023-02-13 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-09-26 2022-11-11 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-09-26 2022-11-11 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-10-15 2021-11-12 F Resident Rights Deficiencies Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    2021-10-15 2021-11-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-10-15 2021-11-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide 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 2021-11-12 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-05-10 2022-05-27 C Infection Control Deficiencies Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    2022-02-15 2022-03-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-06-03 2019-06-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-06-03 2019-06-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    2020-12-22 2021-01-06 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-02-21 2018-04-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-30 $650
    2021-08-30 $655
    2021-10-15 $5,000
    2021-10-15 $5,280
    2023-01-11 $23,989

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fitchburg which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 40,545 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $51,184, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 51.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 143 days of rain, 39 days of snow and 182 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.27 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.1 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.65 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Market Basket
    1.2 miles away
    Walmart
    1.7 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.8 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    4.0 miles away
    Shaw's
    4.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Fitchburg
    1.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Wallace Civic Center
    0.4 miles away
    Fitchburg State University Weston
    0.6 miles away
    Burbank Hospital
    0.6 miles away
    Fitchburg State University
    0.7 miles away
    Community Health Connections
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    Webster First Federal Credit Union
    1.0 miles away
    Workers' Credit Union
    1.0 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.1 miles away
    RBT Rollstone Bank & Trust
    1.1 miles away
    Santander
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital Burbank Campus
    0.5 miles away
    Umass Memorial-HealthAlliance Hospital
    4.2 miles away
    Heywood Hospital
    9.9 miles away
    Nashoba Valley Medical Center
    11.2 miles away
    Umass Memorial-Clinton Hospital
    12.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    CVS
    2.3 miles away
    McNabb Pharmacy
    6.5 miles away
    Westminster Pharmacy
    7.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Perfect Dental
    1.2 miles away
    Walker Orthodontics
    1.5 miles away
    Mass Ave Dental
    1.9 miles away
    Dr. Paul Migliozzi
    2.5 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    5.1 miles away

    Parks

    Green's Pond Reserve
    0.0 miles away
    Flat Rock Reservation
    0.6 miles away
    Coolidge Park
    0.6 miles away
    Lowe Playground
    0.8 miles away
    Sundial Community Garden
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Fitchburg
    1.0 miles away
    Christ Church
    1.1 miles away
    Faith United Parish
    1.1 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    14.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Water Street Plaza
    1.3 miles away
    The Mall at Whitney Field
    5.3 miles away
    Forge Village Post Office
    15.6 miles away
    Westford Post Office
    18.1 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    19.0 miles away

    Culture

    Kalliroscope Gallery
    11.1 miles away
    N O A Galery
    11.5 miles away
    Cronin Auditorium
    12.6 miles away
    Shanklin Music Hall
    13.5 miles away
    Wild Salamander
    14.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    La Bella Pizza
    0.4 miles away
    Country Pizza and More
    0.5 miles away
    Espresso Pizza & Eatery
    1.1 miles away
    King Buffet
    1.4 miles away
    Bootlegger
    1.4 miles away

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