Nursing homes in Fitchburg, MA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fitchburg, part of the Worcester area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, have access to three nursing homes located within the 01420 ZIP code of Worcester County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local nursing homes hold a 5-star designation, though The Highlands, operated by Life Care Centers of America, serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Fitchburg
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE1 home
- EPHRAM LAHASKY1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
What to look for in Fitchburg
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Fitchburg reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Highlands, The at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Fitchburg
| Highlands, The LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER EPHRAM LAHASKY · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.