FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
94 SUMMER STREET, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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How FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 87-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.7%) is above the Massachusetts average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 87 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fitchburg, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — better than the Massachusetts average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (97% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.7% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (154% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Fitchburg.
How is FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.7% here versus 4.2% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER lag behind other Fitchburg options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FITCHBURG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fitchburg
Fitchburg sits in Worcester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 129,519 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $77,155
- Median home value
- $295,300
Demographics for Worcester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fitchburg.
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