Deficiency timeline
FITCHBURG HEALTHCARE
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Fitchburg, MA. Newest events first.
- Fine $33,180cms
CMS fine
Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.
- Class IIActual harm (G)cms
F0697: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0550: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0584: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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 Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0604: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0677: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0760: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0761: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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 Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0791: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 19, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jan 26, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0557: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected Oct 15, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0578: Resident Rights
Resident rights
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 Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0645: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0658: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0679: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0690: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0692: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0698: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0773: Administration
Administration
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0825: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (B)cms
F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0677: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0687: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0690: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0694: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0698: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0699: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0727: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
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.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0772: Administration
Administration
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Aug 11, 2023
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