Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Fitchburg Healthcare
1199 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420 · 9783450146 · 160 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Next Step Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,422,779 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.51 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.41. Weekend total: 3.07. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 39 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-12-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-09-17 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2024-10-01 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2023-07-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-11 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Fine | $33,180 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL'ANNO, DAMIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| STEPHAN, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2017 |
| DELL'ANNO, DAMION | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/11/2020 |
| DIMOV, GUEORGUI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/15/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225216. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.