All citations for Fitchburg Healthcare

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 11, 2026

Showing 26 to 48 of 48 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0773, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0699, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0772, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.