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Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

94 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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Estimated $8,015

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,018
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508

    • Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Description

    Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and has been serving the Fitchburg, Leominster, Lunenburg, and Westminster areas for over 40 years. We are located just 5 miles from UMass Health Alliance Hospital.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    6.1
    Fitchburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 5 communities in Fitchburg
  • Ranking in State: 564 out of 654 communities in MA

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    Review Summary

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    Positive Reviews:

    • Service excellence highlighted, with exceptional nursing staff and remarkable physical therapy.
    • Visitors noted the staff's caring, accommodating nature, and strict adherence to COVID-19 health and safety procedures, with no COVID-related deaths reported during the pandemic.
    • An employee, who also had family members receive care, praised the attentive staff, excellent care, and the management team's genuine concern for patients and staff.
    • High recommendations for the facility based on staff performance and quality of care.
    • Some reviewers gave high ratings, emphasizing the helpfulness and excellence of the staff.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some visitors experienced difficulty in gaining access to see their loved ones.
    • Several reviews strongly advise against the facility, citing poor management, rude and careless caregivers, and a lack of communication.
    • Concerns about the physical condition of the facility being well-worn, though this was offset by positive staff interactions for some.
    • Delays in receiving callbacks mentioned as a point of frustration.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While there are significant concerns regarding management and caregiver attitudes, other reviews praise the staff's dedication and the care provided.
    • The facility's physical condition was noted, but the emphasis on staff performance and patient care was highlighted as a positive aspect.

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    Health

    Short-term Rehabilitation

    Long-term Care

    Respite Care

    Hospice/End-of-Life Care

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Services

    On-site Hairdressing Services

    Activities

    Life-Enhancement Activities

    Community Amenities

    Large Outdoor Patio

    Room Amenities

    Complimentary Wi-Fi

    Cable TV included

    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2

    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1975
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 87
    Total current residents: 55
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident

    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 5
    Total cost of fines: $15925

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-18 2022-11-08 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2022-10-18 2022-11-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-10-18 2022-11-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-10-18 2022-11-08 E Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2022-10-18 2022-11-08 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-10-18 2022-11-08 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2020-02-03 2020-02-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2020-02-03 2020-02-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-02-03 2020-02-17 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-01 2023-02-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2022-10-07 2022-10-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
    2022-10-07 2022-10-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2022-10-07 2022-10-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-10-07 2022-10-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-10-07 2022-10-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-10-07 2022-10-25 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2021-08-18 2021-08-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 E Administration Deficiencies Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 E Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2021-05-20 2021-06-30 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2020-12-09 2020-12-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-09 2020-12-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2020-12-02 2020-12-17 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-02 2021-04-05 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate foot care.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-12-11 2020-02-03 E Environmental Deficiencies Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-09-17 $14,860
    2019-11-26 $40,319
    2019-11-26 $41,836
    2019-11-26 $39,852
    2020-12-02 $3,250
    2021-05-20 $9,750
    2021-06-28 $650
    2021-07-05 $975
    2021-07-12 $1,300

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fitchburg which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 40,545 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $51,184, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 51.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 143 days of rain, 39 days of snow and 182 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.27 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.1 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.65 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.74 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 149.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Market Basket
    0.4 miles away
    Walmart
    1.7 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.8 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    2.6 miles away
    Shaw's
    2.8 miles away

    Transportation

    Fitchburg
    0.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Central Plaza
    0.4 miles away
    Fitchburg State University Recreation Center
    0.6 miles away
    Wallace Plaza(Market Basket)
    0.6 miles away
    John Fitch(Cinemaworld)
    0.7 miles away
    South/Pine Street
    0.7 miles away

    Banks

    Santander
    0.5 miles away
    Webster First Federal Credit Union
    0.5 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.5 miles away
    IC Federal Credit Union
    0.6 miles away
    Digital Federal Credit Union
    0.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital Burbank Campus
    1.5 miles away
    Umass Memorial-HealthAlliance Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    Heywood Hospital
    10.2 miles away
    Nashoba Valley Medical Center
    10.7 miles away
    Umass Memorial-Clinton Hospital
    11.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    CVS
    1.6 miles away
    Westminster Pharmacy
    6.8 miles away
    McNabb Pharmacy
    7.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Perfect Dental
    0.4 miles away
    Walker Orthodontics
    1.2 miles away
    Mass Ave Dental
    1.7 miles away
    Dr. Paul Migliozzi
    2.5 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    3.8 miles away

    Parks

    Goodrich Playground
    0.2 miles away
    Sadie Quatrale Park
    0.3 miles away
    Fitchburg
    0.3 miles away
    Bartley-Nolan Park
    0.4 miles away
    Green Corners Park
    0.5 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Christ Church
    0.8 miles away
    Faith United Parish
    1.1 miles away
    First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Fitchburg
    1.2 miles away
    Oakdale Methodist Church
    13.0 miles away
    Saint Johns Catholic Church
    22.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Water Street Plaza
    0.4 miles away
    The Mall at Whitney Field
    3.9 miles away
    Forge Village Post Office
    15.1 miles away
    Westford Post Office
    17.5 miles away
    Solomon Pond Mall
    17.6 miles away

    Culture

    Kalliroscope Gallery
    11.0 miles away
    N O A Galery
    11.2 miles away
    Cronin Auditorium
    11.6 miles away
    Shanklin Music Hall
    13.0 miles away
    Rob Held Amphitheater
    13.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Ninety-Nine
    0.5 miles away
    China Wonder
    0.5 miles away
    Papa Gino's
    0.5 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.6 miles away
    King Buffet
    0.7 miles away

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