Fitchburg Healthcare
Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts · CCN 225216 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Next Step Healthcare (14 facilities, chain average 1.7 stars)
CMS rates Fitchburg Healthcare 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 160 certified beds, 133 residents a day on average. 39 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $33,180.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.50698 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.40802 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.06996 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42% (registered nurses 41.2%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-12-30 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-09-17 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0773 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0687 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
| 2023-07-11 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0772 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-11 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Fine | $33,180 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Healthcare LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-28 |
| Next Step Healthcare LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-09-01 |
| Dell'Anno, Damion Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-01-11 |
| Dimov, Gueorgui Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-11-15 |
| Dell'Anno, Damian Individual | corporate officer | — | 2017-09-01 |
| Stephan, William Individual | corporate officer | — | 2017-09-01 |
| Dell'Anno, Damion Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-01-11 |
| Dimov, Gueorgui Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-15 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Worcester County.