Highlands, the
Highlands, the is a for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 335 Nichols Road |
| City | Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
| County | Worcester |
| Phone | 9783434411 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 168 |
| Average residents/day | 156.3 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1988-12-08 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.31 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 1.15 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 0.41 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.86 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 3.42 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 24.8% |
| RN turnover | 27.8% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain (194 facilities, chain average overall rating 3.4 stars).
Location and contact
Highlands, the is at 335 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 in Worcester. Call 9783434411 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Highlands, the?
Highlands, the has an overall CMS rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
How many beds does Highlands, the have?
It is certified for 168 beds and averages 156.3 residents per day.
Who owns Highlands, the?
It is a for profit - limited liability company facility, part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.