HIGHLANDS, THE
Nursing home in Fitchburg, MA
📍 335 NICHOLS ROAD, FITCHBURG, MA 01420
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 5 / 5 Inspection: 4 / 5 Staffing: 3 / 5 Quality: 5 / 5 Beds: 168 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
HIGHLANDS, THE Overview
HIGHLANDS, THE is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fitchburg, MA with 168 certified beds.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 5 / 5, staffing rated 3 / 5, health inspections rated 4 / 5, quality measures rated 5 / 5.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Limited Liability company, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
No fines are listed in the available CMS data.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.461; nursing staff turnover: 30.8%.
Families in Fitchburg often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is HIGHLANDS, THE a Good Nursing Home?
HIGHLANDS, THE has an overall CMS rating of 5 / 5. This is an above-average overall score based on the available CMS star ratings. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 3 / 5, health inspections are 4 / 5, quality measures are 5 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
HIGHLANDS, THE Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 4 / 5
Staffing Rating: 3 / 5
Quality Rating: 5 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 23.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
HIGHLANDS, THE Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 225315
Address: 335 NICHOLS ROAD, FITCHBURG, MA 01420
County / Parish: Worcester
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 168
Average Residents Per Day: 154.5
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at HIGHLANDS, THE
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.461
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 1.066
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.461, LPN hours: 1.066.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 30.8%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 48.0%
City: Fitchburg
State: MA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 154.5, total nursing staff turnover: 30.8%, registered nurse turnover: 48.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for HIGHLANDS, THE?
HIGHLANDS, THE has an overall CMS rating of 5 / 5.
How many beds does HIGHLANDS, THE have?
HIGHLANDS, THE has 168 certified beds.
Is HIGHLANDS, THE Medicare or Medicaid certified?
HIGHLANDS, THE is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is HIGHLANDS, THE located?
HIGHLANDS, THE is located at 335 NICHOLS ROAD, FITCHBURG, MA 01420.