Highlands, The is a 4-star (above average) rated 168-bed nursing home in FITCHBURG, Massachusetts. It has 7 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

highlands, the

335 NICHOLS ROAD · FITCHBURG, MA 01420
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.46
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.00
RN Turnover
48.0%
Total Staff Turnover
30.8%
Facility Info
Beds
168
Avg. Residents/Day
155
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
7
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Highlands, The?
Highlands, The has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Highlands, The been fined or penalized?
Highlands, The has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does Highlands, The have?
Highlands, The has 7 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Highlands, The accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Highlands, The accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Highlands, The compare to other nursing homes in FITCHBURG?
Visit our FITCHBURG, Massachusetts nursing homes page to see how Highlands, The ranks against other facilities in the area.