Highlands, The is a 3-star (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. Its quality ratings have declined in recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated July 2026

highlands, the

335 NICHOLS ROAD · FITCHBURG, MA 01420
3
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
declining
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.41
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.86
RN Turnover
27.8%
Total Staff Turnover
24.8%
Facility Info
Beds
168
Avg. Residents/Day
156
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 3 out of 5 stars (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.