Located at 335 Nichols Rd in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, The Highlands is a 168 unit senior care facility. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 41,000 individuals residing in the 01420 zip code. With a median per-household income of $48,606, it is a primarily middle class area. It is located nearby many local conveniences, which include houses of worship, retail stores, and health care facilities. They are located only 4.32 miles from Healthalliance Hospitals, there are many drug stores within 1 mile of the community, and there are numerous churches within four miles, which include St Camillus' Rectory, Greek Orthodox Church, Emanuel Lutheran Church, and Christ Church.
The Highlands offers nursing home care, assisted living, and dementia care. The facility is a good choice for people who require a higher level of attention and regular care from a nursing staff. Also, they can accommodate residents who are able to move around on their own but require some help with completing daily tasks like personal hygiene, preparing meals, and house cleaning. Additionally they can offer care to people who are suffering from dementia and who have difficulty with common chores, and who require close assistance on a routine basis.
This provider offers a variety of amenities and services. Medical services include occupational therapy, nurses on staff, help with medication, pain management, and foot care services. Also offered are wifi, a game and recreation room, a hair salon, an on-site restaurant, a communal dining room, and other facility amenities. Additionally, they provide various social activities including arts and crafts projects, spiritual/religious activities, health and wellness programs, TV and movie nights, and educational programs.
The average monthly cost for this facility is estimated at around $7,159. This is greater than the $6,265 estimated cost for the Fitchburg area. The average estimated cost throughout the State of Massachusetts is about $6,296, which is greater than the US average of $4,221.
The Highlands has been registered with both Medicare and Medicaid since 1988. In the latest Medicare ratings, they obtained an aggregate score of 2 out of 5 stars based upon a combined criterion of all-around quality, staffing ratings, and health evaluations. During that period they have had the following: 7 deficiencies reported, 1 complaint reported, 3 fines applied for a total of $32,500, 0 payment denials, and 3 total penalties applied.
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