The Highlands

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fitchburg, MA

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Have you heard the great news?

Best Nursing Home

The Highlands was named one of U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Homes. Contact us today to learn more about our services!

With beautiful scenic views and Wachusett Mountain rising up just down the road, The Highlands, a Life Care Centers of America facility, is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Across the street from HealthAlliance Hospital, our short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery offer patients a place to heal and recover.

Where passion and care live

Focusing on inpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, The Highlands' in-house team of therapists and nurses provides the best care possible, recognizing that every patient has a unique background. Our on-site physician fosters faster, more convenient patient and resident care. Featuring a secured Alzheimer's and dementia care unit, our nursing home is able to provide highly skilled care in a safe environment.

The Highlands

2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award

The Highlands is proud to be a 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living! Learn more about the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program here.

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The Highlands Team

"Being recognized as a National Quality Silver Award winner means a great deal to myself and our team at The Highlands," said Executive Director, Mark Ailinger. "It serves as validation from a highly respected, independent body (the AHCA) that the team at The Highlands is delivering a level of care and service that's in the top 3% in the nation. We're relentless when it comes to delivering the best we can for our residents, families, staff and others.”