The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
ANDOVER FOREST POST ACUTE CARE CENTER
NORTH ANDOVER, MA · Medicare-certified · 142 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
ANDOVER FOREST POST ACUTE CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 2 stars, while staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing at 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; quality measures are 4 stars, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5787 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5787.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 2.20
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.1%30.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.9%2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.9%2.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.5%13.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.2%22.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.6%15.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.3%25.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.3%34.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.4%3.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%78.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.2%31.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $44,265 in total fines.
- $25,847
Federal fine
Apr 12, 2024
- $10,517
Federal fine
Sep 26, 2023
- $7,901
Federal fine
Aug 29, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of STERN CONSULTANTS · 21 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 105.9 residents on an average day (75% of 142 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.