North Andover, MA

Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $44,265 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA

(978) 688-1212

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

142

Certified beds

Average residents

107

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Stern Consultants

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-10-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.40

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.98

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.27

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.21

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
1.9
0.8 pts worse
1.9
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.5
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.1%
92.2%
3.9 pts better
93.4%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
94.8%
3.3 pts better
95.5%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.2%
3.5%
3.7 pts worse
3.3%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.8%
12.0%
0.2 pts better
11.4%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.2%
5.2%
8 pts worse
5.4%
7.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.2%
19.2%
1 pts worse
19.6%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 29.5%
22.5%
7 pts worse
16.7%
12.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.5%
17.7%
11.2 pts better
16.3%
9.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.9%
17.6%
8.7 pts better
14.9%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
1.0%
0.8 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
2.0%
0.7 pts better
1.7%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.2%
21.7%
4.5 pts worse
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
4.6%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.7%
77.1%
11.6 pts better
81.7%
7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.7%
11.8%
1.1 pts better
12.0%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.4%
77.7%
12.7 pts better
79.7%
10.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.1%
25.8%
0.7 pts better
23.9%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-26 · Fire 2025-03-26

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-12 · Fire 2024-04-12

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-23 · Fire 2023-02-23

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-04-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-03-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-16

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-12

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-04-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-25

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-12

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-04-25

G · Actual harm 2023-09-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-06

G · Actual harm 2023-09-26

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-18

G · Actual harm 2023-08-29

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-20

G · Actual harm 2023-08-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-03-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-03-02

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$25,847 2024-04-12

Fine

Fine · fine $25,847

Fine

$10,517 2023-09-26

Fine

Fine · fine $10,517

Fine

$7,901 2023-08-29

Fine

Fine · fine $7,901

Fine

Ownership

Etn Family Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

21% 19 facilities 2023-10-16
Tlco Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

21% 13 facilities 2023-10-16
Sheps, Boruch

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

15% 20 facilities 2023-10-16
Erblich, Avraham

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

14% 21 facilities 2023-10-16
Friedman, Shana

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

12% 7 facilities 2023-10-16
Com Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 12 facilities 2023-10-16
E Newhouse Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 17 facilities 2023-10-16
T Newhouse Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 17 facilities 2023-10-16
Tlm Family Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 12 facilities 2023-10-16
Stern, Bezalel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

9% 15 facilities 2023-10-16
Cordeiro, Kalie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-10-30
Erblich, Avraham

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2023-10-16
Etn Family Holdings LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2023-10-16
Hernandez, Amanda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-05-01
Millman, Chaim

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 19 facilities 2023-10-16
Tlco Holdings LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2023-10-16

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