Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center
1801 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845 · (978) 688-1212
For profit - Corporation · 142 certified beds
Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $36,364 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 16, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 16, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 16, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.April 16, 2026 · F0638 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.April 16, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,847April 12, 2024
- Fine of $10,517September 26, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Massachusetts average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.59 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.9% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day | 114.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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