Prescott House
140 Prescott Street, North Andover, MA 01845 · (978) 691-7530
For profit - Limited Liability company · 126 certified beds
Prescott House has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Massachusetts average is 6.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,358 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 21, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.January 21, 2026 · F0773 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 21, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.January 21, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 21, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 21, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 21, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.January 21, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 21, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 25, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.November 25, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 17, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.November 17, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,358January 21, 2026
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) | 0.34 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.20 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.05 | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.3% | 38.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Average residents per day | 116.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Meadows North Andover · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center North Andover · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Maplewood Center Amesbury · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation Amesbury · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Vantage at Andover LLC Andover · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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