Meadows, The
North Andover, MA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 225724) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (978) 725-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Meadows in North Andover holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
The Meadows reports total nurse staffing of about 5.42 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
The Meadows has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Meadows is a Medicare-certified nursing home in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, operating under non-profit corporation ownership. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 36.5 residents. It has been Medicare-approved since March 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Meadows holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. There is no chain affiliation listed in this data. CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Meadows has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Meadows is certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 36.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and this data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 4, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (5 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9787254100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9787254100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225724?state=MA for the latest CMS ratings and inspection reports.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.