Prescott House
North Andover, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225510) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,935
Phone: (978) 691-7530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prescott House has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Prescott House reports total nurse staffing of about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.3%.
CMS records show Prescott House has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,935.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Prescott House is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990. The facility is licensed for 126 beds and has an average daily census of 116.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Prescott House holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.59 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time of 0.34 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,935.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Prescott House in the data provided.
Prescott House is part of the Best Care Services chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 stars. There has been no change of ownership at this facility within the past 12 months. This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Prescott House has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Prescott House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.59 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 28.3%. The CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,935.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Prescott House.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Prescott House is certified for 126 beds with an average of 116.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Best Care Services chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Prescott House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Prescott House scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 9786917530 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 9786917530 to arrange a visit and verify conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225510?state=MA.
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.