Starfile / Massachusetts

ANDOVER FOREST POST ACUTE CARE CENTER

1801 TURNPIKE STREET, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 · CCN 225530

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$44,265

Number of fines

3

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

STERN CONSULTANTS

Facilities in chain

22

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (44)1 immediate jeopardy4 actual harm

1. DF0578Honor 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.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0584Honor 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.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for minimal harm

21. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. JF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-12

    Immediate jeopardy

25. DF0808Ensure 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-09-26 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06

    Actual harm

32. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-26 · Health · corrected 2023-09-18

    Actual harm

33. GF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20

    Actual harm

34. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20

    Actual harm

35. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0758Implement 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.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0761Ensure 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.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-02-23 · Health · corrected 2023-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.