Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center
North Andover, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225530) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $44,265
Phone: (978) 688-1212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of about 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.9 percent. CMS rates its staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $44,265.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in North Andover, Massachusetts (Essex County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1990. The facility is licensed for 142 beds and reports an average daily census of 114.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection, 2 stars; quality measures, 4 stars; and staffing, 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.59, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.9%.
CMS's penalty record for this facility shows 3 federal fines totaling $44,265.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Andover Forest Post Acute Care Center is part of the Stern Consultants chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 38.9%; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $44,265.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 142 beds and has an average daily population of 114.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Stern Consultants chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 5, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (2 stars) that combines them.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9786881212 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225530?state=MA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9786881212 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225530?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.