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Prescott House
140 Prescott Street, North Andover, MA 01845
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Prescott House is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in North Andover, Massachusetts, certified for 126 beds and caring for about 117 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 9, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 28.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 25 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.2 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.3% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,935 | $8,824 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (45 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Jan 2026, 23 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×23 E ×9 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | G | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | Fine | $15,935 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.3%, RNs 45.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.7% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.8% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.3% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Prescott Nursing And Rehab Bhc Operations. Chain: Best Care Services (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preswest Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/24/2022 |
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Essex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care One At Peabody | Peabody | 150 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 10.7 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Methuen | 106 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8.5 | — | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center For Living | Peabody | 180 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 10.6 | $10K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | Marblehead | 65 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 13.8 | — | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Life Care Center of the North Shore | Lynn | 123 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11.4 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Meadows, The | North Andover | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rockport | 76 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 39.5 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit | Bradford | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
All 45 facilities in Essex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Prescott House been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Prescott House been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Prescott House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Prescott House?
It is part of the Best Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Preswest Holding Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Prescott House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.