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Prescott House

140 PRESCOTT STREET, NORTH ANDOVER, MA, 01845

(978) 691-7530

126 licensed beds

CMS rates Prescott House 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 67 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $10,358 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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140 Prescott Street

North Andover, MA 01845

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Bed capacity

126

CMS facility ID

225510

Care type

Nursing home

County

Essex

Facility name

Prescott House

Street address

140 PRESCOTT STREET

City / state / ZIP

North Andover, MA 01845

Phone

(978) 691-7530

Website

prescotthousehc.com

About this facility — Prescott House

Prescott House is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 126 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts (123 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in North Andover and 341 skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Best Care Services, a group of 10 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Prescott House 67 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $10,358 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Best Care Services

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Preswest Holding Company Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2022

Al-madi, Sami

Operational control — since 2023

Bonadio & Co Llp

Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Chapler, Yaakov

Governing body · Operational control — since 2023

Someswarananthan, Janarthanan

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Steinberg, Moshe

Governing body · Operational control — since 2023

Twomagnets Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Twomey, Patrick

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1990-07-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$10,358 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-21

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$544 per day (≈ $16,540/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

58% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 26% private/other

Occupancy

95% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

11% above the MA median of $489/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

126

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-01-21Health inspection8 citations

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0585

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0773

G · Actual harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2026-01-30

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-30

2025-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-12-30

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-01-07

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (57 citations)

2025-11-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-12-03

F-0770

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-12-03

2025-01-23Health inspection9 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0909

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-02-26

F-0919

E · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-02-26

2024-01-05Health inspection17 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0585

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0725

F · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0730

E · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0842

F · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-12

F-0947

E · No harm found

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-02-12

2026-01-21Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0211

F · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-03-20

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-03-04

K-0223

F · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2026-04-17

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-03-09

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-04-17

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-05

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-05-12

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2026-03-28

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-02-13

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-02-26

2025-01-23Fire-safety inspection11 citations

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2025-02-11

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-11

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-02-11

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-02-11

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-11

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-02-10

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-10

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-03-07

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-10

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-02-08

2024-01-05Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0039

D · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-05

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-02-05

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-05

Federal penalties

2026-01-21Fine$10,358

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 225510.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Massachusetts.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 85% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36

Federal fines, 3 years

$10,358

More than 65% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.6

Higher than 30% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

33%

Higher than 37% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Massachusetts average on 9 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	16.1%	15.8%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	5.3%	5.0%	5.1%	Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.0%	1.7%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	2.1%	17.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.2%	3.4%	3.2%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.5%	92.9%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	18.0%	13.9%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.5%	19.5%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.1%	93.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.4%	4.2%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.4%	20.4%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	17.0%	21.5%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.82	1.84	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.55	1.45	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	92.8%	78.9%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.7%	1.4%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.6%	78.1%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	25.0%	25.7%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.3%	11.8%	11.8%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-0842 3 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0521 3 inspections. Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Massachusetts

Licensing: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification
File a complaint: 800-462-5540 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 617-222-7495. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-922-2275. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Holy Family Hospital, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Lowell General Hospital, about 12 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

The Meadows, North Andover, about 0.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
M I Nursing & Restorative Center, Lawrence, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Royal Wood Mill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lawrence, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Methuen, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Andover Manor Rehab and Nursing, Andover, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.169 ratings on Google

★★★★★JimandBrigida Summers · 2025-12-23 · via Google
“I want to preface and say that first impressions are not everything. Although the Prescott House rehab facility is an older building and certainly lacks aesthetics, it most certainly makes up in it's skilled staff. My father spent a month there recently. This had not been my father's first time ther, He had been there several years ago. My family and I cannot thank the staff enough for all that …”

★★★★★Margaret Blood · 2025-06-03 · via Google
“Our 99 year old mom has been at the Prescott House for nearly two years now, & she presents as a challenging resident. During this time, the staff has been compassionate, responsive to her needs, & on top of her medical issues as they arise. They are patient, they listen, & they take action. As family members, we feel welcomed & informed. We are grateful for the Prescott House. Thank you.”

★★★★★Katie Butler · 2025-03-07 · via Google
“My Dad was a patient at the Prescott House a few months ago and They Took tremendous care of him! The Nurses went above and beyond for him even when he wasn’t the easiest patient. He really loved the staff and still to this day says he misses the food there lol. When my dad was brought there his quality of life wasn’t the best and the odds were put against him , The Prescott House helped give him …”

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