The Meadows
CMS rates The Meadows 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 6 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
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About this facility — The Meadows
The Meadows is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. It is licensed for 60 beds — well below 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.
Federal inspectors have cited The Meadows 6 times across 6 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. 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.
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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 1.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Holy Family Hospital, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Lowell General Hospital, about 12 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Prescott House, North Andover, about 0.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- M I Nursing & Restorative Center, Lawrence, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Royal Wood Mill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lawrence, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Andover Manor Rehab and Nursing, Andover, about 3.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Methuen, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
