Meadows, The
575 OSGOOD STREET, North Andover, MA 01845
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Quality Measures
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How Meadows, The Compares
Meadows, The is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Massachusetts average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.3%) is above the Massachusetts average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Andover, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Massachusetts average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.3% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 21.4% (74% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.4% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 4.2% (51% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Massachusetts average of 25.7% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Massachusetts averages across 341 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Meadows, The
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Meadows, The with other nursing homes in North Andover.
What keeps Meadows, The's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Meadows, The doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.3% here versus 21.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Meadows, The doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.4% across Massachusetts. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Meadows, The's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Meadows, The?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Meadows, The's rating advantage in North Andover?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around North Andover
North Andover sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Massachusetts as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 134,580 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $82,225
- Median home value
- $436,600
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Andover.
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